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The 6th Hill of Alton

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Farnham & District Ramblers offers an all-year-round programme of walks in the beautiful Surrey Hills, North East Hampshire, and South Downs National Park.

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Overview

Our walk will start at Oakhanger and we will head towards the south of Alton to take in the 6th hill, which we missed on last January’s walk. 

Thursday, 3 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.4km / 9.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The coffee stop and our picnic lunch will be in a field.  Dogs on leads most welcome.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 77501 36903
Nearest postcode:
GU35 9JP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Shortheath Common Car Park, Oakhanger Road (near the pond). OS Map X133.

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