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Hampshire 40+ Walking Group

We are the Hampshire 40+ Walking Group. 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
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Overview

This 5.5 miles afternoon autumn walk will not disappoint.
We will wander some impressive paths through the gorgeous historic parkland land of Holly Hill Wood. Sights of extensive lakes with islands, waterfalls and fine examples of Pulhamite Stonework. Our journey then follows the River Hamble with picturesque views before returning to Swanwick.

You are welcome to join us for a well earn drink at the ‘The Old Ship Inn’.

Saturday, 1 November 2025
Start time:
2:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
88.1m / 289ft
Type:
circular

Well behaved dogs are welcome.
Please bring drinks and snacks to keep you going.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 49555 09246
Nearest postcode:
SO31 7EF
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Start time:
2:00 pm

We will start from the public Pay & Display car park on Swanwick Shore Road - behind the Ship Inn pub which is the optional post-walks drinks venue. Swanwick is well served by public transport with both busses & trains stopping nearby.

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