Hermitage to The Slade. Please book online.

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Overview

Leaving the car park off Marlston Road opposite the Wellhouse Lane junction we will walk through Grimsbury Wood and Fence Wood before reaching Westrop Green and heading on to Holly House Farm and then The Slade.

We then turn northward to Wither’s Farm and reaching Brockhurst School before making our way round West Wood then to Boar’s Hole Farm and on through Round Hill Wood and back to the car park.

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:: 170.7m / 560ft
Type:: circular

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Bring a drink and a snack for a mid walk break. Please book online by 6pm on 11th August.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 51642 72359
Nearest postcode:: RG18 9UD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park entrance off Marlston Road, opposite Wellhouse Lane, Hermitage.

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