Preston Candover, hidden churches and the Oxdove Way - Ramblers

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St Mary the Virgin church

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Overview

Starting at Preston Candover we head towards Chilton Candover using bridleways and footpaths stopping en route to discover hidden churches. We then head south along Spiers Lane to pick up the ancient Oxdove Way, crossing the longest avenue of Yew trees in Hampshire. We leave the Oxdrove at the bottom of Down Lane, returning to the village along Oak Hill Lane. Picnic lunch.

Sunday, 21 July 2024

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 196.3m / 644ft
Type:: circular

Map OL8/197 - SU 750056

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 60707 41850
Nearest postcode:: RG25 2EE
what3words:: backtrack.fellow.bunks

Start time:: 10:00 am

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a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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