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Meon Springs – Old Winchester Hill loop from Salt Hill

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Meon Springs – Old Winchester Hill loop from Salt Hill

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4.5

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Meon Springs – Old Winchester Hill loop from Salt Hill

04:57

17.8km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

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1.58 km

Water Tap at the Sustainability Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

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2.85 km

Owl Bench With View of South Downs

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Beautiful carved bench sponsored by Friends of the South Downs

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6.09 km

Meon Springs

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice little spot for a rest along the South Downs Way. There is a tap here too so don't forget to fill up your water bottles.

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8.60 km

Old Winchester Hill

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The route for bikes skirts the bottom of the fort instead of heading straight over it, so you're in for a steep climb, but if you've got the time it's …

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8.76 km

Bench With a View of South Downs

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8.90 km

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

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This chalk grassland is home to myriad plant, bird and animal species. In the summer months, the reserve erupts into life with wild thyme, squinancywort, clustered bellflower, salad burnet, horseshoe …

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11.9 km

Whitewool Pond

Highlight • Rest Area

Amazing views of the countryside, calm, peaceful place to explore and have a rest, nice hills and lots of nature surrounding you.

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12.0 km

Drinking Water Tap at South Downs Way

Highlight • Rest Area

Fresh water tap - an essential resource for South Downs Way walkers and cyclists. Tap tested and working in May 2022.

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17.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.99 km

5.08 km

2.47 km

980 m

275 m

Surfaces

6.03 km

4.93 km

2.51 km

2.18 km

1.84 km

304 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

18°C

7°C

11 %

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Meon Springs – Old Winchester Hill loop from Salt Hill

Water Tap at the Sustainability Centre

Owl Bench With View of South Downs

Meon Springs

Old Winchester Hill

Bench With a View of South Downs

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Whitewool Pond

Drinking Water Tap at South Downs Way

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