Itchen Navigation: Full Route

Walk preview

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   Step 1: Welcome to Winchester! This is the Itchen Navigation walk, which runs all the way to Southampton.

2. Step 2: 🚨 May 2025 - we have had user reports that the path alongside Southampton Airport in section 3 is very overgrown with nettles and brambles. The river had also washed away some of the path in places. The council are being informed. 🚨

3. Step 3: The Itchen Navigation is well sign-posted. As it follows the route of a waterway, the trail is mainly flat and level, however there are some locations with stiles, gates or gradients. Additionally, the route can get muddy and wet.

4. Step 4: Be sure you’ve packed plenty of water and snacks, and you’re wearing good, comfortable walking shoes.

5. Step 5: When you’re ready, we’ll head out from the railway station in Winchester. The station is served by frequent Southwestern Railway trains coming from Weymouth, Southampton, Eastleigh, and London Waterloo.

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   Step 6: Exiting out the station, head straight down Station Hill on the pavement. Keep the road to your right and head past the bus stops.