Following the River Itchen from the mouth to the source this varied route leads from the chalk downland through Winchester to water meadows and nature reserves and the downs.
moderate
Distance 42.9 km
Start near Woolston station near Southampton Docks and head north through Southampton and a lovely riverside park near Swaythling. The path continues past Southampton Airport and through Eastleigh before arriving at Winchester with its impressive cathedral. then turn east towards Itchen Abbas and New Arlesford with the final section passing through Cheriton and finishing at National Trust owned Hinton Ampner House and Gardens.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
110 m
Lowest point
1 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SU 43827 11221
DD
50.898815, -1.378147
DMS
50°53'55.7"N 1°22'41.3"W
UTM
30U 614049 5639825
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SU 43827 11221
DD
50.898815, -1.378147
DMS
50°53'55.7"N 1°22'41.3"W
UTM
30U 614049 5639825
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
42.9 km
Duration
10:33 h
Ascent
145 m
Descent
83 m
Highest point
110 m
Lowest point
1 m
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