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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

On leaving the car park we will head south across the village green to Small Down where we will climb to the South Downs Way and follow the path to Tegdown Bottom and return via South Farm and Small Down to the village.

I will be having lunch at the Ye Olde George after the walk, let me know by 12 March and I will book you in. See link to pub website for more information.

https://www.yeoldegeorgeinn.net/menus.html

Thursday, 26 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:
224.9m / 738ft
Type:
circular

The walk includes a steep climb up Small Down to the South Downs Way.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 70480 38046
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GT
what3words:
organist.skate.falters
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meet in the lower car park at the Alton Sports Centre before 09.15am to car share for travel to East Meon.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 67716 22216
Nearest postcode:
GU32 1PF
what3words:
equivocal.bookings.promotes
Start time:
9:45 am

Meet in Workhouse Lane car park for a prompt start at 9.45am.

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