East Meon to Old Winchester Hill

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Overview

Join us for a walk over the beautiful Hampshire downland from East Meon to the hillfort at Old Winchester Hill with outstanding views along the route

Sunday, 30 November 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 480m / 1575ft
Type:: circular

The walk starts from the car park in Workhouse Lane, following the South Downs Way past Whitewool Farm to Old Winchester Hill. We then descend past Stocks Cottage and Teglease Copse to Teglease Down, through Salt Hill and Small Down to East Meon

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 67700 22201
Nearest postcode:: GU32 1PF
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park on Workhouse Lane*

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