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We are the Winchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

The walk takes us through West Wood, and is a mixture of open fields and shaded paths, in anticipation of yet another balmy summers day, and was dry and firm on the recce. 

There are NO stiles. There is longish slow hill soon after we start and another shorter steeper one towards the end, but crampons definitely not required.

It is slightly under 5 miles, and we should aim to start at 10.15am. We can use the facilities at the pub before departing, so please aim to arrive soon after 10.00am.

Thursday, 17 August 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We have been asked to pre-order meals, so please make your choice from the pub menu by following the link above. The bottom half of the "Lunch menu" section means a variety of baguettes .

If you would like to join us, please email and say whether you would like to stay for lunch which will be served around 1pm. 

The pub has requested the orders by Tuesday pm so please reply with your menu choice by Tuesday midday. Please also note that the pub is cashless, cards only.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 43808 31367
Nearest postcode:
SO21 2NW
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Start time:
10:15 am

The Plough Inn, Woodman Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NW Please park in the overspill car park.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking