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Hampshire 40+ Walking Group

We are the Hampshire 40+ Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A leisurely morning stroll from Botley, with a mix of lovely countryside views as well as the lovely River Hamble & back through Manor Farm.

Saturday, 24 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
71m / 233ft
Type:
circular

This will be a leisurely walk which is ideal for new walkers as it's relatively flat. 

Dogs welcome with well behaved owners.

Bring refreshments for a mid-morning break.

As this is a morning walk, there is no planned refreshments after the walk, however the village centre of Botley is a short walk from the car park so there are plenty of options for pubs or cafe's for lunch.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 51064 13052
Nearest postcode:
SO32 2UG
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Start time:
10:30 am

Please be sure to park in the car park opposite the Primary School - as there are other car parks along the same road. For those that rely on public transport, Botley has excellent bus & rail services. Please aim to get to the start point around 15 mins beforehand, so that we can start on time.

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