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Itchen Abbas Mill Channel – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

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Itchen Abbas Mill Channel – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

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Itchen Abbas Mill Channel – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

05:10

19.5km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.64 km

Itchen Abbas Mill Channel

Highlight • River

This picturesque channel diverts water briefly from the River Itchen, suggesting that its adjacent building was once a mill. This little channel feels hidden from view, on one of the …

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8.99 km

Avington Park Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

Avington Park is a grand, 16th-century house that lies in stunning parkland. The Grade I-listed mansion underwent significant renovation and construction in the 17th century and again in the 18th …

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9.66 km

Commonwealth War Grave Memorial

Highlight • Monument

I can't walk past a church or graveyard without going in, especially fascinated by Commonwealth War Graves. Very moving so many young men died to give us the life we have today. Lest We Forget

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13.9 km

Priory Gate, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

Very old door giving access to the cathedral grounds

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18.4 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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18.7 km

The Buttercross, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

The Butter Cross of Winchester is a Holy Cross, dating back to the mid C14th, it is thought it may have been a gift of Cardinal Beaufort who was Bishop …

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18.9 km

Westgate, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the Westgate and it contains a tiny museum which you should visit when open. You can also step outside at the top to enjoy a view down the High Street.

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19.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

5.52 km

5.08 km

1.77 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

5.47 km

5.03 km

2.67 km

398 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

26°C

14°C

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Itchen Abbas Mill Channel – Winchester Cathedral loop from Winchester

Itchen Abbas Mill Channel

Avington Park Mansion

Commonwealth War Grave Memorial

Magdalen Hill Summit

Priory Gate, Winchester

Winchester Cathedral

The Buttercross, Winchester

Westgate, Winchester

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