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Winchester Group

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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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

Overview

Circular walk northwards on the Itchen Way then north westwards to Comptonon a green lane track to the edge of Oliver’s Battery, over Yew Hill to Silkstead.  From there we use footpaths back to the river Itchen, retracing our steps to the start at Otterbourne.

Sunday, 15 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
196.9m / 646ft
Type:
circular

Please bring all food and drink for the day, it is a picnic walk.  There will be mud and there may be rain, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and bring walking poles if you use them.


Please contact the leader in advance as we may leave early if all expected are present

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 46419 23354
Nearest postcode:
SO21 2HE
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cuts.breath.drop
Start time:
10:00 am

Otterbourne recreation ground off Oakwood Avenue.

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