Compton to South Holt Farm (local grade B)

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Overview

From the Compton Recreation Ground head through the village and past the church, then south towards West Marden, Watergate Hanger and Broadreed Farm. Skirting Stansted Forest, head to Forestside and South Holt Farm. The return goes via Old Idsworth, Markwell Wood and Compton Down

Sunday, 16 February 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:: 389.2m / 1277ft
Type:: circular

A hilly walk mainly on footpaths, or Bridleways. There will be a short refreshment break and a lunch stop at Old Idsworth (bring your own food!) A few stiles with 1277ft of ascent.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 77506 14519
Nearest postcode:: PO18 9EX
what3words:: pausing.heartless.parkway

Start time:: 10:00 am

Compton Recreation Ground* on B2146

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