13th August - Droxford Down and the Meon Valley from Swanmore (local grade B)

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Overview

via Hazel Holt, Droxford Down and Brockbridge

Sunday, 13 August 2023

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 250m / 820ft
Type:: circular

OS map OL3 / E119

A lovely summer's day walk over the Downs, offering some fine views from the high ground. Lunch stop will be at Meonstoke church, with the opportunity for a drink at the Buck's Head.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 57636 16508
Nearest postcode:: SO32 2EU
what3words:: extremes.excusing.retrial

Start time:: 10:00 am

Swanmore, Church Road car park opposite St Barnabas church *

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month