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Bishops Waltham Pond – Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Swanmore

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Bishops Waltham Pond – Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Swanmore

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Bishops Waltham Pond – Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Swanmore

04:32

17.0km

180m

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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.8 km

Stephen's Castle Down

Viewpoint

12.8 km

Shipcote Lane

Highlight • Trail

Worth investigating. Also a nice way on to Beeches Hill which has always been a favourite.

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14.2 km

Bishops Waltham Pond

Highlight • Lake

Great location for the biking birders

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14.3 km

Once a grand residence, this Grade II-listed palace is well worth exploring. Lying in the heart of the Hampshire town of Bishop's Waltham, the palace was first constructed in the 12th century, with many additions added in later centuries.

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14.7 km

No 60 Coffee & Wine Bar / Blind Pig Hidden Taproom

Highlight • Cafe

From the street side (High Street) it's called "No. 60 Coffee and Winebar," but if you walk down the adjacent street (Bank Street), you'll enter through a small door at …

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

6.75 km

1.78 km

402 m

332 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

3.73 km

3.45 km

2.49 km

538 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

16°C

18 %

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Bishops Waltham Pond – Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins loop from Swanmore

Shipcote Lane

Bishops Waltham Pond

Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins

No 60 Coffee & Wine Bar / Blind Pig Hidden Taproom

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