winchester logo

Winchester Group

We are the Winchester 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

Overview

This undulating 11.5 mile circular walk begins in the Meon Valley in the centre of Droxford and takes in the surrounding villages of Soberton, Swanmore and the outskirts of Bishops Waltham. 

Highlights include Droxford and Soberton churches, views across Little Common Down, the River Meon and a lunch stop that offers a view of the Isle of Wight if the weather is clear.  

The route includes good tracks and footpaths and a number of stiles.  

There could be some mud in places so poles might be useful.

Thursday 29 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.2km / 11.3mi
Ascent:
289.6m / 950ft
Type:
circular

This is a picnic walk

Car sharing is available 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 60649 18253
Nearest postcode:
SO32 3RB
what3words:
spreads.unfit.rosette
Start time:
10:00 am

The walk will start in the centre of Droxford by the church where there is some parking. Parking in Droxford centre is off the High Street opposite the entrance to Park Lane and by the Community Centre, post code SO32 3RB. (Note, further parking is available at the Fire Station car park in Union Lane opposite the entrance to a road called The Park)

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