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Hampshire 40+ Walking Group

We are the Hampshire 40+ Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

from the car Park in the gorge in a clock wise direction to Black Down  for a lunch spot by a twig point, giving on a good day 360 degrees view. Then heading to a Wireless Station.  Then Ubley Warren Nature Reserve and disused Lead Mines.  Then back along the other side of the Gorge too a tower, which might be open to go up. at this point there are two ways back to the cars. The foot path or Jacobs Ladder.

Sunday, 24 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.9km / 9.9mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Parking at the meeting point is around £6 for the day,  but if you park at the towards the top half of the Gorge, that is free, but spaces are limited, arrive early.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 46699 53970
Nearest postcode:
BS27 3QF
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Start time:
10:30 am

Parking at the meeting point is around £6 per day payable by card at parking metre in car park, please make a note of your car Reg Number. Or park further up the Gorge for free, but spaces may be limited.

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