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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.

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

The walk starts at a lay-by on Church Road.  We will walk up towards the church at Hinton Ampner and along the ridge before taking the route down to Joan's Acre Wood.  The route will encounter footpaths through fields, woods and tracks.  

Thursday, 14 September 2023
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring a drink and a snack.

There are some gentle slopes. Some areas may be muddy. Please wear sturdy footwear.

There is limited parking in the lay-by so it is recommended to meet to share cars.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 67046 35084
Nearest postcode:
GU34 5EX
what3words:
resembles.winners.nicer
Meeting time:
9:20 am

Oakgreen Parade Car Park, Four Marks. Behind the BP Petrol Station on A31 in Four Marks. Leader will be at meeting point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 59839 26993
Nearest postcode:
SO24 0LA
what3words:
installs.stun.crispier
Start time:
10:00 am

Lay-by off Church Road. From the A272 turn into Hinton Hill, after 0.4 miles turn right, after 0.2 miles take the right fork into Church Road, and after 0.2 miles park either side of the road where the footpath crosses. What3words: installs.stun.crispier

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