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South East England

Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Otterbourne

Running trails & routes

South East England

Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Otterbourne

Hard

88

runners

Winchester Cathedral – St Catherine's Hill loop from Otterbourne

02:24

21.7km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.85 km

Allbrook Stream

Highlight • River

Dip your running cap in the water to refresh on a hot day.

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2

6.33 km

The Bridge Pub, Shawford

Highlight • Rest Area

This pub has a big garden and we stopped there many times for a break during a long walk through the surrounding countryside. Food and drinks all great.

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3

7.06 km

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bring your toqel and swimsuit

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7.44 km

Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5

9.61 km

View of The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hospital of St Cross is said to be England's oldest charitable institution. It was founded by Henry of Blois between 1132 and 1136 after he was appointed Bishop of …

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6

12.3 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 …

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7

14.1 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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8

14.1 km

Viaduct Way – St Catherine's Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Have a rest and enjoy the view at The Handle Bar Cafe google.co.uk/maps/place/Cadence+at+The+Handlebar+Cafe/@51.0493993,-1.3137403,445m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x48740d88c43c7b53:0xc09946315b116c5f!8m2!3d51.0493875!4d-1.3112148!16s%2Fg%2F11fn6mp69f?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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9

14.8 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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21.2 km

Otterbourne Park Wood

Forest

B

21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.60 km

5.77 km

3.36 km

1.58 km

1.23 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

5.93 km

5.71 km

5.61 km

1.73 km

1.53 km

1.13 km

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Saturday 9 May

14°C

6°C

6 %

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