The Red Lion, Chalton – West Ashling Duck Pond loop from Botley

The Red Lion, Chalton – West Ashling Duck Pond loop from Botley

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The Red Lion, Chalton – West Ashling Duck Pond loop from Botley

04:14

97.9km

760m

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: September 24, 2026

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After 8.50 km for 803 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.94 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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20.1 km

Kings Pond

Lake

31.4 km

The Red Lion, Chalton

Highlight • Pub

The Red Lion is a charming country pub in Chalton characterised by its thatched roof. It’s believed to be one of the oldest pubs in Hampshire, dating from at least the 16th century.

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45.3 km

View of the South Downs at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short, sharp hill, but not too bad. Takes you into the South Downs.

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54.3 km

Roman Amphitheatre, Centurion Way

Highlight • Historical Site

Worth stopping on the Hunter Race road bridge over the Centurion Way to look at the Roman Amphitheatre, which was created by sculptor Justin Marshall on the site of an …

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61.5 km

West Ashling Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Picturesque pond and Mill to the east side of the Richmond Arms.

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77.2 km

View of Langstone Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

78.1 km

View of Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Havant Road take Gillman Road to top of Portsdown Hill. Quiet route for pedestrians & cyclists

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81.6 km

View of the Solent from Portsdown Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the climb up from Southwick or along James Callaghan Drive - viewpoint with Burger/Coffee/ice-cream van and picnic table :) you can enjoy going down the hill now after all that hard work getting here!

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