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Saint Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester — South Downs National Park

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Saint Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester — South Downs National Park

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Saint Catherine's Hill loop from Winchester — South Downs National Park

01:07

10.3km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.99 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 freight in 1966 as part of the national programme of closures proposed by Dr Richard Beeching.

The viaduct has now been repaired to begin a new life as part of the National Cycle Route Network Route 23, for walkers and cyclists to enjoy. Take the Viaduct Way and enjoy some scenic views from a lovingly restored landmark.

visitwinchester.co.uk/listing/viaduct-way-trail

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7.08 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 Winchester at the age of 28. It was created in order to house and support 13 poor men, known as Brothers, and to feed a further 100 men at its gates each day, with food and drink from the hospital's own land, mills and farms. In 1445 another Order of Brothers was created by Cardinal Henry Beaufort, the Order of Noble Poverty. Today the Hospital is home to 25 'Brothers'.

Built with stone from as far afield as Caen, the church consists of stunning honey coloured Norman stonework both inside and out. On a column on the north aisle is carved the cross of St Cross. In the window nearest to the eastern side of the north transept, the stone surround is strangely angled. This device means that sunlight from the window falls on the cross only on 3rd May (the day in the church calendar of the Invention of the Cross) and 14th September (Holy Cross Day).

nationalchurchestrust.org/church/hospital-st-cross-winchester

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9.23 km

Winchester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

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 internal architecture as impressive as the exterior. The cathedral is Grade I-listed.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.52 km

3.30 km

1.22 km

1.16 km

844 m

307 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

2.00 km

1.47 km

1.40 km

724 m

516 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 8 May

20°C

6°C

13 %

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Hockley Viaduct

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

Winchester Cathedral

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