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HAMBLEDON (THE CRADLE OF CRICKET)

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Overview

From Hambledon the walk will route via the church, the vineyard, the new cricket ground and Hermitage Farm arriving at the original home of cricket next to the Bat and Ball pub for a break. We will return via Brosdhalfpenny Down, pass Scotland Cottage, Glidden and Stud farms before descending downhill back to Hambledon. 

No booking required.

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Please bring refreshments for a mid walk break.

Registered assistance dogs only please.

 

Thursday, 30 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
128m / 420ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 64673 15050
Nearest postcode:
PO7 4RS
what3words:
springing.obeyed.magnum
Start time:
10:00 am

Street parking near Hambledon village centre and meet at the junction of West Street and High Street near the People’s Market store.

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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