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Winchester Group

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

Overview

A 12 mile circular walk from Old Alresford following sections of The Oxdrove over Itchen Stoke Down towards Itchen Abbas before crossing the River Itchen to Avington.  This walk has some fine views of the Itchen valley and of the river itself.  At present it is dry underfoot on field paths, tracks and lanes.

Monday, 1 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
277.7m / 911ft
Type:
circular

This is a picnic walk so please bring drinks and food for two short breaks.

Please let the walk leader know if you are planning to join this walk as we may leave early if all known walkers have arrived.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 58742 34071
Nearest postcode:
SO24 9DJ
what3words:
beaters.spillage.study
Start time:
10:00 am

The Christy Hall, The Green, Old Alresford SO24 9DH. Parking is available on the road and layby - please do not park in the village hall 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 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