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Back o' Farley Descent – View of the Wessex Downs loop from King's Somborne

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Back o' Farley Descent – View of the Wessex Downs loop from King's Somborne

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Back o' Farley Descent – View of the Wessex Downs loop from King's Somborne

02:58

10.8km

170m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.20 km

Charlwood Copse

Forest

4.99 km

Back o' Farley Descent

Highlight • MTB Park

Back o Farley is one of the best descents in the area. Rooty in places, twisty in others and wide open at times as well. Watch out for the sharp left-hander part way down.

Tip by

5.07 km

View of the Itchen–Test watershed

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the watershed between the Itchen and the Test, this is a lovely spot to stop and admire the views

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5.07 km

View of the Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural

Fantastic viewpoint from which to admire the big skies and open landscapes of the surrounding Downs.

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5.92 km

Parnholt Woods — Bluebell Walk

Highlight • Natural

Come here in mid to late April and you'll find one of the best bluebell woods near Winchester.

Tip by

6.00 km

Bluebells in Parnholt Woods

Highlight • Natural

6.93 km

Parnholt Wood

Forest

7.80 km

The Crown Inn

Highlight • Pub

9.92 km

King's Somborne Vineyard

Highlight • Structure

Wonderful ranks reaching over the hill outside of King’s Somborne

Tip by

10.8 km

St Peter and St Paul's Church, King's Somborne

Highlight • Other

Striking Grade II Listed Building in the heart of Kings Somborne.

Tip by

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

1.75 km

1.11 km

796 m

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

2.91 km

2.29 km

2.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

17°C

6°C

0 %

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Back o' Farley Descent – View of the Wessex Downs loop from King's Somborne

Back o' Farley Descent

View of the Itchen–Test watershed

View of the Wessex Downs

Parnholt Woods — Bluebell Walk

Bluebells in Parnholt Woods

The Crown Inn

King's Somborne Vineyard

St Peter and St Paul's Church, King's Somborne

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