Our walks cover some of southern England’s most beautiful landscapes. We’re based in Winchester but walk all over Hampshire – including the South Downs, the Itchen and Test river valleys, and the New Forest.
We also venture further afield to Berkshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. Members also organise walking holidays in the UK and abroad.
During summer 2025 we led 78 walks across our region, from the Vale of White Horse to Chichester Harbour and from Odiham to Martin Down; with, of course, many walks closer to home.
We usually offer walks on four days each week:
Monday – Longer and more challenging walks
Tuesday – Short, sociable walks from The Bell in St Cross – ideal if you’re new or unsure about fitness
Thursday – Our main walking day, with walks at a range of distances and paces
Sunday – Walks in the 7–10 mile range, exploring Hampshire’s glorious countryside
You’re welcome to try up to three walks with us before joining the Ramblers. Just book a place via the link in the walk description.
Once you're a member, be sure to select the Winchester group so you receive email alerts about our walking programme and other events.
We work hard to look after the places we walk:
We successfully campaigned with cycling and equestrian groups for better countryside access across the M3 as part of improvements at Junction 9.
Our “PathWatchers” volunteers keep a close eye on the state of the local footpath network.
We’ve recently added new tools to help with vegetation clearance and maintenance of much-loved paths.
As well as our regular walking programme we organise some special events across the year.
In June, we hosted our second Walking Weekend, with 17 walks exploring the city and surrounding countryside. We'll be back over the weekend of 19-21 June 2026.
Jane Austen spent her early and final years in Hampshire – from Steventon to Chawton to Winchester. In August, we marked her 250th anniversary with themed walks exploring her life and landscapes.
Our popular booklet “14 Walks in and around Winchester” is available from the Winchester Visitor Information Centre.
It includes:
6 walks starting from the Guildhall (2 are pushchair-friendly!)
7 more accessible by public transport
Whether you're looking to boost your fitness, discover new places, or meet new people, you'll find a warm welcome here.
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