We are the Blackheath Ramblers. We offer long walks in the Home Counties and beyond, using public transport. We also offer shorter urban walks on Sundays.
Meet ROWLANDS CASTLE station, Hants., 9.23 (Waterloo 8.00; change at Petersfield [arr 9.04, dep 9.13]).
A circular walk of about 17 miles through Stansted Forest, towards Funtingdon (picnic lunch after 8.5 miles; pub drinks option); then via Stoke Down, to Kingley Vale Nature Reserve (SSSI) to enjoy the monster ancient yews in W. Europe's finest yew stand, as well as a sensational 360-degree view by Devil’s Humps of the South Downs to the north and the Chichester coastline and Isle of Wight to the south.
Returning via Stoughton and the Monarch's Way.
General notes on Blackheath Walks
Lunchtimes: Where walk descriptions stipulate a picnic/packed lunch, all walkers are asked to bring one with them. In such cases any lunchtime pub or café visit will be for drinks only. Lunch stops of this kind will last typically for 40-45 minutes, at the leader’s discretion. If, on the other hand, the option of lunch at a pub or café is offered, the duration will usually be about one hour.
Pre-booking is not required for Blackheath Ramblers walks unless indicated otherwise.
Starting times: Leaders do their best to adhere to the train times set out in the programme. However, the National Rail website publishes train timetables only 12 weeks in advance, and engineering work at weekends sometimes causes changes to departure and arrival times. So, even if travelling by car, please check train times with National Rail (0345 748 4950) / www.nationalrail.co.uk) before travelling.
Starting times will not be delayed unless absolutely necessary.
Safety: Please be aware that you take part in all Ramblers walks at your own risk.
Dogs: Some walks are unsuitable for dogs; please check with the leader before bringing one.
Blackheath Ramblers website: http://www.blackheathramblers.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/blackram
Rowlands Castle Railway Station, Hampshire
