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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

A walk taking in the villages along the River Itchen.  Starting from Avingdon Car Park we will walk past the Avington Park Golf Course and onto Ovington and Itchen Stoke.  Continuing on, we will make our way to Itchen Abbas, Martyr Worthy and Easton, then returning back to Avington.

Saturday, 23 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring a drink and snack/lunch as required.

Some areas may be muddy and there are some stiles.  Please wear sturdy footwear.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 70479 38051
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GT
what3words:
asserts.prancing.blending
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Alton Sports Centre Lower Car Park by Alton Skate Park, Jubilee Playing Field, Chawton Park Road, Alton or in the upper overflow car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 52810 32071
Nearest postcode:
SO21 1DE
what3words:
masses.home.dummy
Start time:
10:00 am

Avington Country Park Car Park, Avington Park Lane, Avington, Winchester. From A31 follow the signs for Avington. Drive down Avington Road and take a left turn into Avington Park Lane. There is a car park on the right just after the cattle grid. If you don't know the area, it is recommended to use What3words if available. Leader will be at meet 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