We are the Hampshire 40+ Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Andrew M.
This is an attractive walk in the South Downs. There will be ascents and descents, and some great views - to the Isle of Wight if the conditions are right. There are short sections on minor roads, but we will be mainly on paths and tracks, including a short stretch of the South Downs Way. We will start from the old railway station at West Meon, walk along the old railway for a bit, climb Beacon Hill from Warnford, walk down into Kilmeston and then across to Hinton Ampner.
Please bring provisions for a late morning break and a lunch stop, probably in the Hinton Ampner grounds. There's a chance of an optional pub stop after lunch. And we will walk back into West Meon past the Thomas Lord pub - you'll have the chance for refreshments then or after you've dumped your kit and taken your boots off. Well managed dogs are welcome: I expect that we will be in fields with livestock at various point.
The car park is accessed from Station Rd in West Meon, a turn off the A32. After about 500m, and a couple of bends, the entrance to the car park is on the right. Free parking.
