St Catherine's Hill – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

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St Catherine's Hill – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

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St Catherine's Hill – St Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester

02:31

9.36km

110m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

865 m

Hospital of Saint Cross

Archaeological Site

2.82 km

St Catherine's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The pathway up is unclear from this point. Note however that there is an easy to follow route up with mostly steps on the south west side of the hill

Tip by

3.33 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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3.42 km

View from St Catherine's Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chalk on slope is very slippery after rain. Cafe on cyclepath at the bottom is a lovely pitstop.

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5.62 km

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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5.70 km

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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5.79 km

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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6.72 km

Priory Gate, Winchester

Highlight • Monument

Very old door giving access to the cathedral grounds

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7.95 km

River Itchen

Highlight • Natural

This little river is clear and clean - there's a lot of history in the area too!

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9.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

2.07 km

1.16 km

787 m

753 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

2.58 km

2.28 km

982 m

495 m

137 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

11°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

October 6, 2023,St Catherine’s Hill loop from Winchester - South Downs National Park

A nice walk around Winchester taking in the Great Hall, Cathederal, St Catherine's Hill and river walk. A walk through history!

Parking: Dropped off as the city car parks were a stingy £17.
Route: Excellent footpaths, nice hill, historic walk.
Statistics: 9kms with a 100m of height gain done in three hours.