Swathling to Chandlers Ford Linear

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Overview

Linear walk along course of Monk's Brook to Chandlers Ford railway station

Friday, 22 May 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: 6.1m / 20ft
Type:: linear

Return to Swaythling by train or number 2 bus.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 43939 15923
Nearest postcode:: SO18 2LB
what3words:: trick.model.zealous

Start time:: 10:30 am

East side (down line side) of Swaythling station. Limited parking at Swaythling train station, current charge £2.60 using the Ringo app. Unilink bus stop nearby, also Blue Star 2 Free on road parking available on Bassett green Road a short walk away.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 43247 20638
Nearest postcode:: SO53 2TB
what3words:: frock.spike.monkey

Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Return train from Chandler's Ford to Swaythling leaving at 14 minutes past the hour. Blue Star 1 to Southampton.

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