Upham to Owslebury (local grade B)

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Overview

The walk is fairly hilly mainly over well trodden footpaths and tracks, with some short spells on quiet country lanes.

Sunday, 23 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: 319.1m / 1047ft
Type:: circular

Going from the Upham Recreation Ground the walk heads north easterly towards Greenhill and the Allan Kingwayand Longwood Houd House and Oakclose Plantation and then south westerly to Owslebury. The return goes south easterly via the Monarchs Way.

There will be a short coffee break followed by a longer lunch stop, Brig your own refreshments.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 53889 20831
Nearest postcode:: SO32 1JN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Upham Recreation Ground car park*, at the junction of Shoe Lane and Upham Street

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