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Overview

Do join us for a relaxed walk on "higher" parts of the Forest in order to avoid the worst of the mud and water!

We meet at 1015hrs at the Ashley Walk car park, walking via Hampton Ridge and a circuitous southerly route around Frogham to the Foresters Arms for lunch.  We take a different route for the afternoon return to the car park which we should reach by 1530hrs.

If the weather is kind to us there are pleasant views to both north and south from the ridge.

 

 

Thursday, 26 February 2026
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
25m / 82ft
Type:
circular

At this time of year it is impossible not to encounter some mud and puddles but we will avoid areas such as Long Bottom which on our pre-walk closely resembled a quagmire and the ford near Ogdens Farm which is currently situated somewhere in a recently formed lake!

Boots rather than walking shoes are recommended, the latter may result in rather damp socks!

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 18637 15659
Nearest postcode:
SP6 2LN
what3words:
honeybees.fall.obviously
Start time:
10:15 am

The car park is situated on Roger Penny Way, the B3078, Brook to Godshill road.

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