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South East England

Old Winchester Hill – Old Winchester Hill loop from East Meon

South East England

Old Winchester Hill – Old Winchester Hill loop from East Meon

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2

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Old Winchester Hill – Old Winchester Hill loop from East Meon

01:33

25.0km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 23, 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

958 m

East Meon Village

Highlight • Historical Site

East Meon is a picturesque Hampshire village which straddles the pretty River Meon. It's the highest village in the Meon Valley.

It boasts a number of ancient buildings such as …

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2

9.56 km

Sunlight Through Bridge Opening

Highlight • Bridge

3

9.74 km

Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Meon Valley Trail is a scenic pathway that follows the course of the old Meon Valley Railway, which was operational between 1903 and 1955.

The flat trail stretches for …

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4

12.4 km

View of Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

12.4 km

Old Winchester Hill Hill Fort

Highlight • Natural Monument

The South Downs Way passes over Old Winchester Hill, affording views as far as Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The hill is a wildlife-rich National Nature Reserve and Iron Age hill fort.

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6

12.8 km

Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Climb

The route for bikes skirts the bottom of the fort instead of heading straight over it, so you're in for a steep climb, but if you've got the time it's …

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7

13.2 km

Old Winchester Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Recently surfaced road at the top makes cycling there much smoother. There is a coffee van across the road from the car park most days.

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8

20.4 km

View of the South Downs from Harvesting Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Climb up Butser Hill. Starts gently but ramps up later. Great views towards the Isle of Wight from the top on a clear day.

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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

7.09 km

2.03 km

363 m

235 m

196 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

9.12 km

5.44 km

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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1°C

42 %

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