WINCHESTER CIRCULAR & CHRISTMAS MARKET

Join us for a hike through idyllic Hampshire countryside ending at a well known Cathedral and Xmas market. We pass a famous 17th century Hospice, Winchester School and Jane Austen's House. You can end the day with a visit to the Christmas market behind the Cathedral and / or do some ice skating and other activities

https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/christmas-market

HIGHLIGHTS

Hike through Idyllic Hampshire Countryside

Walk through England's former capital

Jane Austen's House

Winchester Cathedral

The Great Hall

17th Century Hospice

Winchester School & Castle

Visit one of the UK's leading Christmas markets

STATS

Distance: Approx 10 miles (16 km)

Ascent: 1 short & steep ascent (15 mins) the rest is all flat

Walk pace: Brisk

Good hiking boots / shoes as parts of the hike can be muddy

Terrain: Mainly flat with one short but steep incline. The hike goes through woodlands, across streams and up Catherine's Hill, through fields and another small hill before meandering our way back to the town centre

Bring sandwiches and atleast 1 litre of water with you. There are places along the way we can stop to eat our lunch (by one of the streams). We will then have a short (20-30 mins) stop at The Bridge Inn Pub in Shawford for a toilet break / drinks.

TRAIN

From London Waterloo

Check timings using www.trainline.com

MEETING PLACE

As just outside the station it can get very crowded. All those that are registered will be sent details of the meeting place which is about 7-8 mins walk away

START TIME: 10.30 am

END TIME: 16.30 pm

We won't be able to wait for late comers as the walk is already starting late in the day

TRAIN

Check train times from London Waterloo from here. Best to catch an earlier train and visit the Great Hall (Near the station) before the groups comes as we will not go inside it.

www.trainline.com

Hike fee: £8.00 (By bank transfer)

Kats Adventures Limited
40 09 25
41764527
ref: Name / Winchester

then message me and I'll register you

Hike leader: Amit (0776 019 8360)

Parking: Available at the car park at Winchester station and nearby (But get there early as it will be very busy on Saturday)

WINCHESTER STATION CAR PARK