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ITCHEN by TRAIN & BUS LEAFLET Issue 1 Reorientated for WEB Issue 1 The Itchen Navigation History Wildlife along the way Places to visit The Itchen Navigation The Itchen Navigation is not a proper man-made canal, but a The first serious moves to improve the River Itchen for Today’s Itchen Navigation is a linear nature reserve. Unlike straightened, controlled and diverted part of the River Itchen. commercial use was contained in an Act of Parliament dated some relics of the industrial revolution, it is now a pleasant The River Itchen flows Heritage Trail It has a long history, and although its industrial use ended 1665. Progress was not very fast however, and it was not until feature of the landscape. The waterway is very much in through Winchester’s around 150 years ago, today it provides a pleasant natural 1710 that the necessary works were completed, and the harmony with its surroundings, and offers a wonderful variety historic water mill, where strand of waterway which is ideal for exploring and gentle Itchen Navigation was ready to use. A second act in 1767 of wildlife to observe and enjoy. ...by train or bus you can watch the water exercise. As the source of the water which fills the Navigation established a Commission to oversee its operation. There are various plants, trees, flowers, birds, small water wheel working. There are is the main River Itchen, the two are never very far apart. The main role of the Navigation was to transport various items creatures and all sorts of insects to discover. Keep your eyes milling demonstrations Whereas the main river flows at its natural pace, twisting and of heavy or bulky freight from the ships docked in peeled for trout or pike in the water, water voles scooting throughout the year. There turning along its course, the Navigation was designed to be Southampton, inland up to Winchester. This trade largely about between the banks, and if you are very lucky - the flash is a charge to enter the mainly straight and have very little water current, so it is quite consisted of moving coal, but other commodities such as corn, of a colourful kingfisher! Mill, but admission to the different in its nature. iron, timber or other bulky items were carried by the horse- gift shop and South Downs drawn barges which used the waterway. National Park information centre are free. However, the commercial success of the Navigation was not nationaltrust.org.uk/ great, and its use was quite limited. With the coming of the winchester-city-mill railway which parallelled its route in 1839, the speed and capacity of the trains led to an almost total loss of any remaining business. The last barges operated around 1869. Restoration and repair In Winchester’s Water Meadows is the Church After many years of gradual decay and the effects of nature on and Almshouse of St. a quiet backwater, by the mid-1960s thoughts turned to Cross, founded in 1132, Walking the Trail making some use of the industrial relic. In 1976 a society was and famous for its formed to restore and conserve the Navigation. In more wayfarers dole. There is an The Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail stretches from recent times, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, entry fee payable, but Winchester in the north, to Woodmill near Swaythling in the along with various sponsors and other official bodies, has admission to the gift shop south. As it follows the route of a waterway, the trail is mainly spent much time, effort and money in restoring many of the is free, and there are flat and level, however there are some locations with stiles, footpaths and structures along the route. public toilets. gates or gradients. The walking route is well way-marked with hospitalofstcross.co.uk the Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail logo directional arrows on Hampshire & Isle of Wight posts. Wildlife Trust Thanks to the hard work of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Protecting wildlife. Inspiring people. This Iron Age hill fort is Wildlife Trust, the footpaths alongside the Navigation have now a Nature Reserve been restored and improved for most of its distance, and managed by Hampshire & from: various structures along the way have been repaired or made Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. safe. Without this wonderful work, the waterway would have Features of the waterway Steep paths lead to the top remained a stagnant, derelict and unappreciated shadow of its Near Brambridge Winchester for spectacular views and former self. There are many reminders of the industrial past of the Itchen Navigation along its route. Look out for these on your walk. the area abounds with chalkland flowers. Shawford The route The route is around ten miles, or 16km from Winchester to Locks hiwwt.org.uk Woodmill, and can be walked in one day if you are an These were sections of the canal closed off by gates between Eastleigh experienced walker. For many people, breaking the route into which the water level could be altered. As the lock gates were smaller sections is probably more manageable. This also opened and closed, ‘stepped’ areas of water were made for Swaythling allows for several visits to be made, and that increases the barges. This enabled barges to ascend and descend gradients This 600 metre long chances of seeing something different on each occasion. between sections of canal. Victorian railway viaduct was once part of the Accessibility Weirs Produced Didcot, Newbury and Whilst the majority of the route alongside the Navigation is flat These were an adjustable means of controlling and diverting in association with: Southampton railway line. and easy to walk, few sections are fully accessible, or suited to the water levels in the Navigation. Weirs at Withymead lock It has 33 arches and is buggies, pushchairs, wheelchairs or mobility scooters. and Allbrook lock are good examples. The rate of water flow now part of the Viaduct was controlled with ‘sluice gates’ - panels set against the Public transport access to the Itchen Navigation Way walk and cycle path. The route of the Navigation is never very far from a railway water flow, which could be wound up and down to let more or station, or local bus route. less water pass through. Places to see Refreshments along the way Railway stations Local buses Have you got Three Rivers your copy of the Community Rail Partnership There are plenty of places to eat and drink close to the route. The Itchen Navigation can be accessed from the following Several bus routes come close to sections of the Navigation Three Rivers Please check opening times to avoid disappointment. railway stations: and the main river. These can be used either as a part of your Community Rail threeriversrail.com facebook.com/threeriversrail This Edwardian works was walk, or to start or finish your day at a railway station. Partnership twitter.com/threeriversrail built to extract water from Winchester: Discovery Centre hants.gov.uk/libraries Winchester Bluestar 1 operates frequently between Southampton city Station Walks The rail routes which the Partnership covers run alongside or bore holes, soften it and The Black Boy theblackboypub.co.uk centre, Chandler’s Ford, Shawford Down, St. Cross, and book yet? cross the Itchen, Test and Hamble rivers - hence ‘Three Rivers’. then supply it to This main station is served by all services on the line Shawford: The Bridge Inn chefandbrewer.com Winchester City centre. There are comfortable, modern, Southampton. The site from London Waterloo to Bournemouth and Weymouth, double-decker buses on this route, featuring luxury seating, This lavishly features Lime Kilns, a Twyford: The Bean Below Café find us on Facebook plus all the trains which run between the south coast tables at some upstairs seats, free Wi-Fi and lovely views illustrated, 88 page complete Boiler House, area, the midlands and the north of England. Narrow Gauge Railway and Otterbourne: White Horse across the countryside. The buses are fitted with passenger guide gives you Pumping Engines. Regular idealcollection.co.uk/whitehorseotterbourne The start of the Itchen Navigation walk is at the other ‘Next Stop’ announcements and displays. Mon-Sat every 15 over 30 self-guided Open Days throughout the Colden Common: Brambridge Park Garden Centre end of the city, some distance from the station. Local mins daytime. Suns every 30 mins daytime. river themed walks buses call outside the main station entrance and will take from rail stations in year. Admission charged. bluediamond.gg Bluestar 2 operates frequently from Southampton city you much closer to the starting point. Alternatively, the South Hampshire. twyfordwaterworks.co.uk centre, through St. Denys, Swaythling, Eastleigh town centre, Eastleigh: The Ham Farm harvester.co.uk gentle downhill walk from the railway station allows you Copies cost £5 plus Bishopstoke and Fair Oak. Mon-Sat every 15 mins daytime. to see some of this beautiful historic city, including the £1.20 p&p. Just Bishopstoke: The River Inn tobycarvery.co.uk Suns every 30 mins daytime. famous Cathedral and City Mill. send your email This mill on the River Eastleigh: The Wagon Works jdwetherspoon.com Winchester Park & Ride (Stagecoach). The South car park address to Itchen at Bishopstoke was is close to Hockley Viaduct, and Barfield car park can be used threeriversrail.com demolished in the early West End: Haskins Garden Centre haskins.co.uk for reaching the start of the Itchen Navigation Heritage Trail. for details. 1930s, but some of its Shawford Mansbridge:White Swan tobycarvery.co.uk These buses also stop near Wharf Hill for an even closer access turbines and gears have This small country station has a service of one train per point. The Park & Ride services to the St.
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