10.5 Exton/Beacon Hill Beeches/Old Winchester Hill

Winchester Group

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Overview

Steep climbs to Beacon Hill and Old Winchester Hill, two stiles and two steep descents.
Far reaching views, walking mainly on tracks and some road walking, surface mud and puddles.

South Downs Way, Monarch’s Way.

Monday, 6 November 2023

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

This is a picnic walk, please bring lunch, snacks and drinks.

Poles are advisable if used.

Please let me know if you are joining this walk as we may leave early if all known walkers have arrived.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 61740 21215
Nearest postcode:: SO32 3NU
what3words:: slightly.deprives.perfected

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking in small lay-by just of A32

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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 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

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