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We are the Alton 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

This is a mildly undulating 13 miler starting from Anstey Park taking in the villages of Upper Froyle, Bentley, Isington and Holybourne. Much of the route follows St Swithun's Way offering a variety of woodlands, open farmland and wide country tracks, with some walking on quiet country lanes.   Please bring lunch.   There are some styles.

Saturday, 17 May 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting from the Finnimore Pavilion on Anstey Park, heading East along St Swithun's way, via the North edge of Holybourne to Upper Froyle.   On to Pax Hill and Bentley.  South over the A31 to Bentley train station.  SWest to Redcap Copse, turning North under the railway line to Isington, past Isington Mill then West to Froyle Mill, North across A31 back on to St Swithun's Way to Upper Froyle to Holybourne, via Mill Court and back to Anstey Park.

Pre-booking required for this walk via ALTON WALKING FESTIVAL website.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 72552 40439
Nearest postcode:
GU34 2NB
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Start time:
9:30 am

Anstey Park, Alton. Free car parking

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