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Cycle the Meon Valley from Petersfield
Petersfield
Hants
GU32 3EE
About
This medium-length ride combines some of the prettiest villages in the Meon Valley with spectacular views over both the valley to the north and the Solent including the Isle of Wight to the south.
Cycling: Road
Difficulty: 5/10
Distance: 29 miles / 3.5hrs
OS Explorer Map: OL32 and OL33
OS Landranger Map: 185 and 196 and 197
Nearest Railway Station: Petersfield (start and finish)
The ride starts at Petersfield Station, which is served by regular train services on the London to Portsmouth line. The route leaves Petersfield on quiet roads and cycle tracks before turning west towards the Meon Valley and the chocolate box village of East Meon. From here, the ride climbs over Teglease Down before dropping down to the River Meon at Soberton. After this, the route returns to Petersfield via Hambledon (the 'Cradle of Cricket') and Clanfield and the very pretty New Barn Lane through the aptly named Head Down Plantation.
Some highlights:
Butser Ancient Farm
Old Winchester Hill (1mi off-route)
Meon Valley Trail
St Huberts Church, Idsworth (1mi off-route)
Refreshments:
Coffee on arrival:
Plenty of choice in the town centre including The Natural Apothecary (closed on Sunday)
Mid-morning refreshment or lunch (12mi):
The White Lion, Soberton
Alternative mid-morning refreshment or lunch (22.5mi):
The Red Lion, Chalton
Afternoon tea or end of ride pint (29mi):
Plenty of choice in Petersfield town centre
