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We are the Alton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

 An evening walk, walking from The Trooper Inn, Froxfield to Hawkley via Oakshott. There are great views at the top of The Hangar before a fairly steep but manageable descent down to Oakshott, great views across to Hawkley on a clear evening. Then along the valley bottom leading to a gradual climb up to the pretty Village of Hawkley. Returning from Hawkley and up over Down Hanger, a steady climb back to The Trooper for a well earned drink and a meal if desired.  

Thursday, 20 July 2023
Meeting time:
5:00 pm
Start time:
5:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
7:35 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
232m / 761ft
Type:
circular

Please bring water to drink and a snack if you like. Walking poles a good idea if you are accustomed to them for descents and ascents.  

Will be leaving The Trooper at 5.30pm prompt so please arrive by 5.15pm 

Please look at the menu using the web link (copy and paste).  You need to inform Patric by e-mail about your choices by Sunday 16th.

Leader's telephone number for the day of the walk: 07597 846578.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 70399 38001
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GW
what3words:
puff.smile.rebounder
Meeting time:
5:00 pm

Alton Sports Centre lower car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 72725 27241
Nearest postcode:
GU32 1BD
what3words:
froze.distracts.ripe
Start time:
5:30 pm

The Trooper Inn, Froxfield. If coming from Alton take A32 and turn off at Hedge Corner onto the Alton Road, sign posted Steep and Froxfield. The Trooper Inn is off the Alton Road in a dip about 150m north of Honeycritch Lane, 4 miles from the A32. Just south of Honeycritch Lane if approaching from Petersfield.

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