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Hampshire 40+ Walking Group

We are the Hampshire 40+ Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • 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
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Overview

Rising dramatically above the Meon Valley, Old Winchester Hill is both a National Nature Reserve and a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest - its' an exhilarating hike with outstanding views, 3 hills to get the heart rate going and those endorphins flowing and of course, there is a pub at the end!

Prompt start at 10.30 am in Meonstoke Village Hall car park, £1 pp as donation for parking in the cctv covered car park.

Bring snacks and drinks for 1 stop.

Everyone welcome. Dogs will need to be on lead at times.

Drinks after will be at The Buck's Head, Meonstoke. SO32 3NA which you will pass at you arrive to Meonstoke Village.

Saturday, 9 May 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
451.1m / 1480ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 61681 20100
Nearest postcode:
SO32 3NP
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hammer.warp.boss
Start time:
10:30 am

Take the A32 (Warnford Road) to Meonstoke. Turn into Buck's Head Hill and pass The Buck's Head on your left. At the triangle of roads take the left turn and follow road round on the right to enter Pound Lane. Continue over a little humped bridge and the village hall is on the right. Sat nav directions: 50.97709, -1.12263

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