Walking on Harting Down

Walking in South East Hampshire

We are a welcoming and friendly group that provides nearly 300 walks each year in the beautiful countryside of South East Hampshire and West Sussex, including the South Downs National Park. Many walks are in the areas of Stansted Park, the Meon Valley, the Mardens, Petersfield, Midhurst, Arundel etc.  and the lovely rivers and villages in between. 

Our routes include coastal, woodland, heath and downland walks, with great views of the spectacular countryside and delightful settlements in our area. We regularly use paths such as the South Downs Way, the Monarch’s Way, the Wayfarer’s Way, the Serpent Trail and several more. We cater for a wide range of walking abilities, from leisurely walks to more strenuous hikes. 

We have a number of social events, and usually a coach trip each year. 

Our walks programme

Our walks programme offers: 

  • a short leisurely (4-6 mile) fairly local walk each Saturday morning 

  • two walks each Sunday - a shorter (5-9 mile) walk, and a longer (9-13) mile walk 

  • a 10-12 mile walk every Wednesday 

  • a 14-15 mile walk on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, usually at a faster pace 

  • a 6-7 mile walk each Thursday 

  • from mid-May to mid-August, a 4-6 mile evening walk on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, usually starting at 7pm.  

We would welcome you to come along to join us for up to three walks before becoming a member of the Ramblers. You can just turn up – no need to book. 

As a Ramblers member you can walk with any group in the country.  

A full listing of our walks for the next few weeks is here.   

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

Coming events

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2025 coach trip - Newbury

Sunday 11 May Newbury dep: 0815 Waterlooville

wayfarers walk

Group AGM

The group AGM will be held on Sunday 17 November at Denmead Church Hall. More details will be posted here

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