Walking Weekend - Discover the Itchen Way - a natural environment?

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Hill with hill fort, crowned by trees. A church in the foreground.

Water meadows with a few white cattle. Twyford church in the background.

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Overview

Take in the beauty of the local environment and how people have shaped it over thousands of years. A long country walk at a moderate pace.

Join us for a long walk through the beautiful landscapes south of Winchester. People have lived and worked here for millenia and we'll be exploring some of the obvious and hidden changes to the natural environment - such as iron age camps, water meadows and the Navigation.

After climbing St Catherines Hill for lovely views across the Valley, we follow the crystal clear Itchen Navigation to Twyford, before returning to the cathedral.

We'll pause for a "coffee break" and lunch, so bring a snack, drink and picnic lunch to enjoy on the way. There are no planned stops at pubs, cafés or shops.

Note there is a steep climb and descent to and from St Catherine's Hill.

Friday, 20 June 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discover-the-itchen-way-a-natural-environment-10-miles-tickets-1287327945539?aff=wm

Please note the following:

For this walk, we are asking everyone, including Ramblers, to book a free place using Eventbrite, so that we can keep a handle on numbers.
If you do find it difficult to book using the website, please contact Richard (chair@WinchesterRamblers.org.uk) who will book a place for you.

Any walkers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The minimum age to join this walk is 16.
Your walk will be led by an experienced Ramblers Walk Leader from the local area.
Your walk will finish at the cathedral.
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.
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).
Remember to bring water to drink and if your walk description says there will be a break for refreshments and/or lunch, don’t forget to bring your supplies.

If you are unable to join the walk, please don't forget to cancel your place.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 48146 29327
Nearest postcode:: SO23 9ES
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Ramblers stand in Winchester Cathedral Outer CLose

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Join now for just £3.58 per month