We are the Hampshire 40+ Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Neil E.
A walk from the centre of Winchester as part of the Winchester Walking Festival Weekend.
Starting out from the front of Winchester Cathedral we will make our way along a stretch of the Itchen Way through the Water Meadows to Shawford where we will turn westwards up Shawford Down and towards Compton Down before heading back towards the centre of Winchester via the edge of Olivers Battery.
On the return from Shawford we will pass the historic St Cross Hospital founded in the 12th Century then on past Winchester College founded in 1382, then passing the house where Jane Austen spent her final days before returning to Winchester Cathedral.
There is some reasonable undulation near Shawford and Olivers Battery so a level of walking fitness is required with the rest of the walk on reasonably flat ground.
Distance is 9 miles
There is plenty of public parking in Winchester City Centre or alternatively there are various Park & Ride sites where the full day charge is £3.50.
Please note the following:-
Any walkers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The minimum age to join this walk is 16.
Front of Winchester Cathedral
