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Romsey Group

We are the Romsey Ramblers. 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

Overview

 A large part of the route is over Ashley Walk, an important bombing range in the Second World War, with typical New Forest terrain of open heath land, giving distant views, and mixed woodland.  The views from Hampton Ridge are particularly good.  By way of contrast is the western section of the walk which takes us through the fields and paddocks of small farms that fringe the forest.  The paths are mostly good, with some gently rising sections, but there are also some short rough, muddy and wet sections so walking boots are recommended.  There are three styles to be crossed.  Bring a packed lunch which will be eaten along the way.

Please advise the leader in advance if you intend coming on this walk.

Saturday, 20 July 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.7km / 7.9mi
Ascent:
228m / 748ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 35954 20949
Nearest postcode:
SO51 8AF
what3words:
lawyer.climber.commended
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Romsey Rapids CP adjacent to the fence by the Romsey Town FC Please advise the walk leader in advance if a lift is required

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 18626 15598
Nearest postcode:
SP6 2LN
what3words:
cutlets.dares.photocopy
Start time:
10:00 am

The walk starts from the Ashley Walk CP, which is off the B3078 about a mile east of Godshill.

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