Old Winchester Hill – East Meon Village loop from Botley

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Old Winchester Hill – East Meon Village loop from Botley

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Old Winchester Hill – East Meon Village loop from Botley

06:31

102km

1,150m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 59.0 km for 1.01 km

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.50 km

The Hangers

Forest

17.8 km

Hayden Lane Climb and View of Hampshire Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

this is a steady climb....pace yourself...you will be rewarded with great views across the Hampshire countryside - you can even see down to the Solent and Isle of Wight on …

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20.8 km

Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Climb

The route for bikes skirts the bottom of the fort instead of heading straight over it, so you're in for a steep climb, but if you've got the time it's …

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28.5 km

View of the South Downs from Harvesting Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Climb up Butser Hill. Starts gently but ramps up later. Great views towards the Isle of Wight from the top on a clear day.

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31.5 km

View of South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

38.6 km

St Hubert's Church, Idsworth

Highlight • Religious Site

A Grade I Listed Saxon and Norman church rebuilt in the 10th century to replace an earlier stone and flint building.
The church is remarkable for its solitary position and …

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44.6 km

Southleigh Forest

Forest

61.5 km

South Harting village

Highlight • Historical Site

South Harting opens up cycle and hiking routes to the four points of the compass, Rotate to the North, Midhurst to the East, Compton to the South and Petersfield to …

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68.5 km

Buriton Pond

Lake

76.2 km

East Meon Village

Highlight • Historical Site

East Meon is a picturesque Hampshire village which straddles the pretty River Meon. It's the highest village in the Meon Valley.

It boasts a number of ancient buildings such as …

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