Back o' Farley Descent – Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail loop from Ashley

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Back o' Farley Descent – Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail loop from Ashley

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Back o' Farley Descent – Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail loop from Ashley

01:29

5.36km

90m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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1.05 km

Back o' Farley Descent

Highlight • MTB Park

Back o Farley is one of the best descents in the area. Rooty in places, twisty in others and wide open at times as well. Watch out for the sharp left-hander part way down.

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1.13 km

View of the Hampshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to stop and take in the view, with a bench if you want to rest for a few minutes.

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1.14 km

View of the Itchen–Test watershed

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the watershed between the Itchen and the Test, this is a lovely spot to stop and admire the views

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1.15 km

View of the Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic viewpoint from which to admire the big skies and open landscapes of the surrounding Downs.

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1.95 km

Parnholt Woods — Bluebell Walk

Highlight • Natural

Come here in mid to late April and you'll find one of the best bluebell woods near Winchester.

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2.05 km

Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Come here in mid to late April and you'll find one of the best bluebell woods near Winchester.

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4.61 km

Charlwood Copse

Forest

5.36 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

1.79 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

3.71 km

1.17 km

491 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

7°C

30 %

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Back o' Farley Descent – Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail loop from Ashley

Back o' Farley Descent

View of the Hampshire Hills

View of the Itchen–Test watershed

View of the Wessex Downs

Parnholt Woods — Bluebell Walk

Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail

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