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Chawton Woods Gravel Trail – Josie's Café loop from Medstead

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Chawton Woods Gravel Trail – Josie's Café loop from Medstead

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Chawton Woods Gravel Trail – Josie's Café loop from Medstead

02:35

40.4km

400m

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: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.2 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.90 km

Chawton Woods Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Chawton Woods is a beautiful woodland area, near to the village of Chawton, the former home of Jane Austen. The woods are situated within close proximity to Jane Austen's House Museum.

Part of National Cycle Network route 224, a fantastic well-surfaced gravel track runs through the woods linking the Hampshire villages of Chawton and Four Marks.

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7.07 km

The Butts, Alton

Highlight • Rest Area

Wood fired pizzas at the Green, Butts Road in Alton. Saturdays from 4pm.

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8.54 km

Oliver Cromwell House

Highlight • Historical Site

10.2 km

All You Can Eat Cafe & Sandwich Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent value independent cafe with good friendly service. An alternative to ‘the Spoons’

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15.7 km

Coalwood Copse

Forest

26.5 km

Viewpoint Over Old Alresford Pond

Highlight • Lake

Look out for the gateway to the view point over Old Alresford Pond. The landowner has provided a secluded space with bench. Nice spot to chill and watch the swans away from the hustle and bustle of Alresford town.

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27.4 km

Josie's Café

Highlight • Cafe

My what a breakfast to set you up for the day.

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31.2 km

St John the Baptist Church, New Alresford

Highlight • Historical Site

St John’s is an elegant church in the heart of New Alresford. The church was built in the 13th century but was almost entirely rebuilt in 1898, save for the West Tower. Owing to the significant restoration, St John’s is Grade II-listed.

Tip by

40.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

4.72 km

3.62 km

2.42 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

3.03 km

224 m

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

69 %

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Chawton Woods Gravel Trail – Josie's Café loop from Medstead

Chawton Woods Gravel Trail

The Butts, Alton

Oliver Cromwell House

All You Can Eat Cafe & Sandwich Bar

Viewpoint Over Old Alresford Pond

Josie's Café

St John the Baptist Church, New Alresford

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