We are a very active and friendly Ramblers group. Our programme explores the most attractive countryside in the surrounding area including the Surrey Hills.
Important Note: Pre-booking required by latest 7pm on Friday 14th June.
Walking in the footsteps of the naturalist Chris Packham on his, “Walk that made me,” along the banks of the Itchen river from Eastleigh in Hampshire to Winchester Cathedral. We amble along tree lined, clear chalk streams and the Itchen navigation. There will be an al-fresco coffee stop late morning, then lunch at a village cafe, or picnic in a church yard. In the afternoon we depart from Chris Packham’s route to walk up Twyford Down, joining the Pilgrim’s Trail, and then, ascending steeply, St Catherine’s Hill, a site of special scientific interest and a scheduled monument upon which is an Iron Age hill-fort, a maze, and the buried ruins of the 12th century chapel of St Catherine. From here there are stunning views to Winchester and beyond. After descending the hill we enter the ancient city of Winchester, finishing at the cathedral. Returning to Eastleigh by train from Winchester station.
Contact details - to book your place text, or call, the following: Margaret Daborn: tel:07530 811104 or Alan Lander: tel: 07736 066638
Eastleigh Station car park
