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River Itchen loop from Shawford

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River Itchen loop from Shawford

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River Itchen loop from Shawford

02:14

20.3km

220m

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: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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802 m

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bring your toqel and swimsuit

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7.81 km

Old Down Plantation

Forest

11.8 km

Chilcomb Wood

Forest

16.4 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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17.0 km

View of The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hospital of St Cross is said to be England's oldest charitable institution. It was founded by Henry of Blois between 1132 and 1136 after he was appointed Bishop of …

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17.1 km

View of the Hospital of St Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hospital of St Cross is said to be England's oldest charitable institution. It was founded by Henry of Blois between 1132 and 1136 after he was appointed Bishop of …

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19.2 km

Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

20.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.35 km

2.45 km

2.00 km

1.30 km

461 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

5.78 km

5.24 km

986 m

474 m

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

23°C

13°C

41 %

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River Itchen loop from Shawford

Compton Lock — wild swimming spot

River Itchen

View of The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty

View of the Hospital of St Cross

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