St Swithun's Way
A long distance path of 34 miles in Hampshire and Surrey, this walk across lovely countryside on the edge of the South Downs celebrates a local 9th century Bishop - not to be confused with the one who brought all the rain! Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Winchester Cathedral
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
Grid Ref: SU481292
Climbing: 590 metres
Walk time: 13-17 hours
Days: 2-3
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL32 Winchester, New Alresford and East Meon
OL33 Haslemere and Petersfield
144 Basingstoke, Alton and Whitchurch
145 Guildford and Farnham
OL33 Haslemere and Petersfield
144 Basingstoke, Alton and Whitchurch
145 Guildford and Farnham
Summary:
St Swithun's Way long-distance footpath extends from Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire to Farnham, Surrey. It is named after Swithun, a 9th-century Bishop of Winchester. From beginning to end, places visited include Winchester Cathedral, Kings Worthy, Abbots Worthy, Martyr Worthy, Itchen Abbas, Ovington, New Alresford, Bishop's Sutton, Ropley, Four Marks, Chawton, Alton, Upper Froyle, Bentley and Farnham.
Useful Links:
Hampshire County Council
Wikipedia
James McDonald's St Swithun's Way walk
Long Distance Walkers Association
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