South Downs - Petersfield and Buriton

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Overview

A rural walk from the pond at Petersfield Heath to Buriton. This is a relatively easy walk; not too tiring to travel home afterwards.

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 97.5m / 320ft
Type:: circular

Picnic Lunch - or forage at the Plump Duck Cafe.

We have a "No Dogs" policy but registered assistance dogs are always welcome.

Waveney Ramblers will welcome local ramblers joining us on this walk.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 75440 22612
Nearest postcode:: GU31 4LB
what3words:: harmonica.eased.ozone

Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at the heath pond car park off Sussex Road, Petersfield.

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