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Overview

A circular walk in The Meon Valley with lovely views!

We head out of Exton on The South Downs Way and The Meon Valley Trail to Droxford where we will stop for coffee. From here we will follow the Wayfarers Way and woodland paths to Beacon Hill stopping for lunch on the way before heading back along The South Downs Way to Exton.

Please bring a mid-morning snack and picnic lunch.

Please let the leader know if you would like to join this walk.

Monday, 23 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
281m / 922ft
Type:
circular

We will be using tracks, woodland paths, some quiet roads and the Meon Valley trail. There are some hilly sections and there are several stiles.

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 61740 21224
Nearest postcode:
SO32 3NR
what3words:
grub.earlobe.beaten
Start time:
10:00 am

Parking is at the far end of Church Lane in Exton, just before the A32. There are off-road spaces on both sides of the road. If these are already taken, there is additional parking near the church in the village. If you park here, please call us and we can meet you there as we walk by the church on our walk.

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