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We are the Winchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

You are welcome to join me for a 10 mile circular walk, climbing up onto Watership Down, where there are spectacular views over surrounding countryside. Walking on across the Downs and descending down into Kingsclere. On along the Brenda Parker Way around to the Ecchinswell Road. Along the Eccinswell road for a short distance and then climbing up to Nuthanger Farm, with more lovely views. Descending to Watership Farm and across to Wergs Farm and back to the car park. Moderate ascents, with steeper descent from the Downs to Kingsclere. Clearly marked paths and tracks, no stiles and moderate pace. Poles not essential, but useful for descent. Comfort stops, morning coffee stop and please bring a picnic lunch. Total ascent 112.8m/370ft. Start time: 10.00 Finish time: 15.00 Meeting point: Beacon Hill Car Park Leave A34 northbound at junction for Highclere and Old Burghclere. Turn left and immediately left again into Beacon Hill Car Park. Grid Ref: SU 46258 57713 Nearest postcode: RG20 9LP Plenty of parking. Car sharing can be arranged. Let me know if you would like to join me.  Hope to see you there. Regards Liz

Thursday, 18 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 46257 57714
Nearest postcode:
RG20 9LP
what3words:
quicker.overtime.majoring
Start time:
10:00 am

RG20 9LP

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