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Tichborne Arms – Watercress Beds loop from Alton

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Tichborne Arms – Watercress Beds loop from Alton

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Tichborne Arms – Watercress Beds loop from Alton

03:10

51.8km

460m

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 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.3 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.06 km

The Butts, Alton

Highlight • Rest Area

Wood fired pizzas at the Green, Butts Road in Alton. Saturdays from 4pm.

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14.4 km

Kitwood Plantation

Forest

15.8 km

Swelling Hill Pond

Highlight • Structure

Swelling Hill pond (formerly know as Swan Hill pond) is a picturesque spot on Swelling Hill Road on Swelling Hill just outside Ropley in Hampshire.

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29.8 km

Tichborne Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

really nice pub / restaurant

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31.7 km

Watercress Beds

Highlight • Other

Historic waterbeds for growing watercress, on a very quiet road. There's a ford just along with a perfect cycle crossing

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33.9 km

Josie's Café

Highlight • Cafe

My what a breakfast to set you up for the day.

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34.3 km

St John the Baptist Church, New Alresford

Highlight • Historical Site

St John’s is an elegant church in the heart of New Alresford. The church was built in the 13th century but was almost entirely rebuilt in 1898, save for the …

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34.9 km

Viewpoint Over Old Alresford Pond

Highlight • Lake

Look out for the gateway to the view point over Old Alresford Pond. The landowner has provided a secluded space with bench. Nice spot to chill and watch the swans away from the hustle and bustle of Alresford town.

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45.7 km

Coalwood Copse

Forest

51.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.0 km

3.84 km

2.70 km

978 m

191 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.1 km

309 m

190 m

152 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

24°C

17°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Tichborne Arms – Watercress Beds loop from Alton

The Butts, Alton

Swelling Hill Pond

Tichborne Arms

Watercress Beds

Josie's Café

St John the Baptist Church, New Alresford

Viewpoint Over Old Alresford Pond

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