We are the Alton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
South Downs Way to Winchester
Linear walk 4.9 miles, using 64 bus to access the starting point and to return. Lovely views, easy paths, fields, and great landscapes. Pick up the South Downs way above Temple Valley, ascend to Cheesefoot Head, roam to Chilcomb village and descend to Winchester City Centre. Some initial ascent, but last 2/3 of the walk is mostly downhill! We will stop for a snack midway. There is a coffee van at the Cheesefoot Head car park (I hope).
Joining Instructions:
Take Stagecoach no 64 bus (Alton Station 09:45, High St 09:50, Sports Centre 09:5, Four Marks Station Approach 10:03, Alresford Co-op 10:17 etc) to the “Avington Turn” bus-stop (announced on the bus), SU5328 2938, along A31. Walk Leader will join this bus at Four Marks. Car Parking available at Sports Centre, at Four Marks behind BP garage etc as required, close to the bus route. The Walk will commence from the Avington Turn bus stop at 10:30 approx. There is NO Parking at the start point. Expect to finish the walk by about 12:45-13:00. Take any 64 Bus back.
After the walk, we arrive in the centre of Winchester- offering numerous attractions, such as City Mill (NT, free) street market, shopping and cafes. We each return on any 64 bus from Alfred's Statue (Broadway) (NOT the bus station), every 30 mins, at :15 and :45 past the hour.
Don’t forget your bus passes! (fare is £2 each way on bus if not, pay by card or cash). Internet Link to 64 bus timetable is given below.
Avington Turn Bus stop (westbound on A31).
Broadway, Winchester.
