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Eastleigh Group

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 Plaitford we will weave our way along mainly good solid tracks and quiet lanes past farmland and through woods. Our coffee stop will be at the imposing Melchet Court so bring refreshments. The walk is fairly gentle and there are no stiles. The area is fairly well drained and so not a great deal of mud on these tracks.

The car park at the Plaitford Village Hall is free and very large. There is a 2 meter height restriction. If required, please let the leader know in advance and the code for the barrier can be provided.

It is on the X7 bus route from Romsey to Salisbury but unfortunately this is a very limited service and times not appropriate.

Please bring your ICE (In Case of Emergency) card with you.

Thursday, 8 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.8km / 6.7mi
Ascent:
111.9m / 367ft
Type:
circular

There are some pubs nearby for lunch afterwards.

Assistance dogs only please.

No booking required 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 28014 19328
Nearest postcode:
SO51 6EE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Plaitford Village Hall Car Park. Take the A36 from Ower and after about 4 miles, Plaitford Village Hall is on the right hand side.

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