Rowlands Castle (local grade B)

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Overview

Undulating classic B walk via Idsworth House, Heberdens and Finchdean

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 17.4km / 10.8mi
Ascent:: 335.3m / 1100ft
Type:: circular

Rollercoaster B walk with stops for morning break and lunch.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 72965 10732
Nearest postcode:: PO9 6AD
what3words:: wobbling.momentous.stunner

Start time:: 10:00 am

Rowlands Castle Rec Gnd car park* off The Fairway

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month