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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

This is a walk of just over 9 miles starting at 10am from the car park by the church at Droxford.

SU 607 183, post code SO32 3RB.

It's a pretty and undulating walk with some long, but gradual, uphill stretches and lovely views. We walk through woodland paths, lanes, roads and fields.

We might leave Droxford by climbing a steep path with steps, and a good handrail most of the way up. This depends on the weather on Sunday. Otherwise we will use the road. We walk towards Upper Swanmore and skirt the edge of Bishops Waltham before returning via Dundridge.

There are five stiles. One of these is in an 'interesting' condition and can easily be avoided if we decide that Limbo dancing is not for us!

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
-14.8km / -9.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If there are no parking spaces by the church, go up Park Road opposite and either park in the school car park at the top of the road, or turn right from Park Road into Union Lane and park in the Fire Station car park on the right.

Please bring refreshments including plenty of water and a picnic lunch.

Please let me know if you are coming as we might leave early if everyone seems to have arrived

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 60670 18235
Nearest postcode:
SO32 3RB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Droxford Church, Hampshire

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