St Swithun’s Way
A 34-mile long-distance path in Hampshire and Surrey. This walk crosses lovely countryside on the edge of the South Downs, celebrating a 9th-century bishop (not to be confused with the one who brought all the rain!). With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Winchester Cathedral
Grid Ref: SU 481 292
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
Grid Ref: SU 481 292
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
Climbing: 590 metres
Time: 13–17 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Time: 13–17 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL32 Winchester, New Alresford and East Meon
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.