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Eastleigh Group

We are the Eastleigh 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
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Overview

Santa asked Professor Cunning ‘What is the best place in Hampshire to park a sleigh?’.  The Professor replied ‘Swanmore’.  ‘Are there any decent trails around there?’ queried Santa.  The answer was ‘The Allan King Way’.  ‘Much snow in Swanmore?’.  ‘No.’  ‘Rudolph is not going to be happy!’.  You of course will be very happy walking the route taking in Hill Top, Duncombe and a festive Bishop’s Waltham.  To avoid any risk of infringing image copyright please see a photograph of Helen roped up on the top of the Cobbler, of no relevance at all to either Santa or Swanmore.

No booking required.  Map OS Explorer OL3.  Please bring refreshments and lunch for two breaks en route.

Sunday, 21 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.6km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
208m / 682ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 57646 16535
Nearest postcode:
SO32 2EU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Free car park on Church Road, Swanmore almost opposite St. Barnabas Church.

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