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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
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Overview

A route through Chawton and onward to Four Marks, returning through Chawton Park Wood.

The walk starts and finishes at Alton Sports Centre, and is part of the Alton Walking Festival programme.

The route is a mix of fields, country lanes and woodland. It includes stretches of St Swithun's Way and the Writers' Way. There are a couple of stiles.

Thursday, 29 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

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

There is an option to leave the walk after 4 miles in Four Marks and return to the start by No 64 bus. You must let the walk leader know before leaving the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 70466 38034
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Alton Sports Centre lower car park. Adjacent to the skatepark.

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