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St Catherine's Hill – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester

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South East England

St Catherine's Hill – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester

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St Catherine's Hill – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester

00:35

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.49 km

The Itchen Way

Highlight • River

A cycle route that runs alongside the River Itchen south of Winchester and forms part of the National Cycle Route 23, to Southampton.

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2

3.21 km

St Catherine's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The pathway up is unclear from this point. Note however that there is an easy to follow route up with mostly steps on the south west side of the hill

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3

3.98 km

Hockley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Originally called the Shawford Viaduct, this 19th-century railway viaduct to the south of Winchester ceased operating as a railway link in 1966 and is now open to walkers and cyclists as part of National Cycle Network Route 23.

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4

4.17 km

Hockley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Walk or cycle along Winchester’s restored historic railway.
Opened in 1891, the Hockley Viaduct was part of the Didcot to Southampton railway. It closed to passengers in 1960, and to …

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5

5.53 km

View of the Hockley Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hockley Viaduct, near Winchester, Hampshire, is a historic railway structure built in the 1880s as part of the Didcot, Newbury and Southampton Railway (DNSR).

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6

8.19 km

Bike Path Along the Canal

Highlight • Trail

Watch out for dog walkers, most are great, some seem oblivious to their dogs safety.

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7

8.95 km

Winchester College

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1382

Tip by

8

9.07 km

P & G Wells Booksellers & Stationers

Highlight • Structure

B

10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

2.28 km

664 m

633 m

Surfaces

9.28 km

442 m

355 m

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

8°C

98 %

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