Winchester City Walk & Christmas Market, 5 miles, easy

This 5 mile route takes us on a tour of the historic landmarks of King Alfred's Winchester.

This walk will be led by Alex.

Please see our website for more information about the group.

Pace: gentle.

Walk details

We start our walk at Winchester station heading towards St Bartholomew's churchyard and Hyde Abbey Garden which reflects the abbey church and marks the site of Alfred the Great’s medieval tomb.

We continue our walk meandering the streets of Winchester taking in the historic sites before crossing the grounds of the Cathedral where we shall return to at the end of our walk to enjoy the Christmas market!

After the Cathedral (and depending on the recent weather conditions!) we stroll along the River Itchen before heading to St Giles Hill view point giving us a panoramic view of the city.

After taking in the view we head back to the Cathedral via the Abbey Gardens in time to enjoy the Christmas market.

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading take the 11:52 train arriving in Winchester at 12:26.

By car

Parking is available at Winchester station – charges apply.
Winchester also has various Park&Rides that cost £3.50 for the whole day.

Notes

• Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
• Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day of the walk in enough time to be helpful.