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Meon Valley Trail – Old Winchester Hill loop from Bishop's Waltham

Hard

37

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Meon Valley Trail – Old Winchester Hill loop from Bishop's Waltham

04:28

53.7km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 29.3 km for 903 m

After 40.0 km for 128 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.77 km

Admiral's Copse

Forest

2

5.83 km

River Meon Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

8.68 km

Meon Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic, well kept trail that takes you all the way from Wickham up to the South Downs Way at Old Winchester Hill. The trail gets busy at weekends and …

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4

11.7 km

View of Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

22.2 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

28.3 km

There are two trails here. A blue "intermediate" and red "advanced trail" with jumps and very steep sections. The blue "intermediate" trail is just about OK for hybrid bikes with …

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7

30.2 km

View from Butser Hill

Highlight • Summit

At 889 feet (271 m), Butser Hill is the highest point on the South Downs Way. It offers fabulous views across Hampshire and a glimpse of the south western corner …

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39.3 km

Whitewool Pond

Lake

40.7 km

Whitewool Hanger

Forest

10

41.0 km

Alan's Coffee van on top of Old Winchester Hill. .. It's beautiful up there with views on both sides and popular with cyclists and walkers. He's there most days between 10am-2pm

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11

42.1 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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B

53.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

18.6 km

12.9 km

2.82 km

670 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

22.1 km

4.50 km

2.51 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 12 October

20°C

9°C

71 %

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