Shawford and Yew Hill

Romsey Group

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Overview

A walk from the bottom of Shawford Down to Silksted, returning via Yew Hill. Quiet country lanes, tracks and woodland paths. Some steep hills.

If you intend to join this walk or need a car share please contact the leader.

Saturday, 27 June 2026

Meeting time:: 9:20 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.2km / 5.1mi
Ascent:: 150.3m / 493ft
Type:: circular

Generally good tracks or paths, good walking shoes recommended.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 35928 20954
Nearest postcode:: SO51 8AF
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Meeting time:: 9:20 am

Romsey Rapids far side adjacent to football pitch for car share to start.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 47161 24712
Nearest postcode:: SO21 2BT
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Shawford Down lower car Park. Down track before the station, not the one near road. Please note the postal code takes you to the wrong side of railway track.

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