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Waltham Group

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

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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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Overview

via Ampfield Wood, Farley and Bailey's Down. (picnic lunch) 

We leave Braishfield and head for Ampfield Wood where a variety of woodland is enjoyed on route to Red Gate. Here a Bridleway is taken along field edges to Lower Slackstead. A quiet country lane rises to Upper Slackstead and Farley Chamberlain church. A track leads into Parnholt Wood where we head back towards Braishfield using further tracks and another quiet access only lane. A short section of the Monarch's Way returns us to Braishfield.

Sunday, 8 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
169.2m / 555ft
Type:
circular

 Some lane walking involved, but very quiet. Just two stiles to enjoy. Expect some mud so sturdy boots or wellingtons advised. Bring a picnic lunch and drink.  No steep hills just gentle rises which afford some lovely views.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 37581 24937
Nearest postcode:
SO51 0PX
what3words:
volunteered.inched.loitering
Start time:
10:00 am

Village hall car park beside recreation ground.

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