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. 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 Dates and venues to be confirmed where and when necessary 2025 Saturday 22 February – AGM, Greatham Village Hall Tuesday 18 March – Walk, followed by Members Lunch at the Deer’s Hut, Griggs Green. 16 April to 14 May – Mary’s Crescent trail, approximately 46 miles total in four stages. Wednesday 18 June Day out to Mottisfont Abbey NT property 29 September to 03 October – PRC Holiday, Peak District | ||
| March | ||
| Wed 12 | Leader: Gordon C. Depart: by Chichester bus number 54 from Petersfield Station stand F at 09.30. The Square 09.32. Moggs Mead Co-op 09.36. Alight at Uppark House driveway 09.57 and walk via South Downs Way to Harting Hill CP. A short section in woods then follow a field edge path before re-entering the wood for a steep descent to the dew pond for our coffee/comfort stop. Follow Bramshott Bottom to Telegraph Lane which in places is a steep and chalky decent to the Harting/Elsted road. Crossing fields towards East Harting we reach Mill Lane then continue through a residential area before reaching South Gardens pond and The Warren for lunch – plenty of benches. A very short stroll to the bus stop at The White Hart, South Harting, for the the 54 departing at 13.42. A GENTLE WALK OF ABOUT 5.5 MILES WITH NO STEEP ASCENTS AND NO STILES, but walking poles are recommended for the steep chalky descents. Some paths are new to our programme with superb views. For those who would like a longer walk, Sheila and Lynne will walk on from from South Harting to Petersfield, adding on a few more miles. | |
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| Tuesday 18 | MEMBERS ONLY – PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED Morning Walk & Lunch Meet: for 10am start at The Deer’s Hut, Longmoor Rd, Griggs Green, Liphook GU30 7PD. Distance: 4 – 5miles approximately Details: A short walk returning to the Deer’s Hut in time for lunch at 12.30. | |
| Wed 19 | Leader: Mandy Meet: for 10.00am start at The Angel Hotel, Gosport Road, Privett, GU34 3NN. Distance: 8.5 miles (approx.) Details: Mostly flat walk. Via Lane End, Knight’s Wood, Merryfield Farm, Daylesford, Lyeland Wood, Bramdean Common, West Tisted, Court Farm and Ashen Wood. As The Angel Hotel are letting us use their car park, it would be great if we buy a coffee/tea/beer (possibly cake) there at the end of the walk. | |
| Sat 22 | WALK ONE Leader: Lynne Meet: for 10.00 start at CP where the South Downs crosses the A286. G.R. SU875166. Distance: 11 miles Details: A hilly walk following the South Downs, walking down to Singleton, up the Trundle, down to West Dean and back through the woods to the South Downs and the cars – maybe the café will be open! WALK TWO Leader: Flick Meet: for 10.00 start at Iping Common CP GR SU85220. Distance: 6 miles Details: Via Minsted with lovely views of the South Downs to Pipers Farm thence Henfield through woods with lunch at Fitzhall. | |
| Wed 26 | Leader: Flick Meet: for 10.00 start at St Andrew’s Church, Kilmeston, SO24 0NL. GR SU591263 (limited parking so please share cars) Distance: 7 miles Details: Via Beauworth, muddy fields up hill. Lunch with views to Hinton Ampner and return to Kilmeston. | |
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| April | ||
| Wed 2 | Leader: Lynne Meet: for 10.00 start at Benbow Pond CP just beyond Midhurst on the A272. G.R SU914224. Distance: 9/10 miles Details: Via Vining, Ovis Common, Leggat Hill, River Park Farm, Lodge Farm, Lodsworth and back to the cars. A varied walk through woods, across fields and along farm tracks. | |
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| Wed 9 | Leader: Chris Meet: for 10am start at St Mary’s Church CP, next to the pond at Buriton Village, North Lane, GU31 5RT Distance: Approx 8 miles Details: Walk along side of field to Milky Way and up to SDW, turn right past Coulter’s Dean Farm. Left onto New Barn Lane, take footpath that skirts around edge of QECP, right past site of Roman Building to QE Visitor Centre. Up the old A3 road, right at bottom by the bridge, footpath to railway bridge, across playing field and back to CP. | |
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| Wed 16 | Mary’s Crescent Details will be emailed to participants who have registered with Sandy their intention to join these walks. To be a participant you must be a MEMBER and part of a grouping of 2 cars with up 4 people. Each part will be approximately 10 to 13 miles. The Way starts at Porchester Castle on 16 April and finishes in Lady Chapel, Chichester Cathedral on 14 May. Distance: 46 miles in total. Day One Leader: Sandy Depart: for 10am start from St Mary’s church inside the ruins of Portchester Castle. Distance: 12.8 miles Walk to St Mary’s church in Droxford, including lots of flat walking along the Meon Valley Trail. | |
| Sat 19 | Leader: Lynne Meet: for 10am start at Petersfield Outdoor Swimming Pool Distance: 11 miles Details: The walk goes up to Steep Church, across the fields and up onto the Hangars at Wheatham Hill. After coffee at Cobbets View we continue along the ridge, eventually following the road to High Cross. Dropping down through Floud Wood the walk arrives at Cold Hill for lunch. Then a stroll across fields back to Beckham Lane and the roads back to Petersfield. Hopefully the bluebells and wild garlic will be viewed in profusion. | |
| Wed 23 | Walk One Leaders: Linda & Paul, 07972 101215 MORNING ONLY – ANNUAL BLUEBELL WALK Meet: for 10:00am start at main CP, QE Country Park (charges apply, pay on exit) GR: SU 719185 Distance: 7 Miles Details: One steep ascent up Butser Hill, then along the SDW to Hyden Wood, the Bluebell Wood, to admire the prolific wildflowers, Ditch Acre Copse and a short road walk on Petersfield Lane (single file please). Then across the A3 bridge, back into the park and return to the CP. 270 metre total ascent (883ft) Stagecoach bus 37 can be taken from Petersfield Station to QECP, normally 09:45, but please check timings. (We may also take the bus which is scheduled to arrive at 10:00 so bear with us if we are a tiny bit late!). Walk usually ends around 13:00. Walk Two – OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY MARY’S CRESCENT Day 2 Leader: Sandy Meet: for 10am start at St Mary’s church, Droxford. Distance: 12.9 miles Walk to St Mary’s Buriton, including more Meon Valley Trail then largely South Downs Way. | |
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| Wed 30 | Leader: Barbara A Portchester Linear Walk FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON | |
| May | ||
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| Wed 7 | WALK ONE OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY MARY’S CRESCENT Day 3 Leader: Sandy Meet: for 10am start at Mary’s church Buriton. Distance: 10.3 miles Details: Walk to St Mary’s in North Marden, ending in Chilgrove – again lots of SDW. WALK TWO Leader: Christine T Meet: for 10am start at Petersfield Festival Hall CP (payment necessary) by the open-air swimming pool. Distance: 9 easy miles Details: An easier option via Petersfield pond, heath, Durford Road, Durford Abbey, Durleighmarsh farm, Sussex Border path, Sheet Common, Burntash Farm, Kettlebrook cottages, Steep church and Jack’s Post. Some stiles. Young birds on pond, views, flowers. Many places to cut the walk short if desired. Members living close to Durford Rd could join the walk there. WALK THREE VETERANS EASY SHORTER WALK. Meet Gordon C at Petersfield railway station stand F for the Chichester bus number 54 departing at 11.45 the Square at 11.47 Moggs Mead Co-op at 11.51. Alight at stop after the Half Moon to join Christine’s walk at Sheet Common where we will all have picnic lunch, then continue via Burntash Farm etc back to Petersfield. | |
| Sat 10 | Leader: Lynne Meet: for 10am start at Chawton village CP, GR.SU709375. Please share cars as parking is limited. Distance: 10 miles Details: A walk taking in the surrounding areas, going through the village, across the A32 and along the old railway line. Turning to skirt Lower Farringdon and walking through Upper Farringdon to join the Writers Way south of the village. Passing Norton Farm the way takes us past the old Medieval Village of Hartley Maudit before trekking through West Worldham. Following the road a pathway takes us across field to Truncheaunts. Past some industry we cross the B3006 and follow across fields back to Chawton. A varied walk with great views and plenty of hedgerow flowers. | |
| Wed 14 | OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY MARY’S CRESCENT Day 4 Leader: Sandy Meet: for 10am start Chilgrove Distance: 10.9 miles Details: Walk to Singleton and St Mary’s at East Lavant, ending at the Lady Chapel in Chichester Cathedral. | |
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| Wed 21 | Leader: Fiona Cheriton to Tichborne FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW | |
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| June | ||
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| Wed 18 | OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY A day out to Mottisfont Abbey NT SY328268 near Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0LP. Sat Nav use Post CodeSO51 0LN to reach the car park A romantic house and gallery set in beautiful riverside gardens. Parking is next to the Abbey, free entrance for NT Members, non-NT approx. £22 entry. Meet: in the car park at 10.30. Details: The choice is then yours. There will be a led 5 mile walk led by Sheila and Lynne around the surrounding countryside followed by a picnic in the park. Within the grounds there are many paths ripe for exploring, look out for the guided walks and talks that take place. The house will be open to look round, hopefully the roses will be in full bloom in their extensive gardens. Around 1.00pm, give or take, we will meet to eat our picnics in the grounds. Then sit and chat, or continue exploring the grounds of the house. Several cafes will be open, so tea, coffee and cake can be purchased. In the event of wet weather the date will be rescheduled. | |
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| July | ||
| Wed 16 | Leader: Lynne Meet: for 10am start at St Catherine’s Park and Ride main bus stop near the conveniences (charges apply).GR.SU487281 Distance: 10/11 miles Details: St Catherine’s Hill loop taking in Twyford and Owslebury. From the car park we make our way to the car park by the café and then climb up to the top of St Catherine’s Hil. Afterwards the path drops back down to the river which we follow to Compton Lock. Branching off towards Twyford we follow through the village across fields to Hensting Farm. From here we walk northeast towards Owslebury before turning north out of the village. Wending our way on we eventually join the Pilgrim Trail which leads over the M3 along a path to the car park. Lots of great views across the areas around Winchester. | |
| August | ||
| Sat 23 | Leader: Lynne Meet: for 10am start at Harting Hill NT CP, GR.SU790180. Payment necessary for non members. Distance: 10 miles Details: The walk follows the SD Way before dropping down into South Harting. Using the Nyewood road the path turns off at Pays Farm across the fields to Tye Oak Farm. After Woodhouse farm way leads through Elsted and along under Beacon Hill. Gaining height along Telegraph Lane the path is now on Harting Down and follows back to the car park. |