We are the Hampshire 40+ Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A pleasant walk heading out of Shawford for Twyford. The first mile or so will involve road (pavements)
but once this is done there are only footpaths. We head out of Twyford on Love Lane joining the Monarch's Way near the Twyford Pumping Station. Shortly after we head north and pick up the Pilgrims' Trail passing Hockley Golf Club.
Then it's over the M3 by St Catherine's Hill picking up the Itchen Way tow path and it's the last couple of miles back to Shawford. Drinks (optional) at The Bridge Inn (Shawford) to finish.
Well behaved dogs welcome, lead required through farmland.
Please bring a snack for a lunch stop on St Catherine's Hill (overlooking Winchester).
Please car share if at all possible.
Note the slightly earlier start time. Please be at the meeting place by 0945.
The groups Annual General Meeting follows the walk (attendance optional). Full details on this can be found here https://www.hampshirewalkers.org.uk/memberzone/events/47-2023-agm.html
Usually plenty of parking in the railway station car park, which was free the last time I checked. Otherwise park around the village but please be respectful of the locals. Alternatively, consider using the train.
