Petersfield and Rowlands Castle

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Overview

Walk from Rowlands Castle Station to Petersfield. Following The Staunton Way and Hangers Way. Passing through the villages of Finchdean, Charlton and Petersfield Heath Pond before returning to Petersfield Railway Station. Downland tracks and woods. Bring picnic lunch.

Saturday, 25 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 324.3m / 1064ft
Type:: linear

Will catch the 10.23 train from Petersfield Station to Rowlands Castle. Southbound Platform 2. Journey time 10mins.Train fare £4.40. Car parking at Station £4.40..

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 70401 37996
Nearest postcode:: GU34 1GW
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Alton Sports Centre Lower Car Park by skate park

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 74374 23571
Nearest postcode:: GU32 3EE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Petersfield Railway Station Platform 2

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 74374 23571
Nearest postcode:: GU32 3EE
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Petersfield Railway Station

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