walk#12 – from one sluice to the next
We walk towards Shawford and Otterbourne along the River Itchen on the 12th and final walk of the 12 walks… Read More »walk#12 – from one sluice to the next
12 walks
Walks that are part of the 12 walks challenge
walk#11 – no man’s land to bluebell heaven
Crabwood and Farley Mount is a popular destination for Winchester residents who want to go for a walk. Rather than… Read More »walk#11 – no man’s land to bluebell heaven
walk#10 – railway line and watercress
On the way to South Wonston we walk through Headbourne Worthy, skirt the Barton Meadows Nature Reserve (see walk#3), and… Read More »walk#10 – railway line and watercress
walk#9 – south downs views
We leave the city to the East, climb up St Giles Hill to take in some South Downs views. Winchester… Read More »walk#9 – south downs views
walk#8 – 36 holes and a new village
Two of the three Winchester golf courses, Royal Winchester Golf Club and South Winchester Golf Club are being crossed on… Read More »walk#8 – 36 holes and a new village
walk#7 – horses, burial mounds and an avenue
The path through Littleton Stud with paddocks connects Three Maids Hill by Andover Road with the village of Littleton. Further… Read More »walk#7 – horses, burial mounds and an avenue
walk#6 – wild river and parkland
Avington with it’s stately home and landscaped park makes a good destination for a loop on both sides of the… Read More »walk#6 – wild river and parkland
walk#5 – hill fort and meadows
The part of the Itchen Way from King Alfred down to St Catherine’s Hill and returning on Keats Walk back… Read More »walk#5 – hill fort and meadows
walk#4 – grand views of the city and farmlands
In the southern part of the city, the walk starts with views of the cathedral from Whiteshute Ridge, a stretch… Read More »walk#4 – grand views of the city and farmlands
walk#3 – wildflowers and deer
Not far away from Waitrose in Weeke, or even closer from Andover Road, Barton Meadows Nature Reserve is a fairly… Read More »walk#3 – wildflowers and deer