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South Wonston and the Watercress Way

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Overview

With open countryside and quiet woodland paths this walk has lots of variety and includes a short section of the Watercress Way.  There are no stiles on this walk though it does include one stretch of quiet rural road.  Please bring a picnic lunch.

 

Thursday, 2 November 2023
Meeting time:
8:55 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.7km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
161m / 528ft
Type:
circular

If you are intending to go on the walk, please inform the walk contact beforehand.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 35961 20958
Nearest postcode:
SO51 8AF
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Meeting time:
8:55 am

Romsey Rapids rear car park adjacent to the Romsey Town FC pitch fence for car-sharing. Please contact the walk leader if you require lift

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47207 35712
Nearest postcode:
SO21 3HP
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Start time:
9:45 am

South Wonston Recreation Ground car park. Travel to the end of Downs Road and turn right into West Hill Road South. The car park entrance is at the end of the road.

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