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We are the Eastleigh 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
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Overview

From Lockerley Church the walk heads west to the top of West Dean Hill with its wonderful views to the north.  We then head south to Rowden Farm and back to Lockerley via Gartmore Copse and Telegraph House, with wonderful views both to the east and west.

There is a short stretch of road to negotiate, with care, and a few stiles.  There's bound to be mud so boots and poles are advisable.

Anyone nervous of animals should be aware that there is a field with some "inquisitive" horses to pass through.  

Please bring provisions for a coffee stop and picnic lunch.

If you don't regularly attend our weekend walks, it would be appreciated if you could inform the walk leader if you would like to join us, by 8pm the day before.

Please ensure you carry your Ramblers In Case of Emergency (ICE) card.

Saturday, 14 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

With special thanks to Les Mildon from Romsey Ramblers for letting me shamelessly plagiarise his walk!

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 29805 26678
Nearest postcode:
SO51 0JY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Layby at Lockerley Church. If there is insufficient space, please use the layby about 100m north at the Scout Hut.

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