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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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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • 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 the Gratton Recreational Ground in Sutton Scotney.  We follow the River Dever towards Micheldever along paths and quiet lanes before our coffee stop at Micheldever Church.  After coffee we head south over high farm land where there are far reaching views to the north and south, we then join the ancient Alresford Drove and continue on sections of The Watercress Way back to Sutton Scotney.

Thursday, 14 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
135.9m / 446ft
Type:
circular

A lovely varied walk which is still relatively dry underfoot.  It follows tracks, quiet lanes and field paths.  Some of the paths are muddy and slippery and I was glad to use poles in places, but nothing to get your toes wet.  Two stiles (one broken).

This is a picnic walk please bring drinks and snacks.

Kindly let the walk leader know if you are planning to come along.  Thanks.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 46499 39801
Nearest postcode:
SO21 3JJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

The entrance to The Gratton Rec in Sutton Scotney is on the A30 directly opposite the Texaco Petrol Station.

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