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Winchester Group

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

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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

Overview

The kingfisher trail uses familiar paths to reach Twyford, and proceeds to Compton Lock and returns to Winchester along the river Itchen. 

Sunday, 13 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

Please bring all refreshments needed, it is a picnic walk.  Please inform the leader beforehand if you can join us.  If all expected walkers are ready we may leave a little before 10 o’clock.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 48782 28219
Nearest postcode:
SO23 8RA
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Start time:
10:00 am

East Winchester park and ride (St Catherine’s) car park where parking is free on Sundays (no buses run and the toilets are probably closed)

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