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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

This is a circular walk that takes you down Longwood Warren where you can enjoy the South Downs in all its glory stopping at Owslebury for a quick coffee stop, before heading to Baybridge and up the Allan King Way to Bushy Copse for a picnic in the woods. 

Bring refreshments for one coffee stop and picnic lunch at convenient location.

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THERE IS NO MAXIMUM LIMIT FOR THE NUMBER OF WALKERS ON THIS WALK BUT YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE.

If you would like to join this walk, please email the leader (by clicking on the email box above). Bookings must be made by 8pm the day before the walk. Please only attend the walk if you have received confirmation of your booking from the walk leader.

If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that the leader is aware and if you need to contact the leader on the day of the walk please phone mobile number  075797 69902.

Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
13.2km / 8.2mi
Ascent:
178m / 584ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 52934 27728
Nearest postcode:
SO21 1HW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet and park in the car park off A272 by Cheesefoot Head. Be careful if using the post code for directions as this can take you the other side of the valley.

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