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Fair Oak And Horton Heath

Shawford Down War Memorials – River Itchen loop from Bishopstoke

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South East England

Fair Oak And Horton Heath

Shawford Down War Memorials – River Itchen loop from Bishopstoke

Hard

5.0

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Shawford Down War Memorials – River Itchen loop from Bishopstoke

01:19

20.6km

200m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.39 km for 102 m

After 14.4 km for 55 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.61 km

Beech Trees Near Owslebury

Highlight • Natural

2

9.44 km

St. Mary's Church, Twyford

Highlight • Religious Site

Twyford is an attractive village of around 1,200 inhabitants just South of Winchester and just within the western edge of the South Downs National Park. The unspoilt surrounding countryside offers …

Tip by

3

10.8 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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4

11.7 km

Shawford Down War Memorials

Highlight • Monument

Shawford Down is a chalk downland that is rich in flora and fauna. It is also an important example of early strip cultivation and demonstrates medieval ploughing techniques. There are two world war memorials on the down.

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5

14.5 km

St Matthew's Church, Otterbourne

Highlight • Religious Site

The marker is on a bench on the left side as you proceed up the Otterbourne Hill. The road is very busy, so I left my bike at the bench …

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6

15.8 km

River Itchen

Highlight • River

A beautiful spot to enjoy the River Itchen. From here you can also join the Itchen Way heading north or south.

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B

20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

673 m

523 m

450 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

885 m

273 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

7°C

33 %

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