We are the Winchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Richard E.
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Walking the lower half of the iconic Itchen Way, from the river mouth at Southampton Water up to Winchester. This walk along sections of a world class chalk river and the former Itchen Navigation makes for a wonderful day out, packed with natural and historic interest. The first hour takes us through suburban Southampton, past boatyards, quays and housing, before we reach parkland at Bitterne, and then water meadows and countryside for the remainder of the walk.
A second walk, 13 miles from Winchester to the source of the Itchen at Cheriton, is planned for Monday 15 September allowing for a complete walk of the Itchen Way.
We will start from Woolston station at 10am (for those coming from Winchester, the train leaves Winchester at 0906, and the Southampton Central connection is at 0928). There is an option to cut the walk short by leaving the walk at Eastleigh and picking up a train or bus from there, making a shorter 8 mile walk.
** Please let me know if you plan to join us at Winchester, Southampton or Woolston, and which of the two distances that you plan to walk **
The route is quite over-grown, and sometimes very uneven under foot. Long trousers and good footwear are advisable.
There are very limited facilities along the way, so you will need to bring your own water, a flask, snacks and a packed lunch. Toilet stops available at "The Hub" at Eastleigh (8 miles) and Shawford (13 miles).
Meet at the station entrance (Winchester 0900 or Woolston 0945)
We will finish outside Winchester Cathedral
