Watership Down, Kingsclere & Ecchinswell

North East Hants Group

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Overview

Beautiful views over the Downs. Gradual ascent from the start dropping down into the valley before climbing back up to the top again. Watership Down is the same place as the book was set. Can't promise you will see bunnies though!

Sunday, 17 August 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 210m / 689ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://nehantsramblers.org.uk/

If you are a passenger in a car and don't want the final climb, then you could wait in the village of Kingsclere (there is a pub the Bel and Dragon). Cars will need to pass through the village after the walk. If you opted out then it would shorten the walk to just over 7 miles.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 51671 56586
Nearest postcode:: RG25 3EJ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

White Hill car park off the Winchester Road

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