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King Alfred's Narrow Path – Chilcomb Climb loop from Shawford

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King Alfred's Narrow Path – Chilcomb Climb loop from Shawford

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King Alfred's Narrow Path – Chilcomb Climb loop from Shawford

01:27

20.5km

230m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.56 km

Memorial Cross in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Use this route on the way to St Catherine's Hill up past the racing horse gallop and Hockley Golf coarse careful of the chalk hill up towards the golf coarse …

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3.94 km

View of Winchester and Winchester Cathedral from Hockley Golf Course

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice run alongside Hockley Golf Course with nice views of Winchester and the Cathedral as you approach the bridge over the M3 and down into St Catherines Hill

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11.8 km

National Cycle Network Route 89 Marker

Highlight • Cycleway

Always reassuring to see these en route!

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12.4 km

Chilcomb Climb

Highlight • Trail

An unforgettable climb at the start of the SDW - you’ll really start to understand what you’re in for at this stage 😄

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12.7 km

View of the Hampshire Countryside from South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views looking north of Hampshire countryside.
Nice long stretch of gravel track.

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12.7 km

View of Cheesefoot Head and Wildflower Fields

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful part of the South Downs Way close to Telegraph Hill near to the village of Chilcomb. It offers stunning views out towards Winchester and is home to a variety of wildflowers in summer months, including poppies.

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13.5 km

Fawley Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Good if ground dry Lot of Rridleways OK for hybrid tyres esp with e bike but narrow tracks challenging at times

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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.98 km

4.28 km

3.08 km

2.08 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

6.11 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

21°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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King Alfred's Narrow Path – Chilcomb Climb loop from Shawford

Memorial Cross in South Downs National Park