We are the Winchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Phill J.
This is our annual Winchester Marathon Day - choose to walk either a Half or a Full Marathon (Two Half Marathons). The two consecutive Half Marathons are organised as a figure of eight...with both starting and finishing at the same location.
The starting point will be the Winchester Park and Ride Car Park - St. Catherines - off Bull Road and Bar End Road (SO23 9PA).
It cost £3.50p to park there all day.
The Morning Half Marathon will leave Winchester at 8.00am via the South Downs Way, up to Cheesefoot Head, then take a northerly route towards Avington, before moving back towards and into Winchester through Magdalen Hill Down.
The Afternoon Half Marathon will leave the Car Park at around 1.30pm, and initially follow the Itchen Navigation towards Shawford, before taking a southerly route via Twyford, towards Marwell Wildlife Park. The return route to Winchester follows the Pilgrims' Trail.
Please brings plenty of snacks and liquids for both Half Marathons. The c30 min gap between the two Half Marathons will provide time for a short lunch break, and change of shoes etc as necessary.
Bus stop in Winchester Park and Ride - St. Catherines
