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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

A circular walk from Buriton Halls Hill car park, at the top of Kiln Lane, to Finchdean for lunch via Chalton Peak and Old Idsworth Garden, and then returning via Sussex Border Path, North Lane/Staunton Way, and back into QE Forest by way of Newbarn Hanger.  Fairly undulating, please bring good walking boots, and also walking poles if you find these of help if slippery conditions are encountered.  You will also need to bring food and drink for a coffee stop in the morning and for lunch.  A pub will be available at lunch time, if you wish to buy additional drinks.

Sunday, 9 November 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
472.4m / 1550ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 73300 19801
Nearest postcode:
GU31 5SJ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Buriton Halls car park, at the top of Kiln Lane

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