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Cycling in and around Winchester

There are plenty of places in Winchester and the surrounding countryside for you to discover by bike.

Whether you want a short ride or fancy something a bit more challenging, you will be sure to find a scenic route.

South Downs Way

Experience some of our finest countryside between Winchester, first capital of England, and the white chalk cliffs of Eastbourne. If you are interested in great views, attractive wildlife, visible prehistory, fine pubs and pretty villages, or if you just fancy a challenge, the South Downs Way awaits you more...

Test Way off road cycle trail

Running between Stonymarsh and Stockbridge, this disused railway track provides a safe and flat surface for cycling more...

Cheesefoot Head off road cycle trail

This trail is characterised by the chalkland scenery of Winchester and Longwood more...

Meon Valley off road cycle trail

A challenging trail following the Downs of Hampshire. Stunning views from Butser Hill more...

Farley Mount off road cycle trail

The trail travels through the small hamlet of Farley, with its unusual church, and follows the edge of Parnholt Wood plantation into Ashley Down more...

Ox Drove off road cycle trail

This cross country trail uses part of the Ox Drove Way, once a drove route for cattle more...

Sparsholt off road cycle trail

Gently undulating roads and rough tracks may be followed across both wooded and open country more...

Winchester off road cycle trail

A demanding and dramatic trail following part of the 'South Downs Way', dropping into Winchester and continuing north out to Micheldever Wood more...

Meon and Itchen Valley Church cycle routes

These trails combine the wonderful landscapes and scenery of Meon Valley and Itchen Valley with the discovery of some of the county's most important churches exhibiting a wide range of architectural styles: Saxon, Norman, Georgian and late Victorian more...

Bikeabout Bicycle loan Service

Leave the car behind and head for Winchester to borrow a bicycle from the Bikeabout bicycle loan service. A wonderful way to get to know the city and surrounding countryside.

For an annual registration fee of £20 (or £35 for two) you can borrow a bike as often as you like. On joining the Bikeabout scheme you will also receive a free cycle helmet, personal reflective jacket and cycle map.

The scheme operates from Winchester Tourist Information Centre and Shopmobility in The Brooks Shopping Centre.