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Sunday - Winchester - 9 miles

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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)

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  • 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
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