Climb St. Catherine’s Hill & discover views across Winchester | Hidden Walks of Hampshire #7
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2023
- In this episode of Hidden Walks of Hampshire, join Gemma and her niece Dulcie as they explore the picturesque landscape of St. Catherine's Hill, a chalk downland hill on the outskirts of Winchester. Experience the beauty of the local wildlife and uncover hidden gems on this delightful walking tour - perfect for a family adventure!
We would like to extend our thanks to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust who manage this beautiful natural setting. St. Catherine's Hill is managed by the Trust to make it a haven for both wildlife and visitors. For more information on how you can explore or support this incredible area, visit [Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust] - www.hiwwt.org.uk/
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About Manor Farm
A historic working farm set in a scenic landscape of farmland and ancient woodland on the banks of the River Hamble. Come to the farm to meet the animals, feed the ducks and the chickens, watch the farmer milk the cow, experience what life on a farm was like in the early 1900s in our historic farmhouse, and take part in a lesson in our Victorian schoolroom.
About Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Hampshire's largest Country Park, over 600 hectares of land located within the South Downs National Park. Home to some of the best mountain bike trails in Hampshire.
About Royal Victoria Country Park
This historic country park in Netley, Southampton is home to The Chapel which brings to life the rich history of the military hospital that once dominated the site of the Royal Victoria Country Park.
About Lepe Country Park
Located on the edge of the New Forest and with stunning views from Hurst Castle to Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower, watch the windsurfers skimming the water, boats sailing out of the Beaulieu River or the ships coming into Southampton Water. Or why not Lepe back in time, and discover more about Lepe’s significance not only during World War 2 but also the Cold War, with a trip to our D-Day remains and our monitoring post.
About Staunton Country Park & Farm
A Country Park that offers the wildness of the countryside, historic landscapes and the enjoyments of an ornamental farm with a range of fantastic animals!
About Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
A nationally renowned nature reserve, a celebrated refuge for ducks, geese, wading birds, and the rare Avocet.
About River Hamble Country Park
Visit River Hamble Country Park for a walk by the river or through the woodlands, hire a BBQ site, have a picnic on the wide-open fields, let the children play on the play equipment, have a go at crabbing down on the pontoon, or grab a cuppa in Barnfield!
Ahh miss walking up St Catherines Hill. Maybe I'll give it a go this weekend (pending good weather haha)
Great video guy's.Its on my to do list now
I loved this video thank you! I can't wait to take my little one on the walk now 😊
We finally did it! Thankyou for the inspiration!
Nice one guys 👍. I really enjoyed your post.
St Catherine’s Hill is a nice spot for a walk. The Cafe’ is a great addition.
Also this location is only a short walk into Winchester. 😀
What a star! Great explanation of public rights of way and access :-)
We're so glad you enjoyed it! If you have any more questions or topics you'd like to learn about, feel free to let us know. Happy exploring! 🌄🚶♀️
Very natural in delivery, and Dollce! ? Was obviously happy to be out and enjoying the countryside I was out in the countryside and grew to love nature in the 50s its not only relaxing but your mind is much better out there in the wild as apposed to computers and hanging around shopping centres. 5⭐️
Thank you so much for the kind words! It's wonderful to hear about your love for nature. We wholeheartedly agree - there's something truly special about being out in the wild. 🍃🌟
good piece. I'm involved in the area.
Handlebar Cafe since before it was built. It's part of a not for profit community project to get people walking and cycling
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust which manages St Catherine's hill for Winchester College
Sustrans which helps manage the path including from cafe to plague pits (and beyond). My 11yo granddaughter helps in this one and manages the bird feeder at the cafe
Itchen Navigation project which just here coincides with the same path (and continues to Southampton).
Would have been nice for the last 2 to have a mention, especially as HCC countryside helps manage Itchen Navigation
Oh wow! Sounds like there might be potential for another Hidden Walks episode in future?! Sounds like you do some amazing work... thanks for watching!
*Promo SM* 😉
Yes, it is a "SSSI", a beautiful ancient landscape with a massive motorway cutting hacked through it instead of a tunnel and on most weekends swarming with people carrying their disposable coffee cups from the convenient cafe after they have strolled along the convenient tarmac path to the bottom of the hill.
Yes it was beautiful once, now there is a huge motorway built by the side of it instead of a tunnel to avoid destroying a site of natural beauty! Not only that the motorway was built straight through the middle of various ancient woodlands and blue bell woods a few miles up the road. The only reason the motorway wasn’t built over the water gardens was because of a few activists strapping themselves to trees in the 90s! So all in all a nice place to go but ruined by light noise and air pollution. Well done to our need to get everything straight away!
Are the paths suitable for small sit on scooter 🛵 as cannot walk far?