The River Itchen rises at New Cheriton, Hampshire [Map] from where it flows past Tichbourne, Hampshire [Map], Ovington, Hampshire [Map], Itchen [Map], Easton, Hampshire [Map], through Winchester, Hampshire [Map], past Hospital of St Cross, Winchester [Map], Twyford, Hampshire [Map], Bishopstoke, Hampshire [Map], under Mansbridge [Map], Cobden [Map] and Northam [Map] bridges before passing east Southampton, Hampshire [Map] and joining the Solent.