Shawford Down War Memorials – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester College
Shawford Down War Memorials – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester College
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Shawford Down War Memorials – Hockley Viaduct loop from Winchester College
03:37
13.4km
170m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.85 km
Yew Hill Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve
7.55 km
Shawford Down War Memorials
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
7.86 km
The White Horse Pub
Highlight • Pub
7.92 km
The Bridge Pub, Shawford
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
8.64 km
Compton Lock — wild swimming spot
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
9.02 km
Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve
10.3 km
Hockley Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
12.0 km
Hospital of St Cross
Highlight • Religious Site
The atmosphere is incredibly tranquil, characterized by flint-walled buildings, quiet quadrangles, and a sense of living history that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
The Wayfarer's Dole: One of the most charming traditions you can experience is requesting the "Dole" at the Porter’s Lodge. For nearly 900 years, any traveler who asks is given a small horn cup of ale and a morsel of white bread—a custom started by a Cluniac monk to support pilgrims.
The "Miniature Cathedral": The onsite church is far grander than a typical chapel, featuring massive stone walls and beautiful Norman "chevron" carvings. Visitors often mention the peaceful, spiritual vibe inside, and some even suggest lying on the floor in the center to appreciate the "sacred geometry" of the architecture.
The Gardens: You can wander through the Master’s Garden and the Compton Garden, which were inspired by 17th-century botanical collections. They feature sculptural borders, old-fashioned roses, and a large carp pond, all set against the backdrop of St Catherine's Hill.
The Hundred Men’s Hall: This 14th-century hall, where a hundred poor men were once fed daily, now serves as a cozy tearoom. It’s run by volunteers and is famous for its homemade cakes, artisan sausage rolls, and "legendary" buns from a local bakery.
The Brothers: You might see the residents walking around in their traditional medieval-style gowns—black for the original order and claret (dark red) for the "Noble Order of Poverty."
Tip by
12.9 km
White Shute
Forest
13.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.87 km
4.27 km
1.66 km
1.33 km
922 m
356 m
Surfaces
4.38 km
3.22 km
3.05 km
1.23 km
1.00 km
464 m
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Elevation
Highest point (110 m)
Lowest point (20 m)
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