5-6 Itchen Abbas

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Overview

The route will be up Northington Road on to the Oxdrove Way until we reach the wooded area. We will then make our way down a different section of the Oxdrove Way along paths and across fields to return to the pub. It is an uphill walk for the first half which rewards us with some fine views of the Itchen valley and beyond. We will only overlap with the walk of a few weeks ago by a few yards/metres!

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://theploughpubitchenabbas.co.uk/

The pub will be open to take lunch orders at 10.00 a.m. ready for us departing on the walk at 10.15. Please park in the top car park.

Please book a place, confirming that you are staying for lunch, by 8 pm on Tuesday.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 53575 32858
Nearest postcode:: SO21 1BH
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Start time:: 10:15 am

The Plough Inn at Itchen Abbas SO21 1BQ

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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