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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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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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Overview

After leaving Overton, this route takes a slow climb over the first 5 miles to join the Wayfarers Walk,  We then descend to Deane and return to Overton, passing the source of the River Test

Thursday, 26 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This is a picnic walk,  Please bring all refreshments for the day.  There will be mud.  Poles are advised for those who use them

Please let the leader know in advance if you are coming as we may leave early if all expected are present

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 51769 49690
Nearest postcode:
RG25 3NU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Overton Hill Car Park. On the left as the road climbs the hill east of the traffic lights in central Overton. Please car share if possible. Space in the car park may be limited

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