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Overview

This is a linear walk from Petersfield railway station to the station at Rowland's Castle. The route takes in parts of the Hangers Way and the Shipwright's Way through pasture, downs and woodland. Coffee break at Buriton 10:15 and picnic lunch at Chalton churchyard no later than 12 noon. Fairly level walk along good footpaths/farm tracks. Can be muddy after heavy rain. Couple of short, steepish climbs for which walking poles are recommended.

Saturday, 8 February 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.5km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
346m / 1135ft
Type:
linear

Take the train from Chichester (or one of the nearby stations) to Havant and change there for Petersfield so as to arrive about 9:15. Return cost is less than a tenner if one has a Railcard. Petersfield station has toilets in the waiting room on Platform 2. Rowlands Castle does not have public toilets.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 74374 23571
Nearest postcode:
GU32 3EE
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Start time:
9:30 am

East entrance to Petersfield railway station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 73427 10834
Nearest postcode:
PO9 6FF
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Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm

Rowland's Castle 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