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Twyford Down and Chilcomb: 5.5 miles

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Overview

Part of the Winchester Walking Weekend 2024.

The walk goes alongside the River Itchen before skirting St Catherines Hill and parts of Twyford Down with some expansive views of the city.

This is a circular walk starting from Winchester Cathedral. We will have some easy walking along the River Itchen bank, before some fairly steep ascent and descent on St Catherine’s Hill. Heading East we will enjoy some great views of Winchester, before heading to Chilcomb and then via the South Downs Way to return to the start point.

There are both woodland tracks and field footpaths, so after some rain it may be muddy in places. The pace will be moderate but does include some quite steep sections, so walking poles may be useful if you have them.

The walk will start at 11.30am and we expect to finish around 2pm. There will be a short break midway for snacks and drinks. There are no toilet facilities but a few wooded sections on route should that be needed

Saturday, 15 June 2024
Start time:
11:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twyford-down-and-chilcomb-55-miles-tickets-900710207477

Please note the following:

  • For this walk, all participants, including Ramblers, need to book through Eventbrite using the link above.
  • Any walkers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The minimum age to join this walk is 16.
  • Please wear appropriate footwear and clothes according to the weather and length of walk and don't forget sun and rain protection.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • Transport: There is no parking on site and we recommend you use one of the Park and Rides. Winchester bus and rail stations are a short walk from the cathedral.
  • Unfortunately, none of the planned walks will be wheelchair-accessible.
  • Your walk will be led by an experienced Ramblers Walk Leader from the local area.
  • Your walk will finish at the cathedral.
  • All walks will have a snack stop or two, to be decided by the walk leader. Please bring your own drinks and snacks, appropriate to the length of the walk. There are no planned stops at pubs, cafés or shops.
  • It's unlikely that the walk will pass any public conveniences, so it's a good idea to use toilets near the cathedral beforehand - at St Maurice's Covert/Market Lane and Abbey Gardens).

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 48144 29328
Nearest postcode:
SO23 9ES
what3words:
vies.fortress.reserve
Start time:
11:30 am

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