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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

Overview

An  11 mile circular walk from Sutton Scotney.   We follow the Dever river a short distance before leaving the water and following the Watercress Way along the ancient Alresford Drove.  From here we head across the fields to Bazeley Copse where evidence has been found of Iron Age and Roman settlements.  On a clear day we will have 360 views of the surrounding countryside.  The track takes us down to Borough Farm and then the road to Micheldever Church where we stop for lunch.  The afternoon stretch follows the Dever valley across farmland and along quiet lanes before taking the river path back into Sutton Scotney.  

Monday, 2 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
135.9m / 446ft
Type:
circular

This is a picnic walk so please bring food and drink for two breaks.  Sections of the walk are on tracks and quiet lanes.  After recent rains there are bound to be muddy areas.

Please let the walk leader know if you are planning to join this walk.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 46503 39804
Nearest postcode:
SO21 3GA
what3words:
unhelpful.stadium.weedy
Start time:
10:00 am

The Gratton Recreation Ground, Stockbridge Rd East, Sutton Scotney, Winchester SO21 3GA The northern entrance to the car park is directly opposite the Texaco garage on the A30.

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