11. Knowle Chapel

Knowle, SU 5614 0958

Chapel built in 1875 for Knowle County Lunatic Asylum which is an excellent example of a patterned red brick Victorian church. The building is currently being used as a community centre so access may be restricted.

The Walk

Knowle Chapel to St. Peter's, Titchfield
3.9 miles/6.3 km

From Knowle Chapel take Knowle Avenue out of the estate and over the roundabout until it meets the footpath.

Head south, then take the path leading off to the right after about 0.3 miles/0.4 km.

Turn right as the path joins another footpath near the railway. Follow this over the railway and then take the path almost immediately to your left leading to the Meon Valley Trail.

Continue along the track through the subway under the motorway.

Climb the steps on the right and follow the path until it emerges between a group of houses.

Continue along the path directly in front of you running behind a row of houses, cross the road then follow the bridleway as it continues past a school.

NB this section follows a fairly steep downward slope.

At the bottom of the hill, continue along the bridleway under the railway line and along a track (caution: this section is very muddy), until it finally meets a road (Fisher's Hill).

Turn right and follow the road to the junction. Cross the road and continue along the pavement for a short distance then turn right into the Abbey Garden Centre, following the path past the glasshouses and the remains of Titchfield Abbey.

Take the footpath off to the left and follow it over a stile and through a field until it reaches the A27.

Cross using the pedestrian controlled crossing a little to the left, turn right into Mill Street and at the end turn left then right into Church Path, which leads to St Peter's Church.