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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.

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Overview

This is a figure of 8 walk, starting from the A272 at Cheriton. The morning section is 5 1/2 miles and takes us through Hinton Ampner park towards Bramdean  and back through Joan's Acre wood where we will have a coffee stop. The afternoon section is 3 miles, heading out to Kilmeston and back across the fields with some quiet road walking to start with.

Thursday, 17 April 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
-13.7km / -8.5mi
Ascent:
97.8m / 321ft
Type:
circular

The pub will be open from 10 a.m. for you to pre-order lunch and use the facilities and we will leave no later than 10.30. Park at the top end of the car park nearest their stable block and car share if you can.

Please let me know you are coming by 6 p.m. Wed evening and let me know whether you intend to eat at the pub. I have booked for 20 and will need to check with them if the figures go over this.

If you wish to have a picnic lunch, we will leave you in the park and you can then walk down to join us later.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 59064 27832
Nearest postcode:
SO24 0NH
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Start time:
10:30 am

Hinton Arms pub at Hinton Ampner

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