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Golden Hour at St. Catherine's Hill

Catch the late afternoon light on Winchester’s highest point.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:27

    Handlebar Cafe

    Pick up a hot drink or a light snack at Handlebar Cafe.

  2. 15:57

    St. Catherine's Hill

    Walk up to the summit of St. Catherine's Hill. The chalk downland offers open views as the sky begins to change colour.

  3. 16:27

    St. Catherine's Hill

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light fades into twilight over the Hampshire landscape.

  4. 16:57

    The Refectory

    Head down to Abbey Gardens. Grab a simple meal at The Refectory in the walled garden opposite the cathedral’s west front.

Local tip

Handlebar Cafe closes at 16:30, so arrive before then to secure a seat and a warm drink before your walk up the hill.

Check before you go

  • Handlebar Cafe is open Mo-Su 08:30-16:30.
  • The Refectory is open Mar-Oct 9:30AM-5PM; Nov-Feb 9:30AM-4:30PM.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Winchester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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