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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.

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
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Overview

Stoke Park Woods with its bluebells, then to the river and back up the hill. Sticks will be useful if there is a lot of rain but in a hot spell it is easy on good paths.

If the weather is very hot or wet, the route will  be shortened.

There is one easy stile and one set of downward steps.

Thursday, 29 May 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please park at the back of the pub. The new management of the pub are pleased to welcome us but please either stay for lunch or stay for a drink after the walk.

The pub restaurant menu is on line. Please let let the leader know your choices by Tuesday 27th May as she will be phoning in orders. People should then feel committed to their orders as this pub is under new management. The pub will not be open as we start walking. Dogs welcome on a lead at some points-road crossing mainly.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 49028 19838
Nearest postcode:
SO50 7GD
what3words:
alarm.fries.flown
Start time:
10:15 am

The Fox & Hounds, 3 Winchester Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7HB (It is at the brow of Crowd Hill. The correct postcode is 7HB but various SatNavs and the Ramblers website think it is 7GD).

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