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Ruins of Netley Abbey – Netley Abbey loop from Woolston

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Ruins of Netley Abbey – Netley Abbey loop from Woolston

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Ruins of Netley Abbey – Netley Abbey loop from Woolston

01:12

11.6km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.43 km

Ruins of Netley Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The spellbinding ruins of Netley Abbey are the most complete surviving Cistercian monastery in southern England. The abbey was founded in 1239 as a house for monks of the austere Cistercian order. Monastic life at Netley Abbey came to an abrupt end in 1536 as a result of King Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries. This heralded a new phase for the abbey, however, when it was granted to Sir William Paulet, who created a fashionable Tudor courtyard house. The abbey is free to enter. For more information, visit: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/netley-abbey.

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2.50 km

Netley Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

4.36 km

Royal Victoria Country Park Chapel and Beach

Highlight • Religious Site

Site of the old military hospital: the old chapel survives as a visitor centre (you can go up the tower), there are children's play areas, a miniature railway and lots of flat gentle walks. You have to pay to park the car but walkers and cyclists get in free.

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5.42 km

View of the Solent

Highlight • Beach

7.52 km

Café at Royal Victoria Country Park

Highlight • Cafe

Good spot for a break with lots of family activities.
hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/rvcp

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7.68 km

Royal Victoria Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Covering 200 acres of woodland, parkland and a stretch of shingle shoreline, Royal Victoria Country Park has lots to see and do including a miniature railway, play area for kids, and a chapel, which was once at the heart of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital. It also has a cafe and toilets - opening hours vary according to season so check the website before you visit.

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11.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

3.16 km

1.36 km

713 m

294 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

2.01 km

996 m

495 m

294 m

Elevation

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Saturday 29 August

21°C

13°C

66 %

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Ruins of Netley Abbey – Netley Abbey loop from Woolston

Ruins of Netley Abbey

Netley Abbey

Royal Victoria Country Park Chapel and Beach

View of the Solent

Café at Royal Victoria Country Park

Royal Victoria Chapel

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