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Eastleigh Group

We are the Eastleigh 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 is a circular walk that explores the Northern side of Droxford, it has a bit of everything; the Meon River, the old railway line, through Meon Village, then up onto the South Downs, and Droxford Down. Finally we return via the Wayfarers Way, visiting Shepherds Down  and Fir Down.

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Bring refreshments for one coffee stop and one picnic stop.

THERE IS NO MAXIMUM LIMIT FOR THE NUMBER OF WALKERS ON THIS WALK BUT YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE.
Please inform the walk leader if you wish to join this walk, via the contact link provided, please note we may set off early once everyone has arrived.
Bookings should be made  by  8pm the day before the walk. 
If you are unable to attend or need to cancel your booking please email or phone the leader, mobile number  075797 69902.

Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.2km / 7.6mi
Ascent:
157m / 515ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 60503 18438
Nearest postcode:
SO32 3AN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet and park in the Car Park on Union Street, just past the Fire Station.

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