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Hilly Circular Cycle Route from Winchester
Winchester
Hants
SO23 8TJ
About
This short but hilly ride visits the western end of the South Downs National Park and the Itchen valley between Alresford and Winchester.
The ride starts at Winchester, the ancient capital of England, a city well worth exploring before or after the ride. The route leaves Winchester on the former Didcot to Southampton railway line, now a cycle track, before climbing up to Owlesbury via Twyford. The ride reaches its highest point at Lane End before dropping down to the river Itchen at Ovington. A beautiful and almost car-free ride via Avington Park (watch out for Highland Cattle on the road) along the south side of the river brings the rider back into the heart of Winchester.
Cycling: Road
Difficulty: 6/10
Distance: 20 miles/2.5hrs
OS Explorer Map: OL32
OS Landranger Map: 185
Nearest Railway Station: Winchester (start and finish)
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Some highlights: Winchester, South Downs National Park, Avington Park and River Itchen
Refreshments:
Coffee on arrival: Hadlebar Cafe, eighteen71 and Flat Whites
Mid-ride refreshments (13mi): The Bush Inn, Ovington
Afternoon tea or end of ride pint (20mi): Plenty of cafes, resturants and pubs to choose from in Winchester.
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