Hale Purlieu and the River Avon

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Overview

This walk offers typical New Forest scenery, river views, pretty village greens and classical architecture. The paths are mostly good with some rising ground and 5 stiles. Good walking boots are strongly recommended. Please advise the leader if you want to come on this walk.

Saturday, 5 April 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 96m / 315ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 35957 20965
Nearest postcode:: SO51 8AF
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Romsey Rapids CP by the fence between it and the Romsey Town FC. Please advise the leader if you want to come on this walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 18853 17714
Nearest postcode:: SP6 2QZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

National Trust Hale Purlieu CP off the lane between Hatchet Green and Densome Corner.

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