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Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group

We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster 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

Overview

Moderately paced 10 mile walk - about 4.5 hours walking.  

Drop-out point at Shawford after 5.5 miles.

Early climb up St Catherine’s Hill (Iron Age hill fort) providing good views of Winchester.

Route: Cathedral grounds, St Catherine’s Hill, River Itchen, Shawford, St Cross Hospital.

Lunch: Pub lunch at the Bridge Inn, Shawford - or picnic.

Meet at Winchester Station at 11.05.

Travel: Waterloo 10.05/Clapham Junction 10.12 - Weymouth train - arr Winchester at 11.04.

Ticket/Fare: Off-Peak Return to Winchester £34.80/£22.95 Railcard/SRC+FP £21.10.

Finish: Winchester Station. Note: The estimated 'finish' time is very much a 'guesstimate' - the actual time will depend on many factors including the overall speed, numbers and make-up of the group, time taken for lunch etc. The mileage is not the deciding factor! 

Leader: Stewart James, 07771 766 667.

 

 

Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Start time:
11:05 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47744 29960
Nearest postcode:
SO23 8TJ
what3words:
stumpy.thing.cackling
Start time:
11:05 am

Winchester Station, Hampshire

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