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Meon Ramblers welcome people of all ages. Our weekly walks explore the varied countryside and coast of Hampshire and West Sussex.

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

The walk will leave the Compton Recreation Ground, heading through the village and easterly past the church, we then take a southerly path overlooking the Rec Ground and head to Locksash Farm and on through Grevitt's Copse. Continuing to Lye Common and Watergate, we then head over the Hanger, then north and Nore Down.  Skirting to the west of West Marden we head to Horsley Farm and South Holt Farm. The return takes us by Old Idsworth Gardens and Robin Wood, Drift Road Plantation and West Hanger.  

Sunday, 19 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
371.2m / 1218ft
Type:
circular

It is a hilly walk at a medium pace to suit all.  The walk is mainly on good footpaths and tracks through wooded areas.  Great views are offered over the Downs, on a good day.  Bring refreshments for a short coffee break, around Lyecommon and a lunch break overlooking Finchdean.  

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 77508 14539
Nearest postcode:
PO18 9EX
what3words:
direct.neon.clubbing
Start time:
10:00 am

Recreation ground*, Compton, West Sussex

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