St Catherine's Hill – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester
St Catherine's Hill – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester
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St Catherine's Hill – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester
00:37
10.1km
60m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 3.23 km for 264 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
1.04 km
P & G Wells Booksellers & Stationers
Highlight • Structure
2.43 km
Cadence Café Winchester
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
2.51 km
The Itchen Way
Highlight • River
Tip by
3.23 km
St Catherine's Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
4.20 km
Hockley Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Opened in 1891, the Hockley Viaduct was part of the Didcot to Southampton railway. It closed to passengers in 1960, and to freight in 1966 as part of the national programme of closures proposed by Dr Richard Beeching.
The viaduct has now been repaired to begin a new life as part of the National Cycle Route Network Route 23, for walkers and cyclists to enjoy. Take the Viaduct Way and enjoy some scenic views from a lovingly restored landmark.
visitwinchester.co.uk/listing/viaduct-way-trail
Tip by
5.56 km
View of the Hockley Viaduct
Highlight • Viewpoint
Spanning the River Itchen and its floodplain, the viaduct is about 1,250 feet (380 metres) long and consists of 33 arches, made mainly of brick with some concrete sections added during later repairs. It carried trains between Winchester and Southampton until the line closed to passengers in 1960 and to freight in 1966.
After falling into disrepair, it was restored in 2013 as part of the National Cycle Network (Route 23), linking Winchester with Southampton for cyclists and walkers.
Today, the Hockley Viaduct is valued both as a piece of Victorian engineering heritage and as a scenic pedestrian and cycling route, offering fine views across the Itchen Valley and the South Downs.
Tip by
8.21 km
Bike Path Along the Canal
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
10.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.49 km
2.28 km
667 m
665 m
Surfaces
9.26 km
442 m
355 m
< 100 m
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