The Blackwater Experience

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Overview

A walk from Darkwater car park to Southampton water over heath land, woods and country lanes. Picnic lunch

If you intend to join the walk please contact the leader.

If you would like to car share please contact the leader at least 24 hours before the walk.

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:: 124.7m / 409ft
Type:: circular

Foot paths are generally firm and so good walking shoes or walking boots are recommended.

If you would like to car share please contact the leader at least 24 hours before the walk.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 35948 20949
Nearest postcode:: SO51 8AF
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Romsey Rapids far side adjacent to football ground for car share to the start.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 43359 01271
Nearest postcode:: SO45 1XH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Darkwater car park on Exbury Road from Blackfield.

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