St. Catherine's Hill is a chalk downland hill and 43-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the outskirts of Winchester in Hampshire. It is owned by Winchester College but open to the public.
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A hidden jewel of a day out. Perfect for the less fit, or scramblers alike. A short hill gives an incredible vista. You will ask “where the heck am I? I was in boscombe 10 minutes ago!!” Great for a picnic. Great for the kids with lots to climb and the nature changes rapidly from forest to quarry to ... underground nuclear bunker?
Fantastic billtong in the African shop. Great samosas in the 7/11 in the car park. They are on the counter. Save...
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St Catherines Hill on a summers day in August is like a piece of the New Forest placed in Christchurch with its heather and pine. In addition there are good views over and along the Avon valley and the uphill walk offers an opportunity for exercise rewarded by the views. There is parking in st. Catherines Hill lane; if the immediate places are full there are more ten metres futher up...
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The views from St Catherine's Hill are just stunning, on a clear day you can make out the Needles. The sky just stretches forever. I love taking my dog for a good run about up here. There are usually plenty of other people walking their dogs, as well as hikers, cyclists and joggers. There are lots of very clear paths, but it never feels very busy. Being up here is so good for my...
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