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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

Park in Western Esplanade, Southampton (pay £8 for all day) for 8.15 if travelling by car, then walk to Redjet terminal and get on 9.00 ferry to West Cowes - get a day return ask for Senior Fare if 60+.  Go direct to Terminal if not trravelling by car.Bus No 1 to Newport and then Bus No 12 from Newport Stand B to Brighstone. Walk via Longstone, Brook Down, Compton Down, Freshwater to Yarmouth. Bus No 7 to Newport. Bus No 1 Stand A to West Cowes. Redjet to Southampton. Should be back in Southampton between 1800 and 1900. Fine views on ridge walk. Picnic materials can be bought at Brighstone.

Saturday 29 June 2024
Start time:
8:15 am
Estimated finish time:
6:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
289.6m / 950ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 41822 11364
Nearest postcode:
SO14 2AF
what3words:
cable.faster.crib
Start time:
8:15 am

Western Esplanade, Southampton

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