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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

Rowlands Castle station to Chalton via Blendworth and returning via Stansted Forest.  There will be coffee and lunch stops, so please ensure that you bring your refreshments.  Pub is available for a drink at lunchtime.  It's muddy out there, so please bring poles if you find these of help.

Sunday, 25 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 73427 10834
Nearest postcode:
PO9 6FE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Rowlands Castle Station Car Park. Parking is also available elsewhere in the village. Train travellers: A rail replacement service will be operating between Havant and Petersfield. The 09:22 Southern Railways service from Fratton arrives at Havant @ 09:33, in time to board the replacement bus @ 09:44, which is due to arrive at Rowlands Castle station @ 09:54. The return journey leaves Rowlands Castle @ 23 minutes past the hour.

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