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Portsmouth Group

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

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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

A fairly flat walk through Holly Hill Woodland Park, emerging on the bank of the River Hamble and following the tow path round the Warsash shore. Returning through Warsash Nature reserve and and along the river tow path back to Holly Hill.

Saturday, 24 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

No need to book on this walk, just turn up at the start. Free parking in Holly Hill car park. There will be a coffee break and a lunch break, please bring your own refreshments. Public toilets available in Warsash and possibly an ice-cream van.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 50087 08196
Nearest postcode:
SO31 7BH
what3words:
glory.easily.glossed
Start time:
10:00 am

Leave the M27 at junction 8 for Hamble, then take the first left along the A27. Drive over the Hamble bridge through Swanwick and turn right into Barnes Lane at Sarisbury Green. Follow this road until you see the signpost right for Holly Hill Woodland Park. Meet in the car park.

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