Please see below our forthcoming scheduled walks. Walks are regularly added, so please keep checking these pages for up to date information. As always, thanks to all members who volunteer to lead. | ||
| IT IS NOT USUALLY NECESSARY TO BOOK A PLACE ON WALKS UNLESS SPECIFICALLY ADVISED. HOWEVER, SOME WALKS ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. IF THIS IS THE CASE CONTACT DETAILS WILL BE GIVEN AND YOU ARE ASKED TO CHECK AVAILABILITY WITH THE LEADER DIRECT, OR TO CONTACT THE PROGRAMME ORGANISER. DETAILS BELOW: Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07791 222647 Please note: That all walks are fully reconnoitered and assessed by each Walk Leader. Any features of particular note, i.e. crossing busy roads, underfoot conditions, steep hills, etc. will be mentioned in the Walk Details. In the event of very extreme weather forecasts (heavy rain, storms, snow AND heatwaves) walks may be cancelled at short notice. In which case the Walks Programme organiser will email all members and amend the website accordingly. If in doubt the walks programme organiser can be contacted on 07791 222647 or email: [email protected] KEY EVENTS FOR MEMBERS 2026 Provisional Dates for Members Events – all details to be confirmed Saturday 21st February – AGM, Petersfield Community Centre Thursday 26th March – Ramblers lunch, Details to be advised. Wednesday 10th June – Provisional date for visit to Nyeman’s Garden, Haywards Heath Wednesday 1st July – Picnic in QECP Wednesday 5th August – Provisional date for BBQ Thursday 15th October – Leaders’ and New Members’ lunch Thursday 5th November – Ramblers lunch, Details to be advised. 21 September – 25 September 2026 – PRC Hf Holiday, at Derwent Bank in the Lake District | ||
| February 2026 | ||
| Wed 4 | Leader: Sandy Meet: for 10am outside Jane Austen’s house in Chawton – CP opposite and plenty of roadside parking – GR SU708376 Distance: 8.7 miles – undulating Details: A scenic ramble on chalk downs in Jane Austen country. Starting from Chawton we’ll progress south to picturesque Upper Farringdon village, stopping to look at the interesting 1300’s church and the 3,000 year old yew tree in the churchyard. Leaving the village on the Writers’ Way we will continue south to Newton Valence Place Farm with superb views. A loop will return us to Upper Farringdon and along a section of the disused Meon Valley railway back to Chawton. Those who would like to can join me at Cassandra’s Cup for the inevitable coffee & cake! | |
| Wed 11 | Leader: Chris MORNING WALK Meet: for 10am start at Stansted House Overflow/1st CP BECAUSE OF FLOODING POSSIBILITIES, PLEASE AVOID FINCHDEAN ROUTE AND APPROACH FROM HORNDEAN AND ROWLANDS CASTLE. Distance: 5-6 miles approx. The walk has been shortened and will cover some of this route. Details: Start walk along the front of the house to pick up the path which goes to Forest Hanger & Rosamond’s Hill. At the edge of woods, cross fields to Lodge Farm and pass to the side of West Marden to pick up paths to West Marden Hill and Horsley Farm. On through fields and woods to South Holt Farm and Adam’s Copse to Finchdean. Down Dean Lane to pick up the Shipwrights Way, crossing fields to Staunton Way, following this to The Sling. Then along The Avenue, picking up the Sussex Border Path to Saw Mill and back to Stansted House. | |
| Wed 18 | Leader: Val (standing in for Lynne) Meet: for 10am start at Recreation Ground CP in Rogate GU31 5BH (turn left after Rogate Stores and before the White Horse pub CP) Distance: 7/8 miles Details: A walk that takes us out to Nyewood, continuing on to Tye Oak Farm. Here we head North East to Woodhouse Farm, continuing on until we rejoin the path that we took out of Rogate. Then back to the cars. | |
| Sat 21 | MEMBERS EVENT Walk followed by AGM at Petersfield Community Centre, Love Lane. | |
| Wed 25 | Leader: Barbara Meet: for 10am start at Hilsea Lido, CP. GR ref SU653 045 (Please note: not normal CP as continuing sea defence work is in progress). Please car share where possible as parking is limited. Distance: 7.5 miles to Canoe Lake, or 10 miles to Gunwharf Quays. Details: We cross the bridge to walk Hilsea lines to the Eastern Road, turning right to continue down the shoreline towards Eastney & the prom for lunch. Continue to Canoe Lake (7.5 miles) (shortcut back by bus) or those wanting a longer walk to Gunwharf for the return bus (10 miles) | |
| March 2026 | ||
| Wed 4 | Leader: Fiona Meet; for 10am start at Kingsley Pond CP, Forge Road (between The Cricketers Inn pub and St Nicholas Church). GR SU 78810 38173 What3words: chickens.slang.overt Postcode GU35 9PQ Please car share where possible as CP is not overly generous (nor is it signposted from road). Distance: 8.5 miles Description: Kingsley to Binsted circular Leaving the pond behind us, we will head across open fields towards Wyck passing some ponds on the way. We will then continue past yet more ponds slowly uphill towards Binsted village, where we will stop at the church to see the grave of Field Marshal Monty of Alamein. Continuing through the village we start our descent into the hamlet of Wheatley and on back down to Kingsley Pond. Four stiles and a mixture of open fields and woodland paths and a bit on the road – there are some lovely open views along the way. | |
| Wed 11 | Leader: Chris Meet: for 10am start at St Hubert’s Church, Idsworth, Waterlooville PO8 0BA Distance: 8 miles Details: From Idsworth church in the field, go along woods and fields to West Marden. Crossing the road, follow paths to Compton (by the café). Then go along the road and cross grass fields to pick up Cowdon Farm Lane to the quarry. Here turn left on to the Staunton Way, back to the cars. | |
| Wed 18 | Leader: Clare McC FULL DETAILS TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY | |
| Wed 25 | Leader: Val FULL DETAILS TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY | |
| Thurs 26 | MEMBERS EVENT Ramblers lunch, details to follow | |
| April 2026 | ||
| Wed 1 | Leader: Mandy FULL DETAILS TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY | |
| Wed 8 | Leader: Rose FULL DETAILS TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY | |
| Wed 15 | Leader: Sandy NEW LIPCHIS WAY Linear Walk in Four Stages Stage 1 FULL DETAILS TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY | |
| Wed 22 | Leader: Sandy NEW LIPCHIS WAY Linear Walk in Four Stages Stage 2 FULL DETAILS TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY | |
| Wed 29 | Leader: Chris Rowland Castle and Havant Thicket Reservoir FULL DETAILS TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY | |
| May 2026 | ||
| Wed 6 | Leader: Sandy NEW LIPCHIS WAY Linear Walk in Four Stages Stage 3 FULL DETAILS TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY | |
| Wed 13 | Leader: Sandy NEW LIPCHIS WAY Linear Walk in Four Stages Stage 4 FULL DETAILS TO BE ADVISED SHORTLY | |
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