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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

01:43

6.24km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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121 m

The Buttercross, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

The Butter Cross of Winchester is a Holy Cross, dating back to the mid C14th, it is thought it may have been a gift of Cardinal Beaufort who was Bishop …

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154 m

Winchester High Street

Highlight • Settlement

An unspoilt cathedral city on the edge of the rolling South Downs National Park, Winchester is England's ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today, Winchester combines …

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558 m

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

Winchester’s statue of Alfred the Great is one of the city’s most iconic sights. He stands at the bottom of The Broadway next to the River Itchen and the Guildhall, …

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652 m

The City Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

a key landmark that crosses the River Itchen right next to the famous Winchester City Mill on the eastern edge of the city centre.

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728 m

The Weirs, Winchester

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Weirs is a stunning walkway located at the bottom of the high street and behind Wolvesey Palace and the cathedral. Swans, ducks and moorhens are often seen paddling about …

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2.43 km

St Catherine's Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

This wonderful lookout point is the site of an Iron Age hillfort as well as a thriving nature reserve. The summit stands 230 feet (70 m) above the River Itchen …

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4.37 km

Winchester Guildhall

Highlight • Monument

Winchester is packed to the rafters with phenomenal buildings, each worth seeking out and seeing for yourself. The Guildhall is particularly magnificent and stands near the bottom of the High …

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6.07 km

Westgate, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the Westgate and it contains a tiny museum which you should visit when open. You can also step outside at the top to enjoy a view down the High Street.

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6.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.49 km

1.57 km

1.08 km

930 m

169 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

2.22 km

875 m

640 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

27°C

16°C

31 %

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The Weirs, Winchester – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

The Buttercross, Winchester

Winchester High Street

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester

The City Bridge

The Weirs, Winchester

St Catherine's Hill

Winchester Guildhall

Westgate, Winchester

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