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Portsmouth Group

We are the Portsmouth 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

Overview

After meeting at Petersfield railway station, the walk goes to The Square, where picnic items can be purchased, if required, from the market.  The trail then proceeds to Hangers Way, Buriton, Couters Dean, Chalton (lunch), Idsworth Church, and Stansted Forest to Rowlands Castle.

Sunday, 29 June 2025
Start time:
10:25 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
297.2m / 975ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 74374 23571
Nearest postcode:
GU32 3EE
what3words:
wired.decency.liner
Start time:
10:25 am

Starting point is outside the southern exit at Petersfield railway station. Walkers have the choice of reaching Petersfield by train, leaving Fratton @ 09:56, or Havant @ 10:07; OR parking their car at Rowlands Castle station and catching the 10:12 to Petersfield.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 73427 10834
Nearest postcode:
PO9 6FF
what3words:
kinds.capers.outermost
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Rowlands Castle Station, at end of walk

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