The Weirs, Winchester – The City Bridge loop from Winchester

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The Weirs, Winchester – The City Bridge loop from Winchester

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The Weirs, Winchester – The City Bridge loop from Winchester

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9.48km

40m

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: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

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2.08 km

Winchester College

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1382

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2.62 km

The Weirs, Winchester

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Weirs is a stunning walkway located at the bottom of the high street and behind Wolvesey Palace and the cathedral. Swans, ducks and moorhens are often seen paddling about …

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2.65 km

Remains of the Roman Wall, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

Signposted remains of the Roman walls. Next to the beautiful Itchen river

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2.71 km

Winchester City Mill – Start or End of the South Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

Winchester City Mill is the official ‘gateway’ into the South Downs National Park, and marks the start (or end) or the South Downs Way.

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5.95 km

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Winnall Moors is a picturesque nature reserve in the centre of Winchester. The River Itchen f lows through the length of the reserve providing water for wet grassland, reedbeds, wet …

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6.70 km

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

Winchester’s statue of Alfred the Great is one of the city’s most iconic sights. He stands at the bottom of The Broadway next to the River Itchen and the Guildhall, …

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6.79 km

The City Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a key landmark that crosses the River Itchen right next to the famous Winchester City Mill on the eastern edge of the city centre.

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6.86 km

Itchen Navigation Canal Walkway

Highlight • River

This peaceful shared path along the historical Itchen Navigation Canal provides a perfect traffic-free escape route from Winchester city centre to the parks in the South-East.

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