Author Archives: Linda Farley

Petersfield Ramblers Complete their Journey Along St Swithun’s Way St Swithun’s Way – a 34-mile long-distance footpath from Farnham to Winchester Cathedral – broadly follows the route of the Old Pilgrim’s Way. St Swithun was Bishop of Winchester in the … Continue reading →

Wild Daffodils in West Dean Woods Putting our trust in the Met. Office’s forecast for the morning, we set off in heavy rain to the starting point. As we parked by the roadside, the rain ceased. There was even a … Continue reading →

On a day that was forecast to be grey and cloudy, six of us met in the potholed lay-by at Hedge Corner, alongside the A32. Thankfully the route took us back up towards Petersfield, through some delightful trees and out … Continue reading →

Petersfield Ramblers continue their journey along St Swithun’s Way St Swithun’s Way is a 34-mile long-distance footpath from Farnham to Winchester Cathedral, roughly following the route of the Old Pilgrim’s Way. Swithun was Bishop of Winchester in the mid-800’s and … Continue reading →

The Trundle and Beyond Thirteen brave souls, plus one dog, drove through ice and fog to the start of this walk. As we emerged out of cars into the car park to don our boots the sun began to break … Continue reading →

Uppark House Christmas Decorations followed by Walks On 17 December, an icy cold day, 12 walkers caught the number 54 bus to Uppark House and were met at the house by 4 more walkers. We were well organised by Gordon … Continue reading →

Our Circumnavigation of Hambledon A misty, atmospheric morning saw 17 walkers starting off from Hambledon Church. We walked up through the vineyards, the vines trimmed and wired, put to bed for their winter hibernation. With the mist clearing, we began … Continue reading →

Petersfield Ramblers start their journey along St Swithin’s Way St Swithun’s Way is a 34-mile long-distance footpath from Farnham to Winchester Cathedral, roughly following the route of the Old Pilgrim’s Way – much of which now lies under the A31. … Continue reading →

Walking the Peddars Way through autumn colours in rural Norfolk Having taken on the challenge of Offa’s Dyke trail in the heat of summer – hiking alone – walking Peddars Way couldn’t have been more of a contrast – flat, … Continue reading →

Ramblers HF Holiday in Malhamdale 3 – 6 October 2022 Twenty-four of us Petersfield Ramblers went to Malhamdale in the Yorkshire Dales for a 4-night break to enjoy walking the area, courtesy of HF Holidays. We stayed in a lovely … Continue reading →