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Overview

This walk takes us up from East Meon over the downs to join the SDW at Salt Hill.  We then stay on the SDW for a couple of miles until we reach Butser Hill. Butser Hill is a National Nature Reserve with great views and classic chalk downland features.  We descend north over Ramsdean Down and continue to Park Hill overlooking East Meon.  Sharp descent on the grass to the church and back to the cars.

We will cross fields with sheep, so dogs welcome but will need to be on a lead around livestock.

There are 2 cafes on this route!! First one at morning coffee will be the Sustainability Centre at the old HMS Mercury site, then the tea kiosk at the top of Butser Hill (probably the lunch stop).

Please book this walk with the leader.

Saturday, 4 May 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

Hills, downland, woods, fields, church, paths, tracks, views, sheep. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 67708 22228
Nearest postcode:
GU32 1PF
what3words:
fumes.sensible.drawn
Start time:
9:30 am

The car park is on Workhouse Lane at the allotments. Please don't park at the adjacent village hall.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking