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Overview

A walk across the water meadows to the Platform 1 cafe and then a return for lunch.

We will go via the church and across the water meadows. Depending on the weather between now and then, we walk along the river bank to Shawford where we will stop for coffee in Platform No. 1 cafe, the film set for Brief Encounter in the 1970s. If this route is going to be too wet an alternative path across the water meadows is possible. We then head back to and around Twyford with lunch at the pub scheduled for 1pm.

Thursday, 5 February 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.6km / 4.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The number 69 bus from The Broadway stops opposite.

Please meet at 10am to order lunch. If you are not staying for lunch do not use the Phoenix car park but head for Hunter Park along Park Lane or elsewhere in the village. Please book a place by 6pm Tuesday even if you are not staying for lunch as numbers may need to be restricted. You may use the email link.
 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 48061 24415
Nearest postcode:
SO21 1RF
what3words:
dishes.edges.affair
Start time:
10:15 am

The Phoenix Inn, High Street, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1RF

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