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Portsmouth Group

We are the Portsmouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

A linear walk from Petersfield railway station. We meet at Rowlands Castle station where cars are parked and catch the train at 09.56 arriving Petersfield at 10.07. The initial road walk through the town leads to Buriton through fields, woods  and  a picturesque valley. Much of the route follows the Staunton Way, there are some steep hills. The walk ends back at our cars, at Rowlands Castle.

Saturday, 5 October 2024
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

There will be a coffee stop and a lunch stop, please bring your own refreshments. No need to book on this walk, just turn up at Rowlands Castle station. People living near Petersfield may prefer to join the group there and catch a train back from Rowlands Castle at the end of the walk.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 73427 10834
Nearest postcode:
PO9 6BP
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Meeting time:
9:45 am

Free parking at Rowlands Castle station

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 74374 23571
Nearest postcode:
GU32 3EE
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Start time:
10:15 am

The walk will start from the front of Petersfield railway station. You can join the group there and return on the train at the end of the walk, or join the group at Rowlands Castle to catch the 09.56 train to Petersfield and walk back to your car.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 73427 10834
Nearest postcode:
PO9 6FF
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Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm

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