Winchester, St Catherine's Hill & Water Meadows
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Paul Ramplin
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Start: Outside Winchester Cathedral.
A delightful & varied walk visiting Winchester's Cathedral Area followed by a walk alongside the River Itchen; an ascent of St Catherine's Hill to see great views over the city; then a flat loop around the water meadows, passing the ancient Hospital of St Cross
A delightful & varied walk visiting Winchester's Cathedral Area followed by a walk alongside the River Itchen; an ascent of St Catherine's Hill to see great views over the city; then a flat loop around the water meadows, passing the ancient Hospital of St Cross
easy
Distance 7 km
1:52 h
69 m
70 m
98 m
28 m
Start: Outside Winchester Cathedral by the Cathedral Cafe (toilets at the cafe).
A delightful and varied walk through the City of Winchester, passing the Alfred Monument, then walking alongside the River Itchen and up St Catherine's Hill to see great views over the city. After walking through the small copse of trees on the top of the hill the route takes the easy wooden steps off the hill and then loops around the fabulous water meadows nature reserve (SSSI), passing the ancient Hospital of Saint Cross (has good cafe) and then back into Winchester passing Jane Austin's house on the way.
A delightful and varied walk through the City of Winchester, passing the Alfred Monument, then walking alongside the River Itchen and up St Catherine's Hill to see great views over the city. After walking through the small copse of trees on the top of the hill the route takes the easy wooden steps off the hill and then loops around the fabulous water meadows nature reserve (SSSI), passing the ancient Hospital of Saint Cross (has good cafe) and then back into Winchester passing Jane Austin's house on the way.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
98 m
Lowest point
28 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SU 48125 29300
DD
51.061036, -1.314643
DMS
51°03'39.7"N 1°18'52.7"W
UTM
30U 618102 5657963
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SU 48125 29300
DD
51.061036, -1.314643
DMS
51°03'39.7"N 1°18'52.7"W
UTM
30U 618102 5657963
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Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
7 km
Duration
1:52 h
Ascent
69 m
Descent
70 m
Highest point
98 m
Lowest point
28 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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