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Overview

A picnic walk using some lovely paths through woods, Mainly easy walking but some uneven ground and could be very muddy in places if wet. No stiles.

Please inform walk leader by 6pm the day before if you would like to join.

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 242.9m / 797ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 35954 20965
Nearest postcode:: SO51 8AF
what3words:: downfield.hill.positions

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Romsey Rapids Car Park adjacent to Romsey Town TC

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 38399 17601
Nearest postcode:: SO16 8AN
what3words:: paper.tests.calms

Start time:: 9:45 am

Start point very near the M27 motorway bridge bus stop for the Bluestar 4. Greenhill Lane, Rownhams. Off Rownhams Lane

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