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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Shawford

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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Shawford

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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Shawford

02:50

46.9km

340m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.1 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.2 km

View of the Riverside Path to Woodmill

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25/05/25 pay attention to road closed signs near hoe lane - it's a long ride back up that hill 🤣

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17.8 km

Itchen Riverside Path

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Peaceful, traffic-free, riverside cycling

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35.0 km

View of the Hockley Viaduct

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The Hockley Viaduct, near Winchester, Hampshire, is a historic railway structure built in the 1880s as part of the Didcot, Newbury and Southampton Railway (DNSR).

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35.4 km

Hockley Viaduct

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Walk or cycle along Winchester’s restored historic railway.
Opened in 1891, the Hockley Viaduct was part of the Didcot to Southampton railway. It closed to passengers in 1960, and to …

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36.3 km

St Catherine's Hill

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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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37.0 km

The Itchen Way

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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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37.6 km

Bike Path Along the Canal

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Watch out for dog walkers, most are great, some seem oblivious to their dogs safety.

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38.9 km

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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43.7 km

Hospital of Saint Cross

Archaeological Site

46.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

14.3 km

9.25 km

1.20 km

312 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

988 m

628 m

264 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 13 July

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St Catherine's Hill – Winchester Cathedral loop from Shawford

View of the Riverside Path to Woodmill

Itchen Riverside Path

View of the Hockley Viaduct

Hockley Viaduct

St Catherine's Hill

The Itchen Way

Bike Path Along the Canal

Winchester Cathedral

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