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Walk the River Itchen from Itchen Abbas

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Walk from Itchen Abbas, a pretty village on the River Itchen north of Winchester. From here follow the river along the Itchen Way down to Winchester, passing picturesque villages and interesting wildlife. Or head north over the downs to Micheldover Woods or Abbotstone Down. Start or finish with a pub lunch at The Plough.

Hiking
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General Information
Free entry

Free access

Suitable for dogs

Suitable for dogs

Refreshments available on site.

Refreshments available on site.

Disabled Toilets available

Toilets available in the pub on site, including disabled ones.

Camping

There is a campsite a 10 minute drive away.

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For more info, visit the South Downs National park website

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Itchen Abbas Circular

Intermediates and above

Intermediates and above

10.7kms

3hrs

An enjoyable circuit through open countryside and around Itchen Woods

Watercress Way Loop

All abilities

All abilities

6.5kms

1.5hrs

A gentle, varied loop taking in stretches of the dismantled watercress line and the Itchen Way.

Little Hayes & Avington Loop

All abilities

All abilities

4.9kms

1.5hrs

A short riverside loop back through Avington
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Itchen Abbas, Winchester SO21 1BQ, UK

Free parking

Free, accessible parking in the local's pub's car park. Otherwise, parking is limited.

Not easily accessible by public transport.

Not asily accessible by public transport.




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