Three Castles Path, Long-distance hiking trail between Winchester and Windsor, England
The Three Castles Path is a long-distance hiking trail linking Winchester, Odiham, and Windsor across Hampshire and Berkshire. The route covers about 60 miles through woodlands, river valleys, open countryside, and historic settlements.
The trail connects three medieval castles that held importance in English history at different times. Winchester served as an ancient capital, Odiham played a role in royal territories, and Windsor became a major royal residence.
The path winds through villages and countryside where visitors encounter traditional English settlements and the ongoing way of life in these rural areas. You notice how the landscape has been shaped by generations of people living and working here.
The trail can be walked in sections, and railway stations along the route allow visitors to plan day walks rather than the entire distance. It helps to check the exact route beforehand since some sections have alternatives depending on your fitness level and time available.
The route follows sections of the historic Basingstoke Canal, an 18th-century waterway with original locks and bridges still in use today. Walking alongside this quiet waterway offers a different perspective on how people moved goods and traveled in earlier times.
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