We are the Winchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This annual event involves a "figure of eight" walk, combining two half marathons, both starting and finishing in Shawford.
The Morning Half Marathon will start at 8.00am, and is likely to return back to Shawford for about 1.00pm. The route will be via Twyford, Owslebury, Kingsway, Honeyman Lane, Monarch's Way, returning to Shawford (via Twyford once more).
The Afternoon Half Marathon will start at about 1.15pm, and is likely to be back in Shawford for about 6.15pm. The route will be via the River Itchen, Allbrook, Hursley, Silkstead and Compton Down.
There will be two very brief snack breaks for each Half Marathon.
We will have a "quick" lunch stop back in Shawford, after the completion of the Morning Half Marathon
THOSE TAKING PART CAN EITHER WALK A HALF MARATHON, OR THE FULL MARATHON.
The meeting point for both Half Marathons will be the car park directly outside Shawford Railway Station. This is a free to park car park.
There are a number of free parking options close by, including an "upper car park" just North of the Station Car Park, and also local off "street parking".
Whilst there are no toilets on the Station itself, there is a small Cafe adjacent to the Station entrance, as well as a Pub/Restaurant only about 100 yards away.
Shawford Railway Station is accessible by bus, car and train. There is a regular train service stopping at Shawford, either travelling South from Winchester, or North from Eastleigh/Southampton. Local buses (eg 63) also stop in/near Shawford.
