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Romsey Group

We are the Romsey 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
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Overview

From the top of West Down Nature Reserve, we drop down into Chilbolton Cow Common before passing through the picturesque Chilbolton village.   From here we head south-west to pass close to the Chilbolton Radio Telescope on our way back to the start.  There is just one easy and dog-friendly stile.

Saturday, 20 January 2024
Meeting time:
9:05 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.9km / 4.9mi
Ascent:
86m / 282ft
Type:
circular

If you are intending to go on the walk, please inform the walk contact beforehand.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 35962 20958
Nearest postcode:
SO51 8AF
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Meeting time:
9:05 am

Romsey Rapids rear car park adjacent to the Romsey Town FC pitch fence for possible car-share. Please contact the leader if a lift is required.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 38656 39199
Nearest postcode:
SO20 6AZ
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Start time:
9:45 am

West Down Nature Reserve upper car park. Take the next right turn after driving north through Leckford on the A3057 towards Chilbolton. After passing the 20mph speed limit signs on entering Chilbolton, take the next right turn. Please note, it is not the lower car park close to the junction with the A3047.

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