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Eastleigh Group

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

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

The walk will take us by the edge of Stansted Forest and through farmland before descending to West Marden where we will have our coffee stop. Ascending  out of West Marden we will return via Watergate Hanger and Stansted Park.

There is the option to have breakfast or just a hot drink from 9 a.m.  at the Stansted Garden Centre or lunch at the end of the walk.

No booking required,

Map OL8.

Please bring refreshments for a break en route.

Please bring your ICE (In Case of Emergency) card or ask the leader for one.

Assistance dogs only please.

Thursday, 26 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 75752 09970
Nearest postcode:
PO9 6DU
what3words:
valve.hedgehog.sliders
Start time:
10:00 am

Take the southern entrance to Stansted Park and park in the right hand-side car park. If having breakfast or using the facilities in the garden centre please allow enough time.

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