White Footbridge Over Road – Holy Cross Church, Binsted loop from Alice Holt Forest
White Footbridge Over Road – Holy Cross Church, Binsted loop from Alice Holt Forest
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White Footbridge Over Road – Holy Cross Church, Binsted loop from Alice Holt Forest
02:16
50.9km
460m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 3.94 km for 54 m
After 7.94 km for 255 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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6.08 km
White Footbridge Over Road
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
13.9 km
Scenic Country Road
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
18.4 km
Anstey Knap
Forest
31.6 km
Alton Abbey
Highlight • Religious Site
The community was founded by the Revd Charles Plomer Hopkins in 1884, as the Society of Saint Paul, in Rangoon (Burma) and Culcutta (India) to work with destitute or distressed merchant seafarers and their chaplains. The first house was opened in 1894 in Barry Dock, South Wales (now closed) to continue this work.
A quieter house was needed and the site in Beech was acquired in 1895. This was initially used to care for retired or ill seamen in temporary wood and metal buildings. The current buildings were designed by Sir Charles Nicholson, using Tintern Abbey as a model.
The first monks did much of the construction using local flint, including a flint and brick Gatehouse (1901). The Abbey church, designed by John Cyril Hawes (flint and brick, built 1901-07), is dedicated to "Our Lady and Saint John". Having observed the Rule of St Benedict from 1893 the community formally adopted it on 28 January 1981.
In 1989 another charity undertook the society's work with seafarers. The community now runs retreats and courses for the public in guest rooms.
Cit. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alton_Abbey
A more extensive version of the Abbey's history can be found on its official website at altonabbey.com/history-of-alton-abbey
Coming from Beech towards Winchester (i.e. travelling in a south-westerly direction) the Abbey is at the top of a climb with gradients from 5% to 13%, with the steepest part just before a right bend that conceals the Abbey to the right.
Tip by
31.6 km
Climb to Alton Abbey
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
However, as many other things in life the sting is in the tail: towards the top you'll gain 50 m in elevation in the space of 500 m, a 10% average with a 13% maximum gradient.
Not a super-hard climb, but one where pacing and a decently low bottom gear can pay dividends, especially if you are carrying around some extra weight thanks to those seasonal mince pies ;-)
Tip by
36.4 km
All Saints' Church, Alton
Highlight • Religious Site
From britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101391647-church-of-all-saints-alton :
"The nave, north and south transepts and chancel were built in 1873/4 at a cost of £3,163 13s raised by public subscription. William Dyer gave the site (valued at £150) and stone from his Selborne quarry for the building of the church. Building works commenced on Easter Monday 1873. The foundation stone was laid on 18th July 1873, by Sir Roundell Palmer (First Earl of Selborne) whilst he was Lord Chancellor. The works were completed and the church dedicated on 23rd December 1874 by Bishop Harold Browne. The vestry was added in 1878 on the north side of the nave and the south west tower and spire added in 1881.
A well executed and unaltered Early English style High Victorian parish church of good quality stonework with impressive tower capped with broach spire which is a local landmark and complete interior fittings."
Tip by
37.9 km
Alton Station
Highlight • Structure
43.8 km
Holy Cross Church, Binsted
Highlight • Religious Site
Notable features include an eye-catching stained glass window crafted by Capronnier, a memorial dedicated to Sir Richard de Westcote – regarded as the earliest known resident of the village – and a complete peal of six resounding bells.
In the churchyard, a poignant landmark resides in the form of the final resting place of Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.
Tip by
50.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
40.3 km
4.94 km
3.38 km
2.02 km
164 m
152 m
Surfaces
50.6 km
150 m
144 m
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Elevation
Highest point (220 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
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