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Wheely Down Farm Lane – Wheely Down Farm Lane loop from Source of the River Itchen

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Wheely Down Farm Lane – Wheely Down Farm Lane loop from Source of the River Itchen

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Wheely Down Farm Lane – Wheely Down Farm Lane loop from Source of the River Itchen

03:32

13.4km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 29, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.80 km

West Wood

Forest

6.91 km

Milbury

Highlight • Historical Site

6.94 km

The Milbury's Pub and Ancient Well

Highlight • Restaurant

A traditional English pub on the South Downs Way with an ancient 300 foot (91m) well and large treadwheel that was used to pull water up from the deep excavation. Customers are encouraged to put coins in the charity box in exchange for some ice to drop down the well. The 'Wheel Room' features a gallery seating area, and there is a separate restaurant as well as a large beer garden. The bar area benefits from a large log fire, perfect for warming up when cold outside.

Tip by

7.57 km

Wheely Down Farm Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fast and quiet, worth including on a ride.

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8.32 km

Wheely Down Farm Lane

Highlight • Trail

Wheely Down Farm Lane is a fabulous road with wonderful ridge top views as far as the English Channel.

It runs parallel to the route of the South Downs Way, a long distance cycling and walk National Trail from Winchester to Eastbourne.

It's a smooth road offering a steady climb (or descent) without much traffic to contend with.

Tip by

8.36 km

View of the South Downs Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure to visit one of the many restaurants or pubs in the area... They are very good.

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12.9 km

Source of the River Itchen

Highlight • Natural Monument

The source of the Itchen lies just south of Cheriton and New Alresford, in the South Downs National Park. The springs well up here and form a stream that winds north, becoming one of England's finest chalk streams. Well known for its excellent fishing, the Itchen is a thriving habitat for birds and wildlife in general.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

5.14 km

954 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

4.42 km

3.81 km

329 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Wheely Down Farm Lane – Wheely Down Farm Lane loop from Source of the River Itchen

Milbury

The Milbury's Pub and Ancient Well

Wheely Down Farm Lane

Wheely Down Farm Lane

View of the South Downs Landscape

Source of the River Itchen

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