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Alton Group

We are the Alton 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 quarterly 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

Meet at Sports Centre Lower Car Park, 09:45, FOR  A 10am start. Route takes us to Chawton via A31 subway, Chawton House church and grounds, Upper Farringdon and church, returning via disused railway line and Chawton village, to Sports Centre. 5.1 miles.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT CHAWTON PARK ROAD IS CLOSED BY THE HOSPITAL SO IF DRIVING, ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO GO VIA A31 AND THEN NORTHFIELD LANE. IF COMING BY 64 BUS, THIS DIVERTS VIA THE BUTTS, SO NEAREST STOP IS"LINCOLN GREEN", THEN BACK BACK TO SPORTS CENTRE. 

START TIME REVISED TO 10:15. END TIME 13:00

Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.2km / 5.1mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Leader will meet you at start point, 10:05. (bus permitting). 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 70490 38051
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GT
what3words:
reefs.collide.line
Start time:
10:15 am

Lower Car Park, Alton Sports Centre, Chawton Park Road, Alton.

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 quarterly 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