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Portsmouth Group

We are the Portsmouth 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

A hilly walk via the hangers to Hawkley

Outwatds via Steep Church, Shoulder of  Mutton Hill and Warren Corner. 

returning via Oakeshott, Wheatham Hill and Steep Marsh 

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.6km / 10.9mi
Ascent:
472m / 1549ft
Type:
circular

There will be coffee and lunch stops so please bring food and drink for the day. There is a pub at Hawkley but it may be busy as it is Sunday lunchtime. 

Train Fratton 0856, Havant 0907, Petersfield 0923

The Petersfield station car park charges on Sunday.

After recent rain some paths may be slippery. The Hawkley area has suffered from numerous fallen trees and several sections of possible routes were not possible in consequence.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 74374 23571
Nearest postcode:
GU32 3EE
what3words:
wired.decency.liner
Start time:
9:30 am

Meet outside station entrance

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