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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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Overview

A charming circular route from this quintessential English countryside pub. We will be heading out east to meet the Oxdrove Way, which will loop us back into Upper Wield. From there the Three Castles Path will return us back to the Yew Tree. 

This walk aims to finish by 11.30, the pub opens at midday. If you would like to stay to have lunch then or on another weekend day, booking in advanced is highly recommended. 

Sunday, 29 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
11:30 am
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
54.9m / 180ft
Type:
circular

Please use overflow parking next to the beer garden only, kindly do not park next too the pub itself. 

There are no facilities as the pub will not be open yet. 

Mostly gravel and woodland path, we will start with crossing over fields that may contain livestock. Sturdy footwear is recommended, especially after rain when paths can be muddy. 

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 70480 38053
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GT
what3words:
asserts.prancing.blending
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Meeting place: Alton Sports Centre Lower Car Park Park in Alton Sports Centre Lower Car Park (by Alton Skate Park, Jubilee Playing Field, Chawton Park Road, Alton) or in the upper overflow car park. Meeting Time: 9.00am Grid Ref: SU704380 Postcode: GU34 1GT What3Words: ///asserts.prancing.blending

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 63658 39727
Nearest postcode:
SO24 9RX
what3words:
dwell.lipstick.airbrush
Start time:
9:30 am

Start place: Overflow Parking - The Yew Tree Pub, Lower Wield, SO24 9RX theyewtreelowerwield.co.uk Grid: SU 63608 39756; https://w3w.co/dwell.lipstick.airbrush Time: 9.30am Start time is when the walk commences. Please arrive earlier to ensure you are ready for the start

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