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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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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

A beautiful countryside walk through open Hampshire farmland with excellent views, along ancient tracks and woodlands. This is an undulating walk with no steep hills but there are several stiles and December mud.

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:05 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Bring a morning snack and packed lunch plus plenty of drink. This is a walk through remote countryside with no facilities. Come prepared for December weather and muddy sections. There is a pub in Medstead at the end of the walk.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 72376 39881
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. Leader will be at Start. Contact leader in advance if you need a lift.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 65842 36882
Nearest postcode:
GU34 5PJ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Parking area alongside Medstead Village Green, Roedowns Road, Medstead.

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