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Alton Group

We are the Alton 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

We will start out along the River Alre and make our way to Abbotstone Down and Bugmore Hill.  We will return on lanes and footpaths to Old Alresford and Alresford.  There will be footpaths, fields, farm tracks and woodland as well as some good views.

Sunday, 22 June 2025
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.2km / 10.7mi
Ascent:
113.1m / 371ft
Type:
circular

We will stop for a lunch break.  Bring a drink and lunch as required.

There are some slopes.  Some areas may be muddy and there are a number of stiles.  Please wear sturdy footwear.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 72369 39871
Nearest postcode:
GU34 2QX
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Meeting time:
9:20 am

Alton Health Centre rear car park, Anstey Road, Alton.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 58586 32538
Nearest postcode:
SO24 9BP
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pushing.overcomes.whirlwind
Start time:
10:00 am

Perins Car Park, Jacklyns Lane, New Alresford. The car park is free on Sundays. Leader will be at the start point.

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