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 Saturday 17 February – 12 noon AGM at the Henry Warren Hall, Nyewood. Pre-meeting walk begins at 10am. 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 | |
Sat 2 | THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POOR UNDERFOOT CONDITIONS AND ADVERSE WEATHER FORECAST. It will be rescheduled later in the year. Leader: Neville Meet: for 10am start at West Meon Station CP, GR SU235642 |
Wed 6 | Leaders: Sandy & Helen Meet: for 10am start at Emsworth Recreation car park off the Horndean Road (PO10 7PT). GR. SU747066 Distance: 7.5 miles – flat Details: Heading south through Emsworth to the mill pond, then following the Solent Way & Wayfarer’s Walk west along the coast. We will continue on the beach round to Langstone Bridge, passing the old tide mill. We will cross the bridge to Hayling Island and circle the old oyster beds / West Hayling Nature Reserve, before turning north along the Hayling Billy Coastal Path and back over Langston Bridge. Continuing along the Hayling Billy track bed (renamed the Shipwrights Way) we’ll reach the centre of Havant, from where you can take a bus or train back to Emsworth. Bring bus pass / money. |
Sat 9 | |
Wed 13 | Leaders: Chris and Martin Meet: for 10m start Rowlands Castle Recreation Ground CP, PO9 6AQ. Distance: 8.5miles Details: Via Links Lane to the Monarch’s Way and Broad Walk to Pyle Farm. On to Havant Road B2149 to Horndean then Blendworth Church, west across fields to Woodhouse Lane, down Hangers woods to Finchdean. Returning via Wellswoth Lane to start. |
Sat 16 | Leader: Barbara EASY MORNING WALK THIS WALK HAS BEEN UNAVOIDABLY POSTONED. Details of an alternative date will be sent in due course. |
Wed 20 | Leader: Neville Meet: for 10am start at Beacon Hill, GR SU228598 Distance: 8.5 miles Details: Via Riversdown House and Kilmiston. |
Sat 23 | |
Wed 27 | Leader: Mandy Thorney Island Walk Meet: Time TBC (depending on tide times) at Emsworth Recreaction Ground. GR. SU747066. What3words – lamps.elder.ruler. Distance: 11 miles Details: A flat walk with some uneven pathway and shingle in places. Starting from the recreation ground and passes through Emsworth town centre to Slipper Mill Pond and on through the yacht club. The route follows the embankment and shoreline to Marker Point. Then continues to the sailing club, St Nicholas church, and Thornham Point. |
Easter Sat 30 | |
April | |
Wed 3 TWO WALKS OFFERED | WALK ONE Leader: Christine T A 5 mile circular walk from Midhurst to Stedham. To and from Midhurst by bus, arriving Midhurst approx 11am. Coffee stop at the beginning and also picnic lunch. FULL DETAILS to follow. WALK TWO THE ALLEN KING WAY, part 1 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 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. |
Sat 13 | |
Wed 17 | Member’s Day Trip to Arundel |
Sat 20 | |
Wed 24 | 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 | |
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. |
Wed 8 | 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 | |
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: 10 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 moderately 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 | |
Wed 22 | Leader: Rose FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW IN DUE COURSE |
Sat 25 | Leader: Neville Meet: for 10am start at West Meon Station CP, GR 235642 Distance: 6.5 miles Details: Via Brookwood Copse and Sutton park. |
Wed 29 | |
June | |
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. |