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Alton Group

We are the Alton 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

Starting from Workhouse Road Car Park in East Meon we will walk through the church yard and up the very steep hill behind the church.  The route continues around to Park Cottages, taking in good views, and around Rookham Copse to skirt around Barrow Hill.  We will take the footpaths back through Frogmore, past the Izaak Walton pub and back to the car park.

Saturday, 8 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:25 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We will stop for a brief break so bring a drink and snack as required.

There is one up hill steep slope to negotiate near the beginning but the rest of the walk is generally down hill or quite flat towards the end.  Some areas may be muddy and there are a few stiles.  Please wear sturdy footwear and bring poles, if you use them.

Leader will be at start point.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 70479 38051
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GT
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Meeting time:
9:25 am

Alton Sports Centre Lower Car Park by Alton Skate Park, Jubilee Playing Field, Chawton Park Road, Alton or in the upper overflow car park. There are football matches on Saturday morning and the car park can be very busy.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 67720 22219
Nearest postcode:
GU32 1PF
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Start time:
10:00 am

East Meon Village Car Park, Workhouse Lane. Leader will be at start point

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