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Overview

The walk is a flat nearly 6m mile walk along the road past Fullerton Mill and the John Lewis water gardens and garden centre. Then we cross fields to Longstock village and return along the disused railway line. There are no stiles. 

Thursday, 19 March 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The pub will be open by 10 when we arrive and we can pre order lunch. They have not been asked to reserve a table as last year some people preferred to eat outside.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 38170 38992
Nearest postcode:
SO20 6AX
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Start time:
10:15 am

The Mayfly, Chilbolton, STOCKBRIDGE, SO20 6AX (If you go to Chilbolton continue past the Abbots Mitre for three-quarters of a mile and then turn right and cross the river after the West Downs Nature Reserve).

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