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Overview

A Bank Holiday walk across the border into Wiltshire. We climb the ridge south of West Dean then walk along to Pepperpot Hill for our coffee stop with views towards Salisbury cathedral. We then descend the ridge towards East Grimstead, before heading back eastwards through mainly wooded territory, back into Hampshire and West Dean.

Monday, 5 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.2km / 11.9mi
Ascent:
261m / 856ft
Type:
circular

There's a long, steepish climb on a quiet road at the beginning and a descent on a chalky track. There are a number of stiles along the way.

Bring a picnic lunch, drinks and snacks as required.

There is limited parking on the west side of the stream and there is parking for £3 (I think) at the King George Hall at the other side of the level crossing.

There is quite a good public transport option to Dean - right by the start of the walk, £9.95 off-peak day return with railcard.

  • Dep. Winchester 08:50, change at Eastleigh. Arr Dean at 10:02
  • Dep. Dean at 15:08 or 16:08, change at Eastleigh. Arr Winchester 16:24 or 17:24
     

Please let the leader know you are coming as we may set off early if all known walkers have arrived.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 25657 26982
Nearest postcode:
SP5 1JB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet on the grassy banks of the stream in West Dean.

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 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