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Around the Downs from Exton

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Overview

A 10 mile circular walk from Exton following the South Downs Way to Old Winchester Hill, and the Monarch's Way and Meon Valley Trail to West Meon. From Warnford we climb back up onto the South Downs via Wheely Down to Beacon Hill before descending again back to Exton. Total ascent/descent c.1200ft including two c.400 ft ascents to Old Winchester & Beacon Hills.

Walk will stop twice for coffee and lunch so please bring own refreshments.

Saturday, 3 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 61740 21228
Nearest postcode:
SO32 3NR
what3words:
unloads.brittle.homeward
Start time:
10:00 am

Park in lay by either side of Church Lane, 25m from junction with A32.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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