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Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins – The Old Forge Tearoom loop from Hedge End

Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins – The Old Forge Tearoom loop from Hedge End

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Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins – The Old Forge Tearoom loop from Hedge End

02:34

58.5km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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After 19.0 km for 803 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.97 km

Church of the Holy Cross, Durley

Highlight • Other

8.98 km

Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Once a grand residence, this Grade II-listed palace is well worth exploring. Lying in the heart of the Hampshire town of Bishop's Waltham, the palace was first constructed in the 12th century, with many additions added in later centuries.

In the 14th century, the palace was taken over by William of Wykeham, the Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England. He had the tower built, the great hall rebuilt and other extensions constructed. In the 17th century, the palace was severely damaged in the Civil War, with much of its materials scavenged for other construction work.

Today, the site is managed by English Heritage and is free to explore.

Tip by

9.03 km

Bishops Waltham Pond

Highlight • Lake

Great location for the biking birders

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9.20 km

Old Railway Path to Botley

Highlight • Trail

Looking over the gate, it looks like this could be a nice path. Dog owners though.

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19.4 km

Meon Valley Trail – West Walk Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

The Meon Valley Trail is a 10-mile (16km) multi-user, surfaced trail and a former railway line. Running between Knowle and West Meon, it explores the scenic Meon Valley, passing Butser Hill - the highest point on the South Downs Way.

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30.0 km

The Old Forge Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly helpful staff, good food at reasonable prices. Fantastic cake and some of the best coffee in Hampshire.

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43.2 km

Barnaby's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

58.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.2 km

1.21 km

1.09 km

781 m

216 m

118 m

Surfaces

52.6 km

4.87 km

442 m

337 m

335 m

Elevation

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Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins – The Old Forge Tearoom loop from Hedge End

Church of the Holy Cross, Durley

Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins

Bishops Waltham Pond

Old Railway Path to Botley

Meon Valley Trail – West Walk Entrance

The Old Forge Tearoom

Barnaby's Coffee Shop

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