WALKS IN HAMPSHIRE at CHERITON (SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK) [4K]

This is another video in my series “Walks in Hampshire” accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode I visit the pretty village of Cheriton & explore the surrounding countryside.
My 4.5 mile circular route starts & finishes in the village which is situated 7 miles East of Winchester. After looking at the church, the delightful village green & some beautiful thatched buildings I head off into the countryside, passing the historic Cheriton House.
From the ridge along Upper Lamborough Lane I get to enjoy some stunning views across the valley - which was the location of the Battle of Cheriton in 1644 (one of the first major victories for the Parliamentary Army against the Royalists).
Passing alongside Cheriton Woods, I find the memorial to the battle on the Northern side of the battlefield before heading West back towards the village. I temporarily leave the South Downs National Park as my journey takes me North along the Wayfarers Walk and then Westwards again to meet up with an old friend - the enchanting River Itchen. There I pass by Cheriton Mill & Logan gets an opportunity for a dip in the River before returning to our starting point at the village green.
Finally, I get into my car and drive about a mile or so South, over the A272, to film the final scene in the video - the actual source of the River Itchen itself.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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I use a GOPRO HERO 7 Black Action Camera (sometimes with a Gimbal) & a Rode microphone (either a “Shotgun” or a Rode Wireless Go) together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.

[@catherinemyles5961]

Thank you Dave and Logan another beautiful walk.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Catherine. It is a great place for stunning views.

[@christinegibbins6105]

Thank you Dave and Logan, a walk to bear in mind when I next visit the area. Take care.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Christine and thank you for watching.

[@smitchenblue]

Thanks again, Dave. I walked this today. The village of Cheriton is lovely and its association with the historic 1644 battle simply amazing. However, the highlight for me, was the stained-glass windows dedicated to the four young man who gave their lives for our country in the First World War.

[@DaveFord]

It really is a pretty village and so much history around in the area. Glad that you had an enjoyable walk there.

[@Originalspruce]

A lovely walk and some stunning views Dave. Nice one!

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Mark. A very pretty village & some beautiful landscape. Thank you for watching.

[@peterfrost5475]

Hello Dave, a lovely walk and I was impressed with the source of the I river Itchen. It is nice to see parts of Hampshire and its history that I may never get time to visit because there is so much to see. Thank you.

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Peter. It looks like they have done a lot of work restoring the area around the "source of the River Itchen" as it looked well looked after.

[@B0BB0Y45]

Followed your walk yesterday 26th August a perfect day for it, thanks Dave & Logan .

[@DaveFord]

Glad you enjoyed your walk. Thanks for watching.

[@highlandexplorer990]

Great video Dave 📹 and an extra bonus catching the bi- plane ✈. Have a great weekend 😀, Brian and Sah

[@DaveFord]

Thanks. You never know what you might come across on a walk!

[@jhnshearn51]

I'm glad that you took time to go to the source of the river Itchen Dave, realy was a great surprise and a fantastic end to another great video.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you John. I do love trying to find the sources of some of these great rivers - some are easier to find than others!

[@LawnBowlsforFun]

Nice walk. Good video. I did that one last week with some friends, it was to see the battlefield, much of which you covered. 👍

[@DaveFord]

Thanks. Hope you had an enjoyable walk there. Thank you for watching.

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

We’ve looked around Cheriton several times, but never got up to the church. Nice to see the source of the Itchen. When we were at Cheriton , back in April, there was so much water flowing through the village, it was difficult to imagine that the source was so close.

[@DaveFord]

I have often driven through New Cheriton on the A272 and never realised that the "source" was so near!

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

@@DaveFord I was amazed how much water was flowing. The source can’t be more than a mile or so away. New Cheriton is such a pretty village. The children have got a lovely traditional school with a river and a shop just nearby. Heavenly!

[@wiseowl6354]

Thank you Dave & Logan. Always nice to watch. ❤️

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. We always love walking by the River Itchen!