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Romsey Group

We are the Romsey 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
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Overview

Starting at the West Down car park we take the Test Way south to Longstock before heading west towards Danebury Hill.  The return back to the start is along a byway to Fullerton.   There are no stiles on this walk.  Please bring a picnic lunch.

Thursday, 24 July 2025
Meeting time:
9:05 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
114m / 374ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 35957 20959
Nearest postcode:
SO51 8AF
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Meeting time:
9:05 am

Romsey Rapids rear car park adjacent to the Romsey Town Football Club pitch fence for possible car-share. If a lift is required, please contact the walk leader at least 24 hours prior to the walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 38650 39197
Nearest postcode:
SO20 6AZ
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Start time:
9:45 am

West Down Nature Reserve top car park. Take the road to Chilbolton from the A3057. Turn right after the speed limit sign on entering the village, signposted to West Down Nature Reserve car park. [NOTE - it's not the car park with recycling bins before entering the speed limit signs]

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