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We are the Alton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Following The Way Farers Way and South Down Way to Beacon Hill , passing the site of the medieval village of Lomer, before descending to Warnford on The Monarchs Way. Lovely views. Returning via Brockwood Park and Joan's Acre Wood. Hopefully the bluebells will be out. Bring picnic lunch.

Saturday, 10 May 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
294.7m / 967ft
Type:
circular

Possible tea at Hinton Ampner at end of walk. Bring National Trust card.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 70632 38109
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1ST
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Lower Car park at Alton Sports Centre. By skate park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 59480 27713
Nearest postcode:
SO24 0LA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Hinton Ampner National Trust Car Park. Park on left hand side as you go up the drive before main car park.

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