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Portsmouth Group

We are the Portsmouth 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

 A circular walk from Rowlands Castle via Lyecommon, Up Marden, West Marden and Forestside

Sunday 24 December 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:35 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.6km / 11.6mi
Ascent:
339m / 1112ft
Type:
circular

Victoria Pub at West Marden on return leg.

Check near the date, but in principle there is a train at 0856 from Fratton, 0907 from Havant arriving at Rowlands Castle at 0912.

In previous years trains have usually run until mid evening on Christmas Eve.

Car parking has generally been available free at Rowlands Castle station but do check.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 73414 10820
Nearest postcode:
PO9 6BN
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Start time:
9:30 am

Rowlands Castle railway station

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