West Meon, Beacon Hill and Exton

North East Hants Group

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Overview

This walk goes through Hampshire’s best village (as voted once in The Times) and you won’t argue. This is an area of prehistory, with great bronze-age barrows of Beacon Hill, visited on the way, with high views of Old Winchester Hill and the Solent. Part of the route is along the dismantled Meon Valley Railway giving a very comfortable stretch.

Sunday, 21 July 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 64138 24274
Nearest postcode:: GU32 1LH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Just before entering the village of West Meon turn right at a P sign for Village Hall. Turn left into Headon View and right at the top into a large village hall car park

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