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Andover Group

We are the Andover 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

From the car park at Cheesefoot Head we will follow the South Downs Way above Temple Valley, then cross the A31 taking paths via Avington Manor Farm to Ovington, then follow the Allan King Way via Tichborne, crossing the A272 to Oakclose Plantation and returning to the start point.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18km / 11.2mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Note the earlier meeting and starting times.

The walk is on farm tracks, minor roads, woodland and field paths. No stiles. Two stops.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 36056 45044
Nearest postcode:
SP10 2NX
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Meet to car share / convoy at Stannah Parking Bays, Anton Mill Rd Andover, please note that the meet time is the time that we intend to leave the car park. If leaving your car there, please put 'Andover Ramblers' note in the windscreen area. Parking by permission of Stannah. If you intend to go directly to the start point then inform the walk leader before hand in case of cancellation etc

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 52917 27718
Nearest postcode:
SO21 1HW
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Start time:
9:15 am

The Cheesefoot Head car park (free) on the A272 between Winchester and Cheriton;

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