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We are the Eastleigh 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

This trail takes us through the varied terrain of the New Forest passing through Matley Wood and Denny Wood, then crossing more open ground at Shatter Ford and Black Down. A walk for train spotters as we criss-cross the railway track four times.

Sunday, 12 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Should be mostly dry even after rain but be prepared for a short damp section.

Picnic lunch.

Map OL22

No booking required.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 35314 09472
Nearest postcode:
SO40 4UH
what3words:
noisy.neat.short
Start time:
10:00 am

Park and meet at Deerleap Car Park, off Deerleap Lane

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