Medstead. Explore the woods, tracks and fields between Medstead and Alton

Alton Group

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Overview

Build up an appetite for this evening's Alton Ramblers Curry Night with this circular walk passing along some familiar and popular paths through Gaston, Bushy Leaze, Ackender and Chawton Park Woods.

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Meeting time:: 9:05 am
Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 213.4m / 700ft
Type:: circular

Bring plenty of drink, mid-morning snack and lunch. Wear suitable clothing for the weather and suitable footwear for uneven terrain. Nettles and brambles may be encountered. There are no facilities on route.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 72380 39877
Nearest postcode:: GU34 2QX
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Meeting time:: 9:05 am

Alton Health Centre rear car park. Sundays only. By permission of the Health Centre

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 65831 36892
Nearest postcode:: GU34 5PJ
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Car parking area alongside the village green, Roedowns Road, Medstead

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