Welcome to South Down

South Down Hampshire is a beautiful area located in the southern part of England. It is known for its stunning landscapes, rolling hills, and picturesque villages. The area is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the region. The South Downs National Park is a major attraction in the area, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the countryside on foot, by bike, or on horseback. The park covers an area of over 1,600 square kilometers and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including rare birds, butterflies, and plants.

The villages in South Down Hampshire are charming and full of character. They offer visitors a glimpse into the traditional way of life in rural England. The villages are home to a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, where visitors can sample local produce and enjoy a drink or two. The area is also known for its historic buildings, including medieval churches, stately homes, and castles. The most famous of these is probably Winchester Cathedral, which is one of the largest and most impressive cathedrals in Europe.

South Down Hampshire is also a great place to visit for those interested in outdoor activities. The area is home to a range of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, cycling, horse riding, and fishing. The South Downs Way is a popular hiking trail that runs through the area, offering stunning views of the countryside. The area is also home to a number of golf courses, which are popular with visitors and locals alike. Overall, South Down Hampshire is a beautiful and diverse area that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Moderate or heavy rain with thunder

Temp: 18.2°C

Feels Like: 18.2°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Shepherds Down Special School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Gooderham	Shepherds Lane Compton Winchester Hampshire SO21 2AJ 01962713445 School Website
Twyford St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sophie Davies	School Road Twyford Winchester Hampshire SO21 1QQ 01962713358 School Website
Twyford School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Harvey	High Street Twyford Winchester Hampshire SO21 1NW 1962712269 School Website
Compton All Saints Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms David Ware	Compton Street Compton Winchester Hampshire SO21 2AS 01962712035 School Website
Otterbourne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Geraghty	Main Road Otterbourne Winchester Hampshire SO21 2EQ 01962712020 School Website
Colden Common Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Hardy	Upper Moors Road Brambridge Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 6HW 01962712111 School Website
Thornden School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Patrick Earnshaw	Winchester Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 2DW 02380269722 School Website
Lakeside School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Evans	Winchester Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 2DW 02380266633
Olivers Battery Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Carly Redfern	Austen Avenue Olivers Battery Winchester Hampshire SO22 4HP 01962869496 School Website
Scantabout Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Tina Thomas	Ionic Close Chandlers Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 2NR 02380266892 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shawford Shawford Road, Shawford, Hampshire, SO21 2AA 0.63 Miles

Chandler's Ford Station Lane, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 4DD 3.27 Miles

Eastleigh Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FL 3.29 Miles

Winchester Station Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TJ 3.63 Miles

Southampton Airport Parkway Wide Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2HW 4.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Twyford Cars 01962 712238 Manor Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1RJ 0.48 Miles
Brambridge Executive Cars 01962 715875 21 Springfields Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1SU 1.26 Miles
Airways Private Hire Taxi 01962 843923 31 South View Park Homes, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4HG 2.01 Miles
Compass Private Hire 023 8027 5999 4 Coultas Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5BB 2.02 Miles
Hiltingbury Private Hire 023 8025 2852 8 Marlborough Rd, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5DH 2.02 Miles
Direct Chauffeur Services 023 8061 3400 40 Allbrook Hill, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4LY 2.11 Miles
Steve's Taxis 01962 849953 51 Painters Field, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9RQ 2.20 Miles
Winchester Wheelchair Taxis 01962 600111 51 Painters Field, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9RQ 2.20 Miles
Blue Moon Cars Ltd 01962 844355 27 Parliament Place, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4QS 2.31 Miles
Rosie's Taxis 07818 060535 2 Old Kennels Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4JP 2.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
So21 57 - Southdown Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 89 - Shawford Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 73 - Compton Down No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 237 - Poles Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 250 - Twyford Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Otterbourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
So21 25 - Bourne Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Attwoods Drove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 322 - Spring Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 278 - Colden Common Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
So21 205 - St Vigor Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brambridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 49 - Otterbourne Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
So21 188 - The Glen No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Twyford Surgery 01962 712906	The Surgery Hazeley Road,Twyford Winchester Hampshire SO21 1QY
Spring Lane Surgey 01962 712202	45 Spring Lane Colden Common Winchester Hampshire SO21 1SB
Badger Farm Surgery 01962 854091	Badgers Farm Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 4QB
Winchester City Pcn Enhanced Access 01962 831212	Badger Farm Surgery Badger Farm Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 4QB
The Fryern Surgery 023 80273252	The Fryern Surgery Oakmount Road Chandlers Ford,Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 2LH

Local Stores

Colden Common
St Vigor Way
Colden Common
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 1UU
01962 711400
Store Website
1.33 miles

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SPAR Twyford
Twyford Village Stores
High Street
Twyford
Winchester
SO21 1NH
01962 712168
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists
The Mews Bunstead Barns Poles Lane, Hursley Winchester Hampshire SO21 2LL 01962 767920 admin@andersonmoores.com Website 2.27 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Emergency Referrals only
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Stable Close Veterinary Clinic
St. Cross Road Winchester Hampshire SO23 9PR 01962 841001 stableclose@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.84 miles
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Animals Treated
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Boyatt Wood Veterinary Surgery
Chesil House Shakespeare Road Boyatt Wood Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 4SY 023 8062 9050 Website 2.88 miles
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543
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We provide our own out of hours service - call 023 8025 2543

Chandlers Ford Veterinary Surgery
47A Winchester Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh SO53 2GF 023 8025 2543 Website 3.02 miles
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Riverside Vets Ltd
2 Scotter Road Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 6AJ 023 8062 0607 enquiries@riversidevets.co.uk Website 3.12 miles
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Own emergency service
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Own emergency service
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Own emergency service
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Own emergency service
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Own emergency service
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Consultation times 9-11 am. No appointment necessary
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Eastleigh Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Channon Retail Park Woodside Avenue Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 9NA eastleigh@vets4pets.com 3.31 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Shawford Twyford Down
This 3.5 Mile Walk Starts And Finishes At Shawford. It Takes You Along The Itchen Navigation To Hockley Golf Course, Up The Hill And Then Loops Back To Compton Lock And Shawford. Take Refreshments At The Bridge Pub. 43 Shawford Rd Winchester Lancashire SO21 2BN 0.52 miles Park In The Shawford Down Car Park Just To The West Of The Railway Bridge Or Start Your Walk From The Railway Station. Grid Ref: Su 471 249

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Shawford South
This 4.5 Mile Walk Takes You Along The Itchen Navigation South Of Shawford, Past The Waterworks As Far As The Brambridge Garden Centre With Its Café. There Are Rustic Views Of The River And The Valley And A Nature Reserve Along The Way. Although The Return Route Is Along Much Of The Same Path You Went Out On, There A Number Of Loops Away From The River You Can Make To Add New Interest And The Scenery Also Looks Totally Different In The Opposite Direction. Unnamed Road Winchester Lancashire SO21 2BN 0.52 miles Park In The Shawford Down Car Park To The West Of The Railway Line And Turn Right Along The Footpath Just Past The Bridge Pub.

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Twyford / Shawford Water Meadows
This Beautiful Stretch Of The Itchen Navigation Is Home To Lovely Water Meadows, You Can Park At The Bridge Pub, Or Along The Road And Walk From Here To St Catherines Hill Or Even Winchester Town Centre. The River Is Home To Many Protected Species And Has Recently Had Improvements Made To The River Side Paths, Including Entrances To The Shallower Parts Of Water For Dogs. You Can Walk Along The Main Path Or Follow The Winding Streams As They Flow Through The Fields. A Nice Route Is To Park At The Bridge Public House, Walking Along The River To St Catherine's Hill, And Then Back To Enjoy A Pint Or Cup Of Tea With The Friendly Staff. Bowes Missionary Hall Station Terrace Shawford Winchester Lancashire SO21 2BN 0.52 miles Itchen Navigation

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Compton Near Winchester
This 4 Mile Walk Takes You From Compton Village, Up To The Ridge Above The Village. It Has Views Out Across The Valley Towards Winchester. Park In The Road Where You Can In Compton Village. Depending On The Time Of Day, There Is Parking By The School. From Here There Are A Number Of Footpaths Leading From The Village Up The Hill. Cherrycroft Compton St Compton Winchester SO21 2AS 0.95 miles Park In The Road Where You Can In Compton Village. Depending On The Time Of Day, There Is Parking By The School. From Here There Are A Number Of Footpaths Leading From The Village Up The Hill.

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St Cross St Catherineand#039;S Hill Circle Winchester
A Leisurely 3 Mile Walk With Plenty Of Variety, Close To The Centre Of Winchester. For Dog Walkers, Much Ofthis Can Be Off The Lead But Watch Out For Sheep And There Is A Short Stretch Of Road. Five Bridges Rd Lancashire 1.83 miles Free Parking In Five Bridges Road, Winchester. Grid Ref: Su475 271.

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Otterbourne Park Wood
A Circular Walk From Village Of Allbrook In Hampshire. The Trail Takes You Along Part Of The Itchen Navigation Path And Through Otterbourne Park Woods. SO50 4LW 1.90 miles Allbrook Is A Village In The Borough Of Eastleigh, Hampshire. It Is Within Easy Reach Of The M3. Leave The Motorway At Junction 12 And Head Down Allbrook Way Towards Eastleigh. At The Roundabout Take First Left Down Allbrook Hill. Take First Left Into Pitmore Road Where You Can Park On The Road.

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Weather Forecast

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.6°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	16.4°C	17.8°C	19°C	21.8°C	23.6°C	26.2°C	25.5°C	22.6°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	16.4°C	17.8°C	19°C	21.8°C	25.2°C	28°C	27.2°C	25.2°C	21.2°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy
Temp	20.1°C	19.2°C	18.5°C	18°C	20.7°C	24.4°C	28.3°C	28.7°C	28°C	27.2°C	25.6°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	20.1°C	19.2°C	18.5°C	18°C	20.7°C	26.7°C	31.8°C	31.7°C	30.3°C	29.4°C	27.6°C	23.2°C

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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	21.9°C	20.7°C	20.1°C	20.3°C	22.6°C	25.8°C	29.4°C	28.9°C	28°C	27.8°C	24.7°C	23.1°C
Feels Like	21.9°C	20.7°C	20.1°C	20.3°C	23.7°C	27.5°C	31°C	29.7°C	28.3°C	28.3°C	26.4°C	25.3°C

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