The Five Hills of Alton

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.

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Overview

This walk takes us on a circular ramble around the outskirts of Alton, taking in the magnificent views of the town and the surrounding countryside from the five hills around it.

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please bring lunch.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 71000 38001
Nearest postcode:: GU34 1RY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park in Old Winchester Road. From Farnham exit the A31 at the Chawton slip road. Turn right at the end of the slip road to pass under the A31 on to the A339, then sharp left at the roundabout before the railway bridge. Park at the far end, not too close to the Travis Perkins exit. OS Map X133.

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month