Merdon Castle Lane – Dores Lane loop from Hursley

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Merdon Castle Lane – Dores Lane loop from Hursley

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Merdon Castle Lane – Dores Lane loop from Hursley

01:18

19.6km

220m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

Merdon Castle Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

A half kilometer hill at 8-10% from Hursley Road south of Winchester up around the site of Merdon Castle. Short levelling off before the final bend to the top.

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3.77 km

Merdon Castle Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short sharp half kilometre rise from Dores Lane up Merdon Castle Lane. Grades briefly exceeding 10%.

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4.37 km

Dores Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

7.90 km

Village Pond

Highlight • Lake

12.0 km

Bluebells in Parnholt Woods

Highlight • Natural

12.9 km

View of the Itchen–Test watershed

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the watershed between the Itchen and the Test, this is a lovely spot to stop and admire the views

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12.9 km

View of the Hampshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to stop and take in the view, with a bench if you want to rest for a few minutes.

Tip by

15.1 km

Pitt Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely spot for a picnic.

Tip by

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.08 km

2.46 km

1.13 km

573 m

322 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

1.89 km

1.11 km

422 m

232 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

16°C

7°C

98 %

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Merdon Castle Lane – Dores Lane loop from Hursley

Merdon Castle Lane

Merdon Castle Lane Climb

Dores Lane

Village Pond

Bluebells in Parnholt Woods

View of the Itchen–Test watershed

View of the Hampshire Hills

Pitt Down

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