Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins – River Itchen loop from Hocombe Mead LNR
Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins – River Itchen loop from Hocombe Mead LNR
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Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins – River Itchen loop from Hocombe Mead LNR
01:38
39.4km
240m
Road cycling
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 25, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.09 km
Fitt's Copse
Forest
6.83 km
Kiln Lane Bridge Over the River
Highlight (Segment) • River
18.8 km
Old Railway Path to Botley
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
20.0 km
Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
20.2 km
Bishop's Waltham Palace Ruins
Highlight • Monument
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
20.3 km
Bishops Waltham Pond
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
31.0 km
Brambridge Garden Centre
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
31.3 km
River Itchen
Highlight • River
Tip by
39.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
37.9 km
759 m
424 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
38.7 km
440 m
142 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (80 m)
Lowest point (20 m)
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Weather
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Wednesday 8 July
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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h
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