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Overview

Walking the upper half of the iconic Itchen Way, from the Cathedral at Winchester to the river source Cheriton.  This walk along a world class chalk river makes for a wonderful day out, packed with natural and historic interest.

This is the second of two walks, the first from the river's mouth to Winchester on Monday 21 August, allowing for a complete walk of the Itchen Way.

Monday, 18 September 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
210.3m / 690ft
Type:
circular

This will be a linear walk, aiming to catch the 4.13pm #67 bus back from Cheriton to Winchester (changing at Alresford for the #64)

We will stop for a picnic lunch, so you will need to bring a packed lunch.  There are no public toilets, but we will be passing a couple of pubs around the half way point which may let you use their facilities, and a pub at Cheriton close to the finish point.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 48116 29293
Nearest postcode:
SO23 9HA
what3words:
springing.worry.beam
Start time:
9:30 am

We will meet outside the main (West) entrance to the cathedral

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking