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. 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] 2024 KEY EVENTS FOR MEMBERS Dates and venues to be confirmed where and when necessary Wed 17 April – Day Trip to Arundel Tulip Festival Wed 31 July – BBQ at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Full details to follow in due course. Wed 7 August – Summer Outing to Salisbury Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 October – Club Holiday, St Ives, Cornwall Tuesday 15 October – Leaders and New Members Lunch Tuesday 12 November – Annual Meal. Venue T.B.A. | |
| MARCH | |
| April | |
| Sat 6 | |
| Wed 10 TWO WALKS OFFERED | WALK ONE Leaders: Linda and Paul, 07972 101215 MORNING WALK Meet: for 10am start at Harting Down National Trust CP, charge by phone for non-members, GR: SU790 181. What3words: youthful.bluff.scribbled Distance: 5.3 miles Total ascent 352 metres (1156ft) Details: A short, sharp circular walk with several tough hills, the most challenging being Beacon Hill then on to Mount Sinai, Germanleith Copse, Telegraph House, Little Round Down and Whitcombe Bottom. Expect to finish in 3 hours. For those who would like a picnic (at the end of the walk), around the CP is a lovely area with super views for lunch if weather permits. WALK TWO THE ALLEN KING WAY, part 2 Leader: Sandy Details will be emailed to participants who have registered with Sandy their intention to join these walks. To be a participant you must be part of a grouping of 2 cars with up 4 people. Each part will be 9 to 12 miles, undulating. The Way starts at Porchester Castle on 3rd April and finishes in Winchester on 1st May. |
| Wed 17 | Member’s Day Trip to Arundel |
| Sat 20 | Leader: Rose MORNING ONLY WALK Meet: 10am start at Hillbrow Road car park (opposite side of the road to Newman Collard CP closer to the village) Grid ref: SU 777 275 Details: Route ascends Stodham Lane, then Durford court, Carrols and back up through Durford Woods, return to Liss Lots of bluebells and gorse out. Distance: 6 1/2 miles |
| Wed 24 TWO WALKS OFFERED | WALK ONE Leader: Flick 10.00 am start – Meet at Iping Common Car Park, GR SU852220. Walk via Minstead, Pipers Farm, Henfield, with lunch at Fitzhall. Distance 6 miles. WALK TWO – THE ALLEN KING WAY, part 3 Leader: Sandy Details will be emailed to participants who have registered with Sandy their intention to join these walks. To be a participant you must be part of a grouping of 2 cars with up 4 people. Each part will be 9 to 12 miles, undulating. The Way starts at Porchester Castle on 3rd April and finishes in Winchester on 1st May. |
| Sat 27 | Leader: Freda GENTLE MORNING WALK Meet: for 10am start at St. Peter’s & St. Paul’s Church Church Lane, Hambledon, Waterlooville PO7 4RT. Parking nearby along road. Please share cars where necessary. Distance: 6 miles Details: Route ascends Broadhalfpenny Down to Bat and Ball Public House, on to Hermitage Farm descending down to Hambledon Vineyard and back into the village. |
| May | |
| Wed 1 TWO WALKS OFFERED | WALK ONE Leader: Christine T Meet: for 10 am start in the Petersfield Festival Hall CP by the open-air swimming pool. Distance: 10 easy miles Via: Petersfield pond and heath, Durford Road, Durford Abbey, Durleighmarsh farm, Carrols, Sheet Common, Burntash Farm, Kettlebrook cottages, Steep church, and Jack’s Post. Young birds on pond, views, flowers. Many places to cut the walk short if desired. Some stiles. Members living close to Durford Rd could join the walk there. WALK TWO THE ALLEN KING WAY, part 4 Leader: Sandy Details will be emailed to participants who have registered with Sandy their intention to join these walks. To be a participant you must be part of a grouping of 2 cars with up 4 people. Each part will be 9 to 12 miles, undulating. The Way starts at Porchester Castle on 3rd April and finishes in Winchester on 1st May. |
| Sat 4 | Leaders: Jenny and Lynne Meet: for 10am start at East Meon Workhouse Lane CP. G.R. SU677 223 Distance: Approx. 8.5 miles Details: If you like wide open vistas, then this is the walk for you. A mainly downland route, heading anti-clockwise west to Whitewool Farm Meon Springs, then south to turn left onto Monarch’s Way, south over Chidden Down before eventually turning north up to the Sustainability Centre. Here we have opportunity to enjoy one of the Beech Cafe’s delicious lunches, before heading north along SDW before branching off to the right and back to East Meon. Beautiful views, some ascents but mainly undulating. Please note: If you would like to lunch in the cafe, please let me know by 6 April, as the cafe require booking for larger groups. |
| Wed 8 | THIS WALK WILL PROBABLY BE RE-SCHEDULED TO A DATE WHEN THE BLUEBELLS SHOULD BE AT THEIR BEST. PLEASE AWAIT FURTHER INFORMATION IN DUE COURSE. Leaders: Linda and Paul, 07972 101215 Hyden Wood Bluebell Walk Meet for: 10 am start at QE Country Park CP, GR: SU 719185 Distance: 7 Miles Details: A MORNING WALK from the main CP (charges apply, pay when you leave, up to 4hrs £7.50 or full day £9.50). We are usually back within 4hrs. One long ascent up Butser Hill, then along the SDW to Hyden Wood, Bluebell Wood to admire the prolific wildflowers, Ditch Acre Copse and a short road walk on Petersfield Lane, single file please, across the A3 bridge then back into the park and return (via the café). Total ascent: 270 metres (883ft) Please note: Stagecoach bus 37 can be taken from Petersfield to QECP but please check timings & let us know to look out for you. |
| Sat 11 | Leader: Mandy Meet: 9.30am in The Pub With No Name (sometimes referred to as The White Horse) CP. GU32 1DA. Please share cars if possible. Distance: Approximately 10 miles. Details: Walk via Slade Farm to St Peter ad Vincula church, Colemore for coffee. Past Heards Farm to Holtham Lane, Button’s Lane to Priors Dean church and along the lanes back to the pub. Fairly strenuous in places (poles may be useful), some styles, great views! After the walk please pop in the pub and buy a coffee/drink. |
| Wed 15 | Leader: Fiona Meet: for 10am start at Ambersham Common CP, postcode GU29 0BZ, GR. SU 91187 19417, what 3 words something.conductor.decorated. Please note there is also a further small parking area opposite the main one. Distance: 9 miles Details: Follow the Serpent Trail and New Lipchis Way across the common, through woodland and fields to Heyshott, stopping for coffee opposite the Church. Continue on a sustained and challenging uphill path to the South Downs Way at the foot of Charlton Forest. Head down into Graffham where we stop for lunch. Then through Nonnington Farm (dogs to be kept on lead as walking past farm animals including llamas and highland cattle, although these are fenced in) and back across woodland at Topleigh returning to Ambersham Common. |
| Sat 18 | MORNING WALK Leader: David R. Meet: For 10am start near East Harting on second layby on Elsted Road from South Harting toward Elsted. GR. SU801192. Distance: 6 miles Details: via Treyford, Elsted and East Harting with a couple of hills and stiles. Coffee stop at Elsted Village Hall. |
| Wed 22 | Leader: Rose FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON |
| Sat 25 | Leaders: Jenny & Val Meet: for 10am start at Iping Common CP off A272 between Petersfield & Midhurst. G.R. SU Distance: Approx 10 miles FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON |
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| June | |
| Sat 01 | Leader: Neville Meet: for 10am start at West Meon Station CP, GR 235642 Distance: 6.5 miles Details: Via Brookwood Copse and Sutton park. |
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| Wed 12 | Leaders: Mandy and Sheila Meet: for 10am at Hall Hill CP at the top of Kiln Lane, Buriton. GR. SU733192 Distance: Approximately 8.5 miles Details: Via the Queen Elizabeth Country Park and Bustser Hill. Fairly strenuous in places. |
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| Wed 26 | Leaders: Sheila and Mandy Meet: for 10am start at Borden Wood Corner, Borden (not Bordon) GR. SU828247 Distance: Approximately 8 miles Details: Via Cumber’s Lane to St George’s church Trotton for coffee. Dumpford to Iping Common and Iping Church. On to Horn Hill, Green Lane and back to Borden Corner. |
| July | |
| Wed 31 | Member’s Summer BBQ Venue: Queen Elizabeth CP. FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW |
| August | |
| Wed 7 | Member’s Summer Outing to Salisbury FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW |
| September | |
| October | |
| Mon 1 to Fri 5 | Club Holiday at HF Holiday Hotel, St Ives, Cornwall |
| Tuesday 15 | Leader’s and New Member’s Lunch FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW |
| November | |
| Tuesday 12 | Member’s Annual Meal. Venue T.B.A. |