We offer over 250 walks a year which include the Test Valley, Meon Valley, New Forest, Eastleigh and Winchester districts. During the summer months, our all-day walks can venture in to the neighbouring counties of Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire and West Sussex. (Photo Ian H).

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Coach Trip 2025

The date to put in your diary is Sunday 14th September. The destination will be Wiltshire - the Stourhead Estate. There will be the usual longer and shorter walks, and also a guided walk around the famous landscape garden (National Trust) and an opportunity to visit Stourhead House (also National Trust). Full details and booking form are in the  newsletter.

Walking Partnership

Southampton Ramblers are proud to be affiliated to the Walking Partnership. www.rambleworldwide.co.uk which supports the walking community in the UK through local walking clubs and societies.  Help support our group by booking your walking holidays with Ramble Worldwide and nominate Southampton Ramblers when booking to ensure we receive vital funds through The Walking Partnership.

Footpaths

Southampton Ramblers have provided a donation of £600 for a kissing gate to replace the last stile along Bishop’s Waltham Footpath 43 as it leaves the parish to continue into Durley. 

Could you lead a walk?

If you are interested in leading a walk or would like support in walk leading, please contact us. Training is available. Please contact the Membership Secretary. We can also help with ideas for a walk, practical help with planning and recceing and support on the walk itself.  

Local walk sources: 

• Ramblers Routes (on the Ramblers website and Ramblers App)  

• Walking Apps e.g. Outdooractive, OS Maps, Komoot, Alltrails  

• Pub walk books  

• OS Maps; the main ones for our area are OL22 (New Forest), OL3 (Meon Valley), OL32 (Winchester) and EX131 (Romsey Andover and Test Valley)  

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