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Meon Valley Trail and Winchester Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

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Meon Valley Trail and Winchester Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

Moderate

4.7

(12)

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Meon Valley Trail and Winchester Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

03:43

13.7km

200m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 8.5-mile (13.7 km) hike that blends tranquil riverside paths with rewarding hill climbs, taking around 3 hours and 42 minutes to complete. The route begins gently along the Meon Valley Trail, a flat and wide path winding through peaceful rural scenery with rolling hills and the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Parking

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823 m

Meon Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Interesting trail with parking near West Meon. This trail can be used to access the South Downs Way and Old Winchester Hill.

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7.74 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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9.63 km

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

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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10.8 km

Old Winchester Hill Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

This Iron Age hill fort is set amid one of the most beautiful landscapes of the South Downs. The fort itself is encompassed by a bank and ditch and inside …

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

3.59 km

3.25 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

2.59 km

2.45 km

2.06 km

1.67 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Meon Valley Trail and Winchester Hill loop from Exton — South Downs National Park

Meon Valley Trail

Whitewool Pond

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Old Winchester Hill Iron Age Fort

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