Winchester - Jane Austen Celebration - 4.5 miles - morning

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Overview

A walk through Jane Austen’s Winchester.

We walk through Winchester as Jane would have visited and where she also spent her last few weeks before she died and was buried at the Cathedral. As well as time in the City pointing out places connected with Jane and the Winchester of her times we walk out to St Cross and the Watermeadows.

This walk is free and is in conjunction with the Beyond the Bonnets: Working Women in Jane Austen’s Novels at The ARC, Winchester from 26 July to 2 November 2025 and the walk needs to be booked on the ARC’s web site, arcwinchester.org.uk. Simply scroll to the date in the What’s On section. https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/winchester-jane-austen-celebration-95-45-mile-walk

Saturday, 9 August 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: 30.5m / 100ft
Type:: circular

Clothing for an English summer and footwear for a walk in town and country advised.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 48492 29303
Nearest postcode:: SO23 9BE
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Abbey Gardens. Close to bus stops and bus station. 10 minutes walk from the train station. Park and Ride and Car Park options.

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