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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.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Mostly on woodland tracks and across farmland, after leaving the village of Colden Common we need to cross the busy Main Road, but the walk is otherwise rural and quiet. Some paths are muddy but on the pre walk were all easily passable but walking poles are useful if you use them. A gentle climb takes us to Owslebury for a pub lunch or picnic nearby (more details below). The distance is shorter than on a normal Thursday to allow walkers to attend the Winchester Group AGM from 3 pm. Toilets are available at the start of the walk in the Community Centre.

Thursday, 20 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

There will be a lunch stop at The Ship Inn, Owslebury and the pub requires a pre order on Tuesday 18th Nov., so please look at the website and give me an order by 5 pm on that day if you wish to eat at the pub. Let me know if you have any problems with this and I will send a menu by email. Please note my email address is wincherowe22@gmail.com.

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47708 22122
Nearest postcode:
SO21 1SW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Colden Common Community Centre car park

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