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North Hampshire Downs Group

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

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  • 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

Best to contact the walk leader to advise participation but not essential.

Starting at Kingsclere Fieldgate Centre, where parking should be possible, the walk passess through part of the village before heading into open countryside and onto the downs. Hannington village will be reached after @75 mins where there will be a break. Return will be via Cottington Hill and the Park House stable gallops.

Saturday, 7 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

The walk is largely through open country side except for Cottington Hill. Mud must be expected but the worst hopefully confined to a few areas as walk is largely on open chalk land. Good views provided visibility allows. The walk includes an ascent/descent of Cottington Hill.

Toilets available at start/end. 

Coffee shop available at end in Kingsclere.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 52109 58720
Nearest postcode:
RG20 5SQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Fieldgate Sport centre on the SW side of Kingsclere. Football can limit spaces available on Saturdays.

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