Circular Walk from Farringdon 5.5mls

Alton Group

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Overview

This is a walk 5.5mls from Farringdon towards Rotherfield Park and back via the old Watercress line path. There are some hills and stiles with good views from some of the paths.

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 45.7m / 150ft
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 70479 38051
Nearest postcode:: GU34 1GT
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Parking at the Lower Car Park of the Sports Centre. Leader will be at the starting point.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 70389 35461
Nearest postcode:: GU34 3DH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking on the lay-by as one comes down the A32 from Alton. The lay-by is on the right immediately after the Farringdon sign.

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