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Overview

Please join me for a 10 to 11 mile circular walk starting from Chilcomb village at 10.00 on Sunday 8 March 2026.
Walking from Chilcomb up to Cheesefoot and then heading South along the Kings Way to Bushy Copse. Then heading North through Old Downs Plantation to pick up the Ox Drove Track and round to Morestead. A short way along Hazeley Road, to head over Hazeley Down towards Twyford Down. Turning west and crossing the edge of Hockley Golf Course and over to the Itchen River. Heading under the M3 and heading North to St Catherine’s Hill. Skirting the Hill and heading up to cross over the M3. Across Twyford Down and then North East towards the Morestead Road and down over the shooting range back to Chilcomb. 
 

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk is on well marked tracks/footpaths with great views over Winchester and the surrounding countryside.
A moderate walk with comfort breaks, a coffee break in the morning and a picnic lunch. 
Please let me know if you would like to join the walk and send me your mobile number.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 50931 28281
Nearest postcode:
SO21 1HT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Eastern end of Chilcomb village.

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