We are the Winchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Steven L.
This is a circular walk exploring the beautiful North Wessex Downs, close to the Hampshire-Wiltshire border. The beginning of the walk takes us up and over into the lovely Hippenscombe Valley. Following the Valley, we stop for our morning break before climbing the downs to enjoy fine views which stretch as far as the Vale of Pewsey. We then descend into the the hamlet of Tidcombe where we will have lunch. On our return journey , we stick to the high ground admiring the Valley from on high. We cross the Chute Causeway (a Roman Road) before visiting Fosbury and its enigmatic Iron Age enclosure.
This is a picnic walk. Please bring drinks and snacks for a morning break and a picnic lunch, according to your taste.
Parts of this walk are hilly as we climb in and out of the valley. We walk mainly on good paths and tracks with some sections on the grass of the downs and some on the quiet Valley road.
Please let the leader know you are coming as we may set off early, if all known walkers have arrived.
We meet at the car park by the Vernham Dean recreation ground.
