The Octagon Way backwards (Local Grade A)

Meon Group

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Overview

The walk is the Octagon Way but in reverse. From Stansted House we start northwards to West Marden then to Compton, Up Marden, East Marden, Stoughton and Walderton.

Sunday, 4 May 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:: 502.9m / 1650ft
Type:: circular

Start from Stansted House garden centre overflow car park.

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Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 75749 09960
Nearest postcode:: PO9 6DU
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Stansted Garden Centre overflow car park*

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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

Join now for just £3.58 per month