We are the Hampshire 40+ Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Elaine C.
Combe Gibbet stands at axp 915ft/279m above sea level giving amazing views of a beautiful area which has remote feel to it from the get-go. On a clear day you can see 5 counties; Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire.
The gibbet was erected in 1676 at the top of Gallows Down to publicly hang George Broomham and Dorothy Newman for adultery. It has only ever been used for them. They were hung as punishment for the murders they committed in attempt to hide their crime of passion.... the gibbet was a stark warning to deter others from committing adultery and murder.
There are several ups and downs with 2 steeper ascents.
Meet at 10.45am for prompt 11 am start.
Bring water and food for 2 stops.
Allow driving time.
Everyone welcome including well behaved dogs and their owners.
Drinks after - Cooper's boozer pop up pub on the grassy car park edges with the fab 360 views - to discuss the walk post mortem in a truly impressive setting.
Inkpen Beacon free car park just down from Combe Gibbet. Please note the approach follows long narrow winding lanes. Sat nav directions: 51.356370, -1.470011 and opposite the Combe Gibbet war memorial
