Sat 1 June 2019 - 6 miles - A HISTORIC CATHEDRAL CITY & ST CATHERINE'S HILL, WINCHESTER - Leader: Roger B

This walk takes in many of the major points of interest and some of its prettiest streets. It then carries on out along the idyllic River Itchen to St Catherines Hill, the iron age hillfort, from where there are spectacular views of the city. On to St Cross including a pretty approach to the church along the watermeadows and back to Winchester for a late lunch with time to explore the City and Cathedral. One ascent and descent at St Catherine's Hill both by steps. (SWC15). Lunch: Plenty of eateries & picnic spots in Winchester at end of walk.

Leader briefing us on our history at the West Gate into town

Taking in the longest cathedral in the country!

Leaving town for the walk

River Itchen

Coming down from St Catherine’s Hill with Winchester in the distance

Water meadows

(Most of) the Group at the Hospital of St Cross on our way back to town diplomatically out of the way of the inevitable wedding

Photos: Ruth