10/06/2026
🚲✨It’s Bike Week 2026 – the perfect reason to explore Wi******er on wheels!
Bike Week, run by Cycling UK, takes place from 8 June to 14 June 2026, and celebrates the many benefits of cycling for individuals and communities. Whether you’re a regular rider or haven’t cycled in years, it’s a great time to get involved.
🚲 Brilliant bike routes to try in the Wi******er district 👇
🚴National Cycle Network Route 23
This route runs from Reading to Southampton via Basingstoke, Alresford, Wi******er and Eastleigh. The total route is around 86 miles, but there are ways to do smaller parts of the route in Wi******er. The Viaduct Way is 2.6 miles, beginning at Wi******er Guildhall and travelling beside the bottom of St Catherine’s Hill before continuing on to the lovingly restored Hockley Viaduct. Along the way you'll find The Handlebar Cafe for refreshments.
If you’d like a longer route, consider part, or all, of the Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail. The route continues from the end of the Viaduct Way, through Shawford, Otterbourne, Eastleigh and ending at Swaythling – around 10 miles in total.
🚴The South Downs Way
The South Downs Way is a 100-mile National Trail from Wi******er to Eastbourne. The first section from Wi******er to Exton is around 12 miles, heading out of the city centre to Cheesefoot Head – a beautiful spot with spectacular views – then descending down into Exton. Once at Exton, you’re only a short distance from Bishop’s Waltham.
🚴King Alfred's Way
For a more experience rider, looking for a big adventure, the King Alfred’s Way begins at the Westgate Museum at the top of Wi******er High Street. The 220-mile off-road route will take you on a multi-day adventure – bringing you back to the historic city of Wi******er ending at the iconic King Alfred Statue.
Get on your bike: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/blog/cycle-routes-in-wi******er
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