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Farnham & District Group

Farnham & District Ramblers offers an all-year-round programme of walks in the beautiful Surrey Hills, North East Hampshire, and South Downs National 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

Overview

We will start this beautiful walk through the Meon Valley, then up onto the South Downs Way, before heading towards Old Winchester Hill for lunch, where we can take in the best views in Hampshire!  The walk has just one main ascent up onto the South Downs.

Thursday, 30 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a picnic lunch.  There are no pubs, cafes or toilets en-route, but there is a pub and toilets at the end of the walk for refreshments. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 67713 22218
Nearest postcode:
GU32 1PF
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Start time:
10:00 am

East Meon Village Car Park, next to the Allotments and recreation ground on Workhouse Lane. This free car park is clearly signposted AT THE END of Workhouse Lane. Please Note: this is NOT the Village Hall car park which is 50m up the road. OS Map X132.

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