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Beacon Hill – The White Way – Winchester Cathedral loop from Source of the River Itchen

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Beacon Hill – The White Way – Winchester Cathedral loop from Source of the River Itchen

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Beacon Hill – The White Way – Winchester Cathedral loop from Source of the River Itchen

06:08

55.4km

770m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 12, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

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4.97 km

Beaconhill Beeches

Forest

11.0 km

View of Old Winchester Hill Fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the 3000 year old Iron Age fort remains. You can clearly see the remains of the walls and central mounds. The track can get muddy and slippery after rains, but is regularly maintained.

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12.3 km

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This chalk grassland is home to myriad plant, bird and animal species. In the summer months, the reserve erupts into life with wild thyme, squinancywort, clustered bellflower, salad burnet, horseshoe …

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18.5 km

Beacon Hill – The White Way

Highlight • Summit

Tough climb but worth it for the nice view from the top.

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19.3 km

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Directly on the South Downs Way. Great views.

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33.2 km

Chilcomb Wood

Forest

37.6 km

Winchester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

Winchester Cathedral is the longest medieval cathedral in Europe and has a history stretching back more than 1,000 years. Inside, you find 12th-century wall paintings, medieval carvings, contemporary art, and …

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38.7 km

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Winnall Moors is a picturesque nature reserve in the centre of Winchester. The River Itchen f lows through the length of the reserve providing water for wet grassland, reedbeds, wet …

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55.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

13.1 km

11.6 km

2.81 km

2.42 km

819 m

163 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

14.9 km

10.8 km

10.7 km

2.90 km

329 m

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Friday 10 July

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17°C

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Beacon Hill – The White Way – Winchester Cathedral loop from Source of the River Itchen

View of Old Winchester Hill Fort

Old Winchester Hill National Nature Reserve

Beacon Hill – The White Way

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Winchester Cathedral

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve

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