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Tours and Trails

Once a principal place of pilgrimage, routes from all over the south converge on the ancient city of Winchester. Best explored on foot, it is the ideal base from which to combine the highlights of city life with scenic walks in some of England's finest countryside. Leave the car behind and step out for a lungful of fresh Hampshire air.


Year of Heroes special trails and tours

As part of the programme of events to celebrate Winchester's Heroes, there are a variety of tours taking place throughout the year. Click on the links below for further information.

Hidden Heroes TrailHidden Heroes Trail at the Great Hall
Daily until 31 December

Visit the Great Hall to discover heroes from the past that you have - most probably - never heard of. Children can follow the fun trail to find these lesser-known heroes for themselves.

Entry to the Great Hall is free, trail packs 50p each with a prize for each one completed.


Useful Links:

Hampshire rights of way maps online