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We are the Winchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

This undulating 11.5 mile circular walk is a picnic walk that begins in the Meon Valley in the centre of Droxford and takes in the surrounding villages of Soberton, Swanmore and the outskirts of Bishops Waltham. 

 

 

Thursday, 16 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
255.4m / 838ft
Type:
circular

Highlights include Droxford and Soberton churches, views across Little Common Down, the River Meon and a lunch stop that offers a view of the Isle of Wight if the weather is clear.  

The route includes good tracks and footpaths and a number of stiles.  

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 60651 18252
Nearest postcode:
SO32 3RB
what3words:
trouser.bounding.lance
Start time:
10:00 am

The Square, Droxford adjacent to St Mary’s Church and Droxford Village Hall. Further parking is available next to the fire station in Union Lane.

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