Swanmore (Local Grade C)

Meon Group

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Overview

This is a circular walk starting and completing in Swanmore. We will start by heading East on the Allan King Way and return via Green Lane and Upper Swanmore. Mostly footpaths and quiet lanes.

The walk is up and down with some significant inclines so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Sunday, 8 February 2026

Start time:: 1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 116.4m / 382ft
Type:: circular

Please bring refreshments for a mid walk break.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 57632 16493
Nearest postcode:: SO32 2EU
what3words:: mows.same.belt

Start time:: 1:30 pm

Free Car park opposite St Barnabas church on Church Lane.*

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