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

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

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

01:54

17.6km

170m

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: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 km

Whiteshute Ridge

Nature Reserve

4.19 km

Hockley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Walk or cycle along Winchester’s restored historic railway.
Opened in 1891, the Hockley Viaduct was part of the Didcot to Southampton railway. It closed to passengers in 1960, and to …

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4.38 km

Originally called the Shawford Viaduct, this 19th-century railway viaduct to the south of Winchester ceased operating as a railway link in 1966 and is now open to walkers and cyclists as part of National Cycle Network Route 23.

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5.16 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

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5.96 km

Cadence Café Winchester

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee, cake, bacon rolls! Plus minor repairs and basic parts. Worth a look.

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7.55 km

The Weirs, Winchester

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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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7.58 km

Remains of the Roman Wall, Winchester

Highlight • Historical Site

Signposted remains of the Roman walls. Next to the beautiful Itchen river

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7.64 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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7.83 km

The Lockburn: a medieval drainage channel.

Highlight • Historical Site

Behind rusty railings and bins, down an alley. Is such a piece of history. This was actually one of things i'd come to see!!
The Lockburn was Winchester's ancient drainage …

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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