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Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

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Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

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Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

02:00

7.36km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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838 m

View of Farley Mount Countryside

Highlight • Trail

Great views up near Farley Mount and some great trails to ride or walk.
Can get very muddy along the top in wet conditions.

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995 m

View of the Hampshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to stop and take in the view, with a bench if you want to rest for a few minutes.

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1.79 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.

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1.89 km

Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

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

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4.44 km

Charlwood Copse

Forest

5.84 km

Ashley Down Plantation

Forest

6.23 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.

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6.31 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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6.32 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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7.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.96 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

4.85 km

1.90 km

570 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail – Back o' Farley Descent loop from Sparsholt Villa Rustica

View of Farley Mount Countryside

View of the Hampshire Hills

Parnholt Woods — Bluebell Walk

Parnholt Woods Bluebell Trail

Back o' Farley Descent

View of the Itchen–Test watershed

View of the Wessex Downs

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