Pilgrim’s Trail
A 29-mile long-distance path in Hampshire following a medieval trail between Winchester and Portsmouth. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Winchester Cathedral
Grid Ref: SU 481 293
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Grid Ref: SU 481 293
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Climbing: 631 metres
Time: 11–14 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Time: 11–14 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL3 Meon Valley – Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham
OL29 Isle of Wight
OL32 Winchester, New Alresford and East Meon
Summary
The Pilgrim’s Trail is a medieval long-distance footpath running from Winchester to Portsmouth through Bishop’s Waltham and Southwick, following in the footsteps of pilgrims who made the long journey to worship St Michael in Normandy.
Places of interest visited along the route include Owslebury, Upham, Newtown, Bishop’s Waltham, Waltham Chase, Hillpound, West Walk, and Southwick.