For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Winchester. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Winchester

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Exton to Buriton
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
21.3 km
6:00 h
405 m
387 m
A lovely day of hiking with two possible view points of Old Winchester Hill and Buster Hill, opening up views over rolling green hills, the Isle of Wight and the Channel.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Exton to South Harting
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
27.3 km
7:30 h
438 m
427 m
A lovely day of hiking with two possible view points of Old Winchester Hill and Buster Hill, opening up views over rolling green hills, the Isle of Wight and the Channel.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Winchester to East Meon
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
29.8 km
8:00 h
413 m
347 m
The first stage of the South Downs Way begins in the historic city of Winchester and takes you to East Meon via Beacon Hill Nature Reserve. A wonderful introduction to the trail.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Winchester to Exton
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
19.9 km
5:30 h
248 m
208 m
The first stage of the South Downs Way begins in the historic city of Winchester and takes you to Exton via Beacon Hill Nature Reserve. A wonderful introduction to the trail.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Warnford to South Harting
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
27.5 km
7:30 h
457 m
457 m
A lovely day of hiking with two possible view points of Old Winchester Hill and Buster Hill, opening up views over rolling green hills, the Isle of Wight and the Channel.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Winchester to Warnford
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
20.1 km
5:30 h
237 m
185 m
The first stage of the South Downs Way begins in the historic city of Winchester and takes you to Exton via Beacon Hill Nature Reserve. A wonderful introduction to the trail.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Farley Mount and Parnholt Wood
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10 km
2:36 h
174 m
173 m
A moderate circular walk with outstanding views over varied terrain including woodland and open downland

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Eastleigh to Winchester - Itchen Navigation 9mi
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.8 km
3:52 h
318 m
280 m
Eastleigh train station to Winchester train station.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Weston Colley Circular
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.4 km
2:35 h
22 m
23 m
Easy countryside walk through lanes and fields, stopped off and had a lovely pub lunch at the "Coach and Horses"
We stayed at the Rivermead Camp Site which was perfect
Good for dogs, 50% on lead and 50% off

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Cheriton Walk
Difficulty
moderate
16 km
4:03 h
108 m
108 m
Allow: 4+ hoursAlternative routes: Short cut 5 miles/8km, 2-2.5 hoursBus: 67 (Velvet Bus) Please check velvetbus.co.ukRail: Nearest train station Winchester please check nationalrail.co.ukAccess: Some hillsAny comments please send to info@southdowns.gov.uk
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Droxford along Meon Valley by Rob
April 10, 2022
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Excellent walk along the valley. Some beautiful views too. Not too strenuous.
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Exton day walk by Joshua
March 31, 2022
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Farley Mount Memorial and Country Park by Unamed
February 27, 2022
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