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We are the Alton 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

We start at Selborne Recreation Ground and take a route past Sotherington Farm and on to Rhode Farm.  We then take the Writers' Way back towards Selborne Church and head out to climb Selborne Hanger.  At the top of the zig-zag path we can take in the views before descending using the zig-zag path and return to the car park.

Saturday, 14 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring a drink and snack as required.

There are some slopes and some areas may be muddy.  Please wear sturdy footwear and bring poles if you use them.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 70479 38051
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GT
what3words:
asserts.prancing.blending
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Alton Sports Centre Lower Car Park by Alton Skate Park, Jubilee Playing Field, Chawton Park Road, Alton or in the upper overflow car park. Leader will be at meet point. Some Saturday's can be busy due to football matches so leave enough time to park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 74499 33051
Nearest postcode:
GU34 3DA
what3words:
durations.weaved.ecologist
Start time:
10:00 am

Selborne Recreation Ground From Alton, drive along the B3006 into Selborne and past the Shops and Pub. Turn left at the "Ketchers Cottages" sign, up a small driveway and bear left into the recreation ground. The sign is diagonally opposite the Selborne Well Head. If you get to the lay-by you have gone too far. What3words durations.weaved.ecologist is recommended for location and directions.

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