Meon Valley Trail – Old Winchester Hill loop from West Meon

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Meon Valley Trail – Old Winchester Hill loop from West Meon

Moderate

5.0

(2)

runners

Meon Valley Trail – Old Winchester Hill loop from West Meon

01:46

14.9km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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680 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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5.55 km

View Over the Meon Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop and take in the view from Old Winchester Hill over the valley below. The backdrop evolves over the seasons.

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5.77 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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6.04 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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6.83 km

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7.75 km

View of Old Winchester Hill Fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the 3000 year old Iron Age fort remains. You can clearly see the remains of the walls and central mounds. The track can get muddy and slippery after rains, but is regularly maintained.

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8.61 km

Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Climb

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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