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Overview

This 5.6 ml walk is from Farringdon Lay-by to Upper Farringdon and over the hills towards Newton Valence. We skirt round the edge of Selborne Hanger and return through Noar plantation to Farringdon.

Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
30.5m / 100ft
Type:
circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 70399 38001
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GW
what3words:
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Alton Sports Centre Lower Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 70388 35468
Nearest postcode:
GU34 3DH
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Lay-by on North side of Farringdon on the right as you come down the A32 from Alton.

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