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Meon Group

Meon Ramblers welcome people of all ages. Our weekly walks explore the varied countryside and coast of Hampshire and West Sussex.

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

Overview

Royal Victoria Country Park, Hamble, shore path
meet in Holly Hill car park by 10am for bus at 10.08 - bring bus pass if you have one.  

Tuesday, 2 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:
67.1m / 220ft
Type:
linear

OL3 E119

We use a bus and ferry on this walk (cash only on ferry).  Bus (X5) at 10.08 from Holly Hill to Old Netley.  Walking back to Holly Hill.  We go S via Hound to Royal Victoria Country Park.  Then to Hamble for ferry (£2.50 cash only), shore path to Holly Hill Woodland Park.  Please bring bus pass if you have one, plus refreshments for mid-walk break.  Cafe stop and toilets after 1.5 miles and toilets in Hamble.  Good underfoot, some mud on paths at Holly Hill
22/03/24:  route walked.  Ground conditions generally very good - firm and mostly hard surfaces.  Some soft conditions and water in the final section at Wendleholme, but fine with boots or waterproof trainers. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 50100 07853
Nearest postcode:
SO31 7SZ
what3words:
direct.opened.shuttle
Meeting time:
9:50 am

Car Park for Holly Hill Woodland Park* Free parking, toilets by car park. Short walk to catch X5 bus at 10.06 to Old Netley

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47492 10017
Nearest postcode:
SO31 8FE
what3words:
soaks.crab.regime
Start time:
10:20 am

Bus stop on Pound Road near Priorswood Road* Old Netley X5 bus due to arrive at 10.20

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 50100 07856
Nearest postcode:
SO31 7SZ
what3words:
lavished.unrealistic.gangway
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

Holly Hill Woodland Park car park *

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