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Eastleigh Group

We are the Eastleigh 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
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Overview

The Itchen Way is a 51.2 km long-distance footpath following the River Itchen from its source near Hinton Ampner House to its mouth at Woolston.  The Way finishes at Sholing railway station.  The Eastleigh Ramblers Itchen Project comprises a series of circular walks which encompass the complete Itchen Way.  Leg 3 leaves Itchen Abbas on the Itchen Way to reach Winchester and returns via the Allan King Way.

Saturday, 3 February 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
131m / 430ft
Type:
circular

No booking required.  Map OS Explorer OL32.  Please bring refreshments and lunch for two breaks en route.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 53497 32786
Nearest postcode:
SO21 1BJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park near St John's Church on Avington Lane.

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