We are the Alton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Natalie B.
The Alton Walking Festival will take place throughout May and will feature over 100 walks of all kinds in and around Alton and the surrounding countryside. This will be the 13th year of the Festival and it has grown from a small weekend event to the current substantial Festival, lasting for 31 days in May. We believe that this is the largest and longest such event offered by a small town in the South of England.
Alton is a vibrant Walkers are Welcome Hampshire town which truly has community spirit at its heart. Situated at the source of the River Wey and enjoying a stunning rural backdrop at the gateway of the South Downs National Park, Alton is known by many as 'Jane Austen Country' with its close ties to its charming neighbouring parish of Chawton. There is plenty to see and do in and around Alton and the town serves as a convenient base to explore the local area.
The town is easily accessible by public transport, has direct road links from Winchester, Basingstoke and Guildford and is located just off the A31 with ample parking throughout the town.
Alton Walking Festival is ideal for enthusiastic walkers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers of all ages. The festival is the ideal opportunity for the local community and visitors from further afield to meet likeminded people, explore the Town and its surrounding villages and discover the superb Hampshire countryside with its abundance of wildlife and rich cultural heritage.
Use the link for you to register your interest.
All walks need to be booked and the booking form link will be available soon from the Alton Town Council website.
Individual walks will start from locations in and around Alton. See the itinerary for each walk's details.
