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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Bitterne

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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Bitterne

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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Bitterne

02:27

40.2km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.2 km for 54 m

After 21.5 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.03 km

View of the Riverside Path to Woodmill

Highlight • River

25/05/25 pay attention to road closed signs near hoe lane - it's a long ride back up that hill 🤣

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1.55 km

Itchen Riverside Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Peaceful, traffic-free, riverside cycling

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2.39 km

Salmon Pool

Lake

16.6 km

Walk or cycle along Winchester’s restored historic railway.
Opened in 1891, the Hockley Viaduct was part of the Didcot to Southampton railway. It closed to passengers in 1960, and to freight in 1966 as part of the national programme of closures proposed by Dr Richard Beeching.

The viaduct has now been repaired to begin a new life as part of the National Cycle Route Network Route 23, for walkers and cyclists to enjoy. Take the Viaduct Way and enjoy some scenic views from a lovingly restored landmark.

visitwinchester.co.uk/listing/viaduct-way-trail

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17.6 km

St Catherine's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The pathway up is unclear from this point. Note however that there is an easy to follow route up with mostly steps on the south west side of the hill

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18.3 km

The Itchen Way

Highlight • River

A cycle route that runs alongside the River Itchen south of Winchester and forms part of the National Cycle Route 23, to Southampton.

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18.9 km

Bike Path Along the Canal

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for dog walkers, most are great, some seem oblivious to their dogs safety.

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20.2 km

Winchester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

Winchester Cathedral is the longest medieval cathedral in Europe and has a history stretching back more than 1,000 years. Inside, you find 12th-century wall paintings, medieval carvings, contemporary art, and internal architecture as impressive as the exterior. The cathedral is Grade I-listed.

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20.9 km

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

Winchester’s statue of Alfred the Great is one of the city’s most iconic sights. He stands at the bottom of The Broadway next to the River Itchen and the Guildhall, keeping a watchful eye over his capital city. The statue was finished in 1901 and commissioned in 1899, a thousand years after Alfred's death.

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23.2 km

Hospital of Saint Cross

Archaeological Site

40.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

13.9 km

6.21 km

1.44 km

666 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

787 m

420 m

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

28°C

15°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Bitterne

View of the Riverside Path to Woodmill

Itchen Riverside Path

Hockley Viaduct

St Catherine's Hill

The Itchen Way

Bike Path Along the Canal

Winchester Cathedral

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester

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