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Capital Walkers Group

Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.

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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

We will be walking a good part of the The Hangers Way long-distance route, starting at Alton Railway Station and venturing into the lush Hampshire countryside. Our journey will take us along the steep-sided wooded hills known as “The Hangers” (hence the name of the trail), culminating in the charming market town of Petersfield. 

Much of this walk lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with unspoilt landscapes that allow  to fully immerse yourself in nature. We will pass through serene villages, meadows, peaceful woodlands, and tackle steep hills that offer exhilarating views. 

Be prepared for a demanding walk, as there are several long uphill sections, but the breath-taking scenery and sense of achievement will make it all worthwhile.

No booking required.

The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.

Saturday, 13 July 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
406m / 1332ft
Type:
linear

Travel

Take the 8:53 train from London Waterloo, (Clapham Junction 09.00) arriving at Alton at 10:09. We will meet outside the Train station and will start the walk at 10:15.

There are three trains per hour from Petersfield to London.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71812 39393
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1FG
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Start time:
10:15 am

We meet at Alton Railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 74374 23571
Nearest postcode:
GU32 3EE
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Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Petersfield Railway Station

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