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South East England

St Nicholas' Church, Chawton – Jane Austen's House Museum loop from Alton

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

St Nicholas' Church, Chawton – Jane Austen's House Museum loop from Alton

Moderate

4.6

(7)

22

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St Nicholas' Church, Chawton – Jane Austen's House Museum loop from Alton

02:07

8.07km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.15 km

View of the Town from Windmill Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.17 km

Mrs. Burgess Memorial Bench

Highlight • Other

3

1.31 km

The Sea Hills of Alton

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short walk from Alton's train station sets you up with a 360° view of the hills on which this market town was built and it's surroundings.

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4.28 km

Mingledown Plantation

Forest

5

5.20 km

Jane Austen Statue

Highlight • Monument

The Church graveyard is free to walk around. You are greeted by this statue of Jane Austen. Cassandra and Jane's mother are buried behind the church too the right.

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6

5.35 km

St Nicholas' Church, Chawton

Highlight • Religious Site

Free church to enter with many of the Knight and Austen families buried in the cemetery (Chawton House).

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7

5.89 km

Cassandra’s Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Charming and quirky tea room. Good value and friendly young staff. Highly recommend the scones and coffee.

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8

5.89 km

Jane Austen's House Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Opening hours: Wed to Sun 10:00 - 17:00 last entrance at 16:00.

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9

7.94 km

All You Can Eat Cafe & Sandwich Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent value independent cafe with good friendly service. An alternative to ‘the Spoons’

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B

8.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.08 km

531 m

507 m

147 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

2.49 km

1.38 km

1.32 km

198 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

28°C

18°C

17 %

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