We are the Alton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Linear walk 6.2 miles, using 64 bus to access the starting point and to return. Lovely views, easy paths, fields, and landscapes. Some inclines up and down. Pick up the South Downs way above Temple Valley, cross Gander Down, Cheriton, Tichborne House, Alresford (Cricketers Pub).
Joining Instructions:
Take Stagecoach no 64 bus (Alton Station 09:45, High St 09:50, Sports Centre 09:56, four marks station approach 10:03, Alresford Co-op 10:17) to the “AVINGTON TURN” stop (announced on the bus), SU5328 2938, along A31. Walk Leader will join this bus at Four Marks. Car Parking available at Sports Centre, Four Marks behind BP garage etc as required. Walk will commence from the Avington Turn bus stop at 10:30 approx. There is NO Parking at the start point. Finish the walk by about 1:00. Bus back.
After the walk, we arrive in south of Alresford by Cricketers Pub- a stop there is of course optional. We each return on any 64 bus from the Cricketers, every 30 mins, at :00 and :30 past the hour. Alresford high st is one mile further on.
Don’t forget your bus passes! (fare is £2 each way on bus if not, pay by card or cash).
Use the weblink for the bus timetable.
SU5328 2938. Bus stop called AVINGTON TURN on stagecoach no 64. A31 westbound.
Cricketers Pub, New Alresford.
