Downs and water meadows (local grade B)

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Overview

A circular walk through the Water Meadows to St Cross then up to Yew Hill, through Compton down to the Itchen Valley, past Twyford Church to Hazeley Down and Twyford Down returning past St Catherines Hill

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:: 306m / 1004ft
Type:: circular

A hilly route with some ups and downs and magnificent views of the City of Winchester from Twyford Down. There will be stops for elevenses and lunch, bring your own sandwiches. You may also wish to bring walking poles. Some of the walk is on chalk which could be slippery if it is wet.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 48784 28172
Nearest postcode:: SO23 8RA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

St Catherine's park and ride car park*, access from Garnier Road

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