15.5 miles - Itchen Way (Part 1) Southampton to Winchester (With Shorter Option)

Walking the lower half of the iconic Itchen Way, from the river mouth at Southampton Water up to Winchester.  This walk along sections of a world class chalk river and the former Itchen Navigation makes for a wonderful day out, packed with natural and historic interest.  The first hour takes us through suburban Southampton, past boatyards, quays and housing, before we reach parkland at Bitterne, and then water meadows and countryside for the remainder of the walk.

A second walk, 13 miles from Winchester to the source of the Itchen at Cheriton, is planned for Monday 15 September allowing for a complete walk of the Itchen Way.