Shawford Down to Winchester Circular

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Overview

A walk following the beautiful Itchen Way, skirting the south side of Winchester and then return via the Clarendon Way and Silkstead Lane. Picnic Lunch. A small part of the walk passes through a nature reserve where dogs are not allowed.

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 171.6m / 563ft
Type:: circular

Can be very muddy in parts if conditions have been wet. Please contact the leader by 6pm the previous day if you intend to come on this walk or would like to car share.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 35943 20955
Nearest postcode:: SO51 8AF
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Romsey Rapids car park far side ajacent to football field for car share to start.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 46783 24828
Nearest postcode:: SO21 2BX
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Shawford Down Upper Car Park, Otterbourne Road

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