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We are the Romsey Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

This walk features both typical New Forest woodland scenery and enclosed farm land.  Starting at Acres Down the route meanders around Minstead before arriving at the village's pretty and unusual church where a famous literary figure is buried.  The paths are generally good but there are 5 stiles and some steps.  Please advise the walk leader if you intend coming on this walk.

Saturday, 1 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
166m / 545ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 35955 20961
Nearest postcode:
SO51 8AF
what3words:
handrail.shears.pads
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meet in the Romsey Rapids CP by the fence between it and the Romsey FC football ground. Please advise the leader if you intend coming on this walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 26752 09717
Nearest postcode:
SO43 7GE
what3words:
wealth.crew.loser
Start time:
10:00 am

The start is from the Acres Down CP just past the Acres Down Farm and Tea Room. There is additional parking close by Acres Down Farm.

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