View from Small Down – Winchester Cathedral loop from Warnford

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View from Small Down – Winchester Cathedral loop from Warnford

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View from Small Down – Winchester Cathedral loop from Warnford

08:22

74.5km

1,130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.6 km

East Meon Village

Highlight • Historical Site

East Meon is a picturesque Hampshire village which straddles the pretty River Meon. It's the highest village in the Meon Valley.

It boasts a number of ancient buildings such as …

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20.5 km

View from Small Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the imposing ridge summit of Small Down, you are afforded superb views over the sleepy village of East Meon, the upper Meon Valley and across to the magnificent Butser Hill in the east.

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24.6 km

Whitewool Pond

Lake

27.5 km

Old Winchester Hill Iron Age Fort

Fort

32.2 km

View from Beacon Hill

Highlight • Summit

A steep climb up to the beacon on Beacon Hill. Stop for breath and enjoy the view behind over the valley.

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32.9 km

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Directly on the South Downs Way. Great views.

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49.5 km

Chilcomb Wood

Forest

53.8 km

Winchester Cathedral is the longest medieval cathedral in Europe and has a history stretching back more than 1,000 years. Inside, you find 12th-century wall paintings, medieval carvings, contemporary art, and …

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54.4 km

East Gate (site of)

Archaeological Site

71.9 km