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Winchester Group

We are the Winchester 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

Please join us for a 10 mile scenic walk over Watership Down. Moderate ascent up onto the Downs and steeper descent to Kingsclere. Beautiful views across the Countryside. We continue across to  Eccinswell and up to Hanger Farm before descending and returning to start point.

Total ascent112.8m/370ft

Clearly marked paths, no stiles and moderate pace.

Sunday, 5 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
112.8m / 370ft
Type:
circular

Poles not essential, but useful for steep descent.

Comfort breaks, morning coffee stop and please bring a picnic lunch.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 46265 57701
Nearest postcode:
RG20 9LP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Travelling North on A34 leave at Junction for Burghclere and Beacon Hill. Turn left and immediately left again into the Car Park for Beacon Hill.

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