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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.

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 walk across Chawton Park Wood and head towards Wivelrod, making our way across to Medstead.  We head back by taking a different path back through Chawton Park Wood to the car park.  We will walk through woods, fields and along tracks.

Thursday, 14 November 2024
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
47.2m / 155ft
Type:
circular

The plan is to be back by lunchtime.  Bring a drink and snack as required.

Some areas are likely to be very muddy with the recent weather.  Please wear sturdy footwear and bring poles if you use them.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 70479 38051
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GT
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Meeting time:
9:20 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. Leader will be at the start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 67221 36076
Nearest postcode:
GU34 5ED
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Start time:
9:45 am

Chawton Park Wood car park, Boyneswood Road, Medstead

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