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Overview

Compton and North Marden Downs

The walk starts at Compton which is a classic downland village with an attractive village ‘triangle’. The route climbs relatively slowly up to North Marden Downs, providing typical rural Downland views with a good chance of seeing deer and other wildlife.

Monday, 24 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
170m / 558ft
Type:
circular

This is a morning walk. There will be a drink stop.

Attendance must be pre-booked with the walk leaders

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 77504 14510
Nearest postcode:
PO18 9EX
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Start time:
10:00 am

There is car parking near the recreation field as you enter the village from the south. 

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