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ALTON Walking & Cycling Festival 1st – 31st May 2020

Welcome... Key: to Alton Town Councils 8th Walking Festival and for this year we are Easy: Walking experience isn’t necessary for these as delighted to announce the inclusion of a mini Cycling Festival. The distances are relatively short and paths and gradients programme of walks and cycling on offer will entice even more generally easy. These walks will be taken at a relaxed people to ‘get out there’ and take in some of the best views available pace, often stopping briefly at places of interest and may in . be suitable for family groups. The Festival offers walkers a range of guided walks from 2 to 23 and cyclists 5 miles to 50 miles. Moderate: These walks follow well defined paths and tracks, though they may be steep in places. They should Midday be suitable for most people of average fitness. I always receive a quick & friendly service in The midday mile is an addition to this year’s Festival. The purpose is to Harder: These walks are more demanding and there encourage workers to leave their place of work and go for a walk, but will be some steep climbs and/or sustained ascent and anyone is welcome to join! Most of us spend over six hours sat down descent and rough terrain. These walks are more suitable branch. Unlike other providers, a cashier is every day and it’s just not healthy for us, so make a change and join for those with a good level of fitness and stamina. us for a midday mile at the beginning of the Festival from Friday 1st Strenuous: These walks are much longer and more always available and there is no roaming May to Thursday 7th May (excluding weekends). There is no need to strenuous and there may be some steep climbs and/or book the midday mile, just turn up. Please visit www.alton.gov.uk for sustained ascent and descent. These walks will suit those assistant trying to get me to use a self full details. with a good level of fitness and stamina. Please Note: Easy – ideal for new cyclists service facility, while needed cashier ■ All walks and cycle rides are free to attend but you MUST book in advance. Only book if you can definitely attend. Occasional cyclists ■ All travel costs (buses, trains and parking) are at the expense positions are shut. Customer service really of the walker. Confident cyclists – moderate pace ■ Please make sure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear. Confident off-road cyclists is a priority. Please make sure you have enough water. ■ Many of the walks and cycle rides are in the countryside/woodland Experienced cyclists – brisk pace so rest stops for toilets may not be possible. ■ Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your walk or cycle ride. Experienced cyclists – various paces ■ A helmet MUST be worn and bike in a road worthy condition. All welcome. Children must be All walks and cycle rides must be booked in advance by booking accompanied by an adult Keith Lugg online at www.alton.gov.uk , emailing [email protected] or by Smart Money People review returning the attached booking form. Ideal for over 16s Alton Town Council would like to say thank you Families welcome but children must to all the committed local volunteer groups be able to walk longer distances and walking and cycling enthusiasts who have put together a programme to promote, share Pushchair friendly If you’re looking for a convenient place for your savings and and develop walks and cycling in and around Alton. mortgage needs, with real people at its heart, pop in for a chat Also to our sponsors: Circular route today. Dogs welcome but must be on a lead @alton_council www.facebook.com/altontowncouncil Visit: 47 High Street, Alton, GU34 1PF Sorry no dogs allowed /AltonTownCouncil This brochure is printed on Call: 01420 84275 | Visit: newbury.co.uk Carbon Balanced paper. Bring refreshements

Newbury Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Newbury Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number 206077). 7690 Building Society Design by www.crimsongraphics.co.uk T: 01420 769404 M: 07866 118275 Friday 1st May And The Bluebells In Monday 4th May Wey Walk Ackender Wood Circuit To Upper Farringdon The first official Wey Walk will launch this A pretty, undulating walk going through A beautiful walk to through fields year’s festival. The Wey Walk follows the ‘Hungry Copse’ to . The walk to Upper Farringdon and back along the old route of the through the town then goes through the outskirts of Beech and railway line. A gentle walking pace with centre, via King’s Pond and Flood Meadows, along the top of Ackender Wood, where the stiles. bluebells should be beautiful. Walking at a all the way to its source at Hop Field Place. Start time and meeting point: moderate pace. Guided by local historian Jane Hurst who 9.30 am Jubilee Playing Fields Start time and meeting point: will identify key points of interest along the Approx distance and duration: 10.00 am Alton Community Centre route. There will also be the opportunity to 4.5 miles / 2 hours partake in some pond dipping with ecologist Approx distance and duration: Dr June Chatfield at the new dipping station 6.5 miles / 3 hours in Flood Meadows after the walk. Optional return route. , Wheatley And Start time and meeting point: Taking in beautiful views, the walk crosses Alton’s Civil War Walk 10.30 am open fields to Home Hangar and continues A guided walk visiting places of interest which via River Hill Farm to Wheatley before Approx distance and duration: are historic sites connected with the English 1.5 – 2 miles / 2 hours looping south and west to South Hay and Civil War. Stubbs Farm. The route descends, then Start time and meeting point: climbs the hangar and returns to Binsted via 11.30 am Cairn (War Memorial) by the Forty Acres and Holy Cross Church. There are Evening Binsted Circuit two stiles, steepish climbs and walking at a This walk starts at Binsted, walking via Approx distance and duration: moderate pace. Hay Place, over to River Hill Farm and past 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours Start time and meeting point: Telegraph House. The walk will go north to 10.00 am Binsted Recreation Ground the edge of Redcap Copse and then back to Approx distance and duration: the start with some lovely views. There are 4.5 miles / 2 hours two stiles, steepish climbs and walking at a Sunday 3rd May moderate pace. Alton Ramblers Start time and meeting point: Meandering 6.30 pm Binsted Recreation Ground A circular walk in search of views and Evening Walk - Farringdon Circuit Approx distance and duration: bluebells. Bring lunch. A scenic evening walk following a circuit 3.7 miles / 2 hours Start time and meeting point: around Farringdon. Walking along the disused 10.00 am Chawton Park Woods car park railway, paths, woods and fields. Approx distance and duration: Start time and meeting point: 10 miles / All day 6.00 pm Lower Farringdon, Woodside Lane Saturday 2nd May Approx distance and duration: Bentley Station To Alton Station 4.5 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours The route is via Redcap Copse, Binsted Plateau, Binsted, Holy Cross Church, Wyck, Six Hills Of Alton – Full Circuit and back to Alton Station. A mix Enjoy taking in the magnificent views of of fields and woodland, with beautiful views. Alton from the six surrounding hills around There are stiles, one steep hill and walking at the town. a moderate pace. Start time and meeting time: Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am The Butts 9.30 am Bentley Railway Station Distance/Approximate duration: 11 miles / 4.5 – 5 hours Approx distance and duration: 7.5 miles / 3.5 hours Tuesday 5th May Bluebells In Ackender Wood Friday 8th May Parish Of The walk starts with a climb up into Ackender East Alton Tree Walk This circular walk takes a route out of Alton Wood, which will be walked very slowly. A Exploring Ashdell and King’s Pond area, with towards Shalden through beautiful parkland, circular route will then be taken through the stops at points of interest. Discover hidden woods and byways and returns via Anstey wood taking in the best of the bluebells and aspects of trees in Alton. Paved surface Park. The walk will take a short break at the beech trees coming into leaf. throughout, some mild slopes and at one Shalden Church to meet the author of its Start time and meeting point: point ascend 20 brick steps. history. The village and church are a rich 6.30 pm at Jubilee Playing Fields (Harry Start time and meeting point: source of interesting and extraordinary stories Baker Pavilion) 10.00 am Curtis Museum of courage and selflessness. There are a few Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: stiles, some ascents but not steep. 3 miles / 1.5 hours 2.5 miles / 2.5 hours Start time and meeting point: 11.00 am Alton Town Hall, Market Square Approx distance and duration: Thursday 7th May 6.5 miles / 3.5 hours Walking The Hollow Lane River Wey, Via Neatham Truncheaunts to following the The walk leaves Anstey Park and heads along footpath alongside the Hollow Lane. This was Anstey Mill Lane, under the railway, then once the main road from Alton to Alton Town Tour follow the path along the River Wey. Heading before the Selborne road was constructed Take a guided tour around key historic up Lower Neatham Mill Lane to join the St mid-19th Century. This is a circular walk at a landmarks in Alton such as St Lawrence Swithun’s Way to return to Anstey Park. moderate pace with a few stiles. There will Church and the Friends Meeting House. Walking at a moderate pace. be a lunch stop in Selborne before returning Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: to Alton. 2.30 pm Cairn (War Memorial) by the Curtis 9.30 am Anstey Park, Finnimore Pavilion Start time and meeting point: Museum Approx distance and duration: 9.30 am King’s Pond Approx distance and duration: 3 miles / 1.5 hours Approx distance and duration: 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours 11 – 12 miles / 5 – 6 hours

Shortheath, And Wyck Wednesday 6th May This is a delightful circuit, with lovely Saturday 9th May Alton Ramblers Circular Walk heathland, beautiful woods and views of King Best Of Chawton, , Chawton John’s Hill. Beyond crossing An excellent introduction to the Basingstoke Park Woods the line of a Roman Road and should have Canal. Passes from the urban environment Circular from Alton Sports Centre Car Park, good views across to Alton from the top of near Ash Vale and , including the Chawton, Four Marks, Chawton Park Wood. the plateau. Return from Wyck is along Green aqueduct over the A331, to Fleet, Crookham Easy walking on gravel and country lanes. Lane. A walk with some gentle ascents and and the rural peace of the western canal. Maybe some muddy bits. Bring water one steep short climb up steps. Finishing by leaving the canal at Blacksmiths and food. Start time and meeting point: Bridge, passing Tundry Pond and walking Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am car park through Great Park to reach . 10.00 am Alton Sports Centre lower car park Approx distance and duration: Moderate pace, but all on level and easy Approx distance and duration: 6.5 miles / 3 hours surfaces. This is an excellent walk for those 7.5 miles / 4.5 hours who may wish to see if they can tackle a longer walk but might be concerned about ascents. Bring lunch. Start time and meeting point: 9.50 am Ash Vale Railway Station (train from Alton at 9.15am) Return on Bus 13 Approx distance and duration: 15 miles / 6.5 – 7 hours Six Hills Of Alton – East Circuit East Alton Tree Walk Shortheath And Binswood This is part of the Six Hills Of Alton walk. This Exploring Ashdell and King’s Pond area, with Evening Circuit walk includes three of the magnificent views stops at points of interest. Discover hidden This gentle evening circuit provides an of Alton from the surrounding hills to the east aspects of trees in Alton. Paved surface opportunity to view some of the best features of the town. throughout, some mild slopes and at one of Shortheath Common, including its quaking Start time and meeting time: point ascend 20 brick steps. bog, and to walk through and around the 10.00 am Alton Town Hall, Market Square Start time and meeting point: wonderful ancient woodland of Binswood (a Distance/Approximate duration: 2.30 pm Curtis Museum Woodland Trust site). 6 miles / 2.5 – 3 hours Approx distance and duration: Start time and meeting time: 2.5 miles / 2.5 hours 6.30 pm Shortheath Common car park Distance/Approximate duration: 3 miles / 1.5 hours Sunday 10th May Alton Ramblers Odiham And Tuesday 12th May Loop Alton Ramblers Odiham, Hook Flat terrain, mix of open countryside And Wednesday 13th May and woods. Some stiles. Chance of Circular walk starting at the car park near Alton Ramblers Chawton And seeing animals and birds. Natural break “Water Witch” and proceeding to the Farringdon Circular opportunities. Bring lunch. fields surrounding Odiham, on to Hook, and 5 mile circular – Jubilee Playing Fields, Start time and meeting point: returning via Greywell. Pleasant countryside Chawton, dismantled railway line, Lower 10.00 am Basingstoke Canal Car Park walking is the best of North . Farringdon, Upper Farringdon Folly, coffee Odiham Start time and meeting point: at church. Return via , Jane Approx distance and duration: 10.00 am Basingstoke Canal Park Odiham Austen’s House and Mounters Lane. 11 miles / All day Approx distance and duration: Start time and meeting point: 8 miles / 4.5 hours 10.00 am Alton Sports Centre lower car park Approx distance and duration: 5 miles / 2.5 hours Monday 11th May South Warnborough And Six Hills Of Alton – West Circuit Horsedown Common This is part of the Six Hills Of Alton Walk. This The route crosses fields and woods to reach walk includes three of the magnificent views Binsted, Mill And Long Sutton, then heads south past Lord of Alton from the surrounding hills to the west This walk starts at Binsted and heads down Wandsworth College and east along Frog and north of the town. towards Froyle Mill, then across to Isington Lane to Well before heading north past Start time and meeting time: Mill, returning via Isington and Bottom Copse. Horsedown Common to Park Corner Farm 10.00 am Alton Town Hall, Market Square The walk is mostly on footpaths or tracks, and returning to Well along the western edge Distance/Approximate duration: with a short stretch of lane walking. It crosses of the Common. The final part of the walk 6 miles / 2.5 – 3 hours the railway line by a foot crossing south heads north to Stapely Farm and returns of Froyle Mill. There are six stiles, steepish across huge fields to Long Sutton before climbs and walking at a moderate pace. taking the northerly route back to South Start time and meeting point: Warnborough by Hayley Copse. A moderate Alton’s Civil War Walk 10.00 am Binsted Recreation Ground paced walk with a few gentle ascents and A guided walk visiting places of interest which Approx distance and duration: stiles but largely on the level. are historic sites connected with the English 4.5 miles / 2.5 hours Civil War. Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am South Warnborough, (layby on Start time and meeting point: left, just south of the village) 2.30 pm Cairn (War Memorial) by the Curtis Museum Approx distance and duration: 11.5 miles / 5.5 hours Approx distance and duration: 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours Evening Walk From Selborne The Hangers Of Selborne Celebrating Alton’s Public Open Walking along the edge of the common And Spaces then through fields across to Noar Hill up to Starting from Selborne car park the walk A circular walk linking King’s Pond, Windmill the viewpoint for a brief pause and snack. will go across and round Noar Hill and climb Hill, Alton’s Public Gardens, and Flood The return route is via the western end of up past Vineyard. After steady Meadows. and down the zig zag. climbing followed by a descent into the valley Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: you will climb up to and 1.00 pm Alton Community Centre 6.00 pm Car park behind the Selborne Arms return across Selborne Common finishing Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: down the Zig Zag. There are a few stiles, 3 miles /2 hours 5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours some long ascents but not excessively steep and walking at a moderate pace. Start time and meeting point: 9.30 am Selborne Visitors car park Saturday 16th May Thursday 14th May Approx distance and duration: Alton Town Tour Exploring Chawton House Estate 7.6 miles / 4 hours Take a guided tour around key historic And Walled Gardens landmarks in Alton such as St Lawrence A lovely walk from Alton to Chawton. The Church and the Friends Meeting House. focus is upon the parkland and garden of Start time and meeting point: Chawton House Estate, once owned by Jane East Worldham Evening Walk 11.30 am Cairn (War Memorial) by the Austen’s brother. Her letters and books have Starting at East Worldham Church following Curtis Museum a footpath to a magnificent view across many references to the house and gardens. Approx distance and duration: Oakhanger and over to the Hills. This walk includes the village of Chawton, 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours woodlands, fields and gardens. Includes a Descending down a steep path through stop at the Chawton House tearoom where woods and fields joining the Hangers Way lunch can be purchased or bring a picnic to and through more woods and fields. Finishing eat on the lawn. There are a couple of stiles, back at East Worldham Church. Parish Of The Resurrection gentle inclines walking at a moderate pace. Start time and meeting point: Church Circuit Start time and meeting point: 6.30 pm East Worldham Church Starting at All Saints Church walking via The 10.30 am The Butts Approx distance and duration: Butts, Jubilee Fields and Ackender Woods to Approx distance and duration: 4.5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours Beech and the delightful chapel of St Peters. 4 – 5 miles / 3 – 4 hours Then via footpaths and Flood Meadows to historic St Lawrence Church. Next via the St Swithun’s Way to and St Friday 15th May Holyrood’s Church. Finally returning to the An Introduction To Walk Planning centre of Alton following the course of the With OS Maps river Wey. There will be a stop at each church A combined workshop and walk, introducing to take in the atmosphere and architecture. map-reading, basic use of a compass and Start time and meeting point: how to plan a circular walk. The group will 1.00 pm Alton Town Hall, Market Square plan a walk around picturesque Binsted and Approx distance and duration: then walk the route. Workshop will be for 9 miles / 3 – 3.5 hours 1.5 hours walk 2 hours. Start time and meeting point: 10.30 am Binsted Cricket Pavilion Approx distance and duration: 6 miles / 2 hours Sunday 17th May Monks Wood Circuit Evening Walk From Selborne Alton Ramblers Kingsley, East This circular walk follows a footpath adjacent Starting along the edge of the common, Worldham And Wyck to the River Wey, across fields and taking in going to the bottom of Noar Hill then across Circular across open undulating country, the magnificent views of Alton from the south to the orchards. Returning via the Short farmland, woods, reserves and lanes to south east. The walk includes parts of Hangers Way and Long Lythe. east Alton. Bring lunch. and farmland. Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: 6.00 pm Car park behind the Selborne Arms 10.00 am Kingsley Pond car park 11.00 am Finnimore Pavilion, Anstey Park Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: 5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours 9.6 miles / 4.5 hours 5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours

Wednesday 20th May Alton’s Civil War Walk Tuesday 19th May Binsted, Wheatley And South Hay A guided walk visiting places of interest ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt’ Taking in beautiful views, the walk crosses which are historic sites connected with NCT Pre-School Ramble open fields to Home Hangar and continues the . A relaxed family walk exploring the wildlife via River Hill Farm to Wheatley before Start time and meeting point: and nature of Flood Meadows. Look out for looping south and west to South Hay and 2.30 pm Cairn (War Memorial) by the clues and overcome obstacles as we go on a Stubbs Farm. The route descends, then Curtis Museum bear hunt. Bring a rug and your own picnic, climbs the hangar and returns to Binsted via Approx distance and duration: the aim is to lunch in the park afterwards Forty Acres and Holy Cross Church. There are 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours (weather permitting). two stiles, steepish climbs and walking at a Start time and meeting point: moderate pace. 10.30 am for a bear themed story time Start time and meeting point: at the library 10.00 am Binsted Recreation Ground Monday 18th May Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: William Cobbett Walk 1.2 miles / 1 hour 4.5 miles / 2 hours This lovely circuit celebrates William Cobbett, the radical politician and countryman, whose Rural Rides, set in the 1820s, include many descriptions of the East Hampshire Wayfarers Walk In Thursday 21st May countryside. The walk climbs out of Selborne A circular walk starting from New Alresford Alton Ramblers Selborne Common to Noar Hill, then descends to steam train station, following parts of the And The Hangers Green and takes the Hangers Way along to Wayfarers walk through wonderful chalk Six miles circular walk, three hours duration. the isolated village of . Turning north downland. A moderate paced walk with Selborne Common and the Hangers. Please east and follow paths and tracks to Stairs gentle climbs. wear stout shoes and bring a drink and Hill, crossing the B3006, and on to Bradshot Start time and meeting point: snack. Some hills. Hall, returning through orchards to reach 10.00 am New Alresford Steam Start time and meeting point: Sotherington Lane and Priory Farm. Turning Railway Station 9.30 am Selborne Arms Pub car park west to return to Selborne. There are some Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: stiles and some steep ascents and descents. 4.5 miles / 2 hours 6 miles / 3 hours Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am Selborne visitor car park Approx distance and duration: 10.5 miles / 5.5 hours Six Hills Of Alton – Full Circuit Saturday 23rd May Monday 25th May Enjoy taking in the magnificent views of , Thedden And Northern Loop Of Alton Alton from the six surrounding hills around Ackender Wood This is a long walk taking in a ‘northern the town. The walk starts in the town and heads out loop’ of the attractive and varied countryside Start time and meeting time: on a circular walk to Bentworth, Thedden, beyond Alton. Setting out to Shalden, the 10.00 am The Butts Ackender Wood and then returns to the route travels up to South Warnborough and Distance/Approximate duration: start. This is a undulating walk through open Long Sutton before heading back via Froyle 11 miles / 4.5 – 5 hours countryside and wooded areas. There are and Holybourne Down. The walk passes lovely views at various points. through woods, fields, lanes and old byways. Start time and meeting point: Offers lovely far reaching views. 10.00 am Alton Town Hall, Market Square Start time and meeting point: ’s Historic Walk Alton 9.30 am Alton Town Hall, Market Square 2020 is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Approx distance and duration: Gilbert White. This walk looks at the places 11 miles / 4 – 5 hours Approx distance and duration: that he would have known when he came 16.5 miles / 6 – 7 hours into the town from his home in Selborne in order to shop, visit relations or set off on Binsted, Froyle Mill And Isington journeys to and Oxford. This walk starts at Binsted and heads down Alton’s Civil War Walk Start time and meeting point: towards Froyle Mill, then across to Isington A guided walk visiting places of interest which 11.00 am Curtis Museum Mill, returning via Isington and Bottom are historic sites connected with the English Approx distance and duration: Copse. The walk is mostly on footpaths or Civil War. Distance 2.5 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours tracks, with a short stretch of lane walking. It Start time and meeting point: crosses the railway line by foot crossing south 11.30 am Cairn (War Memorial) by the of Froyle Mill. There are six stiles, steepish Curtis Museum climbs and walking at a moderate pace. Approx distance and duration: Friday 22nd May Start time and meeting point: 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours Circular Walk From 10.00 am Binsted Recreation Ground Upper Farringdon Approx distance and duration: A walk with lovely views and varied 4.5 miles / 2.5 hours countryside, setting out from the lovely village of Upper Farringdon. Walking towards Newton Valence with views towards , the walk continues through the Sunday 24th May churchyard and across fields to Selborne Alton Ramblers 10 Miler Common. Skirting through woods the walk Circular route from , Herriard, joins the Writer’s Way for the final descent. taking in Weston Common, Start time and meeting point: and Weston Corbett. Reasonably level 4.30 pm Rose and Crown Inn terrain. Open country, woodland, could be Approx distance and duration: muddy and slippery underfoot. Bring lunch. 4.5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours Estimated finish time 1530 hours. Fur & Feathers Pub (close to start point) is open 12.00 to 18.00 hours. Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am Herriard Royal British Legion Approx distance and duration: 10 miles / 5.5 hours Tuesday 26th May Friday 29th May Sunday 31st May Circuit To Upper Froyle ALFI’s Plots And Planters Alton Ramblers Hinton Ampner, A beautiful walk through the fields behind A circular walk around the formerly neglected West Meon Holybourne and over to Upper Froyle village patches of ground that have been turned into Circular walk in open country and downland using part of the St Swithun’s Way. productive food growing plots by the Alton to south of Hinton Ampner. Easy walking over Start time and meeting point: Local Food Initiative. Also highlighting other grass, fields and country lanes. Some gentle 9.30 am Anstey Park aspects of local food. climbs with views over the . Approx distance and duration: Start time and meeting point: Hampshire at its best. Bring lunch. 4.5 miles / 2 hours 6.30 pm Costa Coffee Start time and meeting point: Approx distance and duration: 10.00 am Hinton Ampner House car park 2.25 miles / 2.5 hours Approx distance and duration: 10.8 miles / 6 hours Wednesday 27th May Alton Ramblers Circular Walk From Country Market Saturday 30th May Circular walk starting at Country Market car Walkers Are Welcome park. Easy walking on gravel, country lanes, Alton To Overton woodland and open country. Both Alton and Overton are Walkers are Start time and meeting point: Welcome towns and this walk links the two 10.00 am Country Market, by a delightful and interesting route. After Approx distance and duration: completing the walk, walkers will be returned 8.25 miles / 3 – 3.5 hours to Alton by coach, kindly provided by Alton Town Council. The walk starts at Alton Town Hall and heads west to Beech and then to Thedden, Alton Town Tour Bentworth, Bradley and . Take a guided tour around key historic The Wayfarers Walk route is followed to landmarks in Alton such as St Lawrence Dummer, across the M3 and on to Deane. Church and the Friends Meeting House. The final section of the route reaches Overton Start time and meeting point: via Ashe, passing close to the source of the 11.30 am Cairn (War Memorial) by the . Curtis Museum The walk goes through lovely, quiet Approx distance and duration: countryside and some attractive villages. 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours Start time and meeting point: small ad 9.00 am Town Hall, Market Square Approx distance and duration: 20.5 miles / 7 – 8 hours Thursday 28th May Alton Ramblers Noar Hill And Selborne Common Please wear stout shoes and bring drink and a snack. Some hills. Start time and meeting point: 9.30 am Selborne Arms Pub car park House, Gardens Approx distance and duration: & Tearoom 5 miles / 2.5 hours open daily

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Friday 15th May Saturday 16th May Sunday 17th May Easy – Paced Ride Alice Holt Mike’s Meander Alton Cycling Club Sunday Start from Alton Community Centre. On The ride will be mainly on back roads and Morning Ride quieter roads and traffic-free paths. Out lanes though will inevitably have short Three separate rides for different abilities. through Holybourne and Isington, return sections on more main roads for access. All rides around the local area, using quieter through Binsted. A chance to see some of our wonderful roads where possible and will include some Start time and meeting point: surrounding countryside and sample a coffee hills. 10.00 am Alton Community Centre stop halfway round. Start time and meeting point: Approx distance and duration: Start time and meeting point: 9.00 am The Butts 15 miles / 2.5 hours 9.30 am Finnimore Pavilion, Anstey Park Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: 50 miles / 4 - 4.5 hours 40 miles / 3.5-4 hours

A Gentle Ride Around Alton A gentle ride along quiet backroads and Off-Road Tracks And Drove Roads dedicated cycle paths from Alton Community Circumnavigation Of Alton Bike ride using tracks, setting off through Centre to Chawton and back again. There will A moderate paced ride starting from Anstey Chawton Park Wood. be an opportunity for a refreshment stop. Park then onto Holybourne, East & West Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: Worldham, Farringdon, Four Marks, stop 9.30 am The Butts 2.00 pm Alton Community Centre for refreshments at Garthowen Nurseries, Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: Medstead, Thedden and return to Alton. 2-3 hours 5 miles / 1 hour Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am Finnimore Pavilion, Anstey Park Approx distance and duration: 20 miles / 2.5 hours A Slow Ride To Holybourne North Of Alton Loop And Back A ride out via Binsted, Bentley, Froyle, Avoiding busy roads as far as possible, a , Bentworth, Medstead then back gentle ride to Holybourne and back to Alton. Invitation Club Ride With Cycling UK Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: Cycling UK ride to Liss Garden Centre. Out 2.00 pm Alton Community Centre 6.00 pm Finnimore Pavilion, Anstey Park through Newton Valence, Hawkley, Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: and . Return via Liss, , 5 miles / 1-1.5 hours 24 miles / 1.5 hours Greatham, Oakhanger and Binsted. Start time and meeting point: 1.30 pm Alton Community Centre Approx distance and duration: 30 miles / 2.5 hours I always receive a quick & friendly service in branch. Unlike other providers, a cashier is always available and there is no roaming assistant trying to get me to use a self service facility, while needed cashier positions are shut. Customer service really is a priority.

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SELBORNE CHAWTON LOWER FARRINGDON Alton Walking & Cycling Festival Booking Form Please tick the boxes on this form to indicate which walks you would like to book onto and return to: Alton Walking Festival, Town Hall, Market Square, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1HD T: 01420 83986 Your Name: ______Alternatively you can book online at www.alton.gov.uk Phone Number: ______or email [email protected] Numbers are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Email: ______Walks Friday 1st May Friday 8th May Wey Walk ¨ East Alton Tree Walk ¨

✃ Evening Binsted Circuit ¨ Walking The Hollow Lane ¨ Saturday 2nd May Saturday 9th May Bentley Station To Alton Station ¨ Best Of Basingstoke Canal ¨ Thedden And The Bluebells In Ackender Wood ¨ Six Hills Of Alton – East Circuit ¨ Alton’s Civil War Walk ¨ Sunday 10th May Sunday 3rd May Alton Ramblers Odiham & ¨ Alton Ramblers Medstead Meandering ¨ Basingstoke Canal Loop Six Hills Of Alton – Full Circuit ¨ Monday 11th May South Warnborough & Monday 4th May Horsedown Common ¨ Circuit To Upper Farringdon ¨ East Alton Tree Walk ¨ Binsted, Wheatley And South Hay ¨ Evening Walk – Farringdon Circuit Tuesday 12th May ¨ Alton Ramblers Odiham, Tuesday 5th May Hook & Greywell ¨ Parish Of Shalden ¨ Six Hills Of Alton – West Circuit ¨ Alton Town Tour ¨ Alton’s Civil War Walk ¨ Wednesday 6th May Shortheath & Binswood Evening Circuit Alton Ramblers Circular Walk Chawton, ¨ Four Marks, Chawton Park Woods ¨ Wednesday 13th May Bluebells In Ackender Wood ¨ Alton Ramblers Chawton & Farringdon Circular ¨ Binsted, Froyle Mill & Isington Thursday 7th May ¨ River Wey, Via Neatham ¨ Evening Walk From Selborne ¨ Shortheath, Binswood And Wyck ¨

PTO Thursday 14th May Friday 22nd May Exploring Chawton House Estate & Walled Gardens ¨ Circular Walk From Upper Farringdon ¨ The Hangers Of Selborne And Noar Hill ¨ Saturday 23rd May East Worldham Evening Walk ¨ Bentworth, Thedden And Ackender Wood ¨ Friday 15th May Binsted, Froyle Mill & Isington ¨ An Introduction To Walk Planning With OS Maps ¨ Sunday 24th May Celebrating Alton’s Public Open Spaces ¨ Alton Ramblers Herriard 10 Miler ¨ Saturday 16th May Monday 25th May Northern Loop Of Alton Parish Of The Resurrection Church Circuit ¨ ¨ Alton’s Civil War Walk Alton Town Tour ¨ ¨ Tuesday 26th May Sunday 17th May Circuit To Upper Froyle Alton Ramblers Kingsley, East Worldham & Wyck ¨ ¨ Alton’s Civil War Walk ¨ Wednesday 27th May Alton Ramblers Circular Walk Monday 18th May From Country Market ¨ William Cobbett Walk ¨ Alton Town Tour ¨ Monks Wood Circuit ¨ Thursday 28th May Tuesday 19th May Alton Ramblers Noar Hill & Selborne Common ¨ ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt’ NCT Pre-School Ramble ¨ Friday 29th May ALFI’s Plots & Planters Wayfarers Walk In New Alresford ¨ ¨ Evening Walk From Selborne ¨ Saturday 30th May Walkers Are Welcome, Alton To Overton ¨ Wednesday 20th May Binsted, Wheatley And South Hay ¨ Sunday 31tst May Thursday 21st May Alton Ramblers Hinton Ampner, West Meon ¨ Alton Ramblers Selborne Common & The Hangers ¨ Six Hills Of Alton – Full Circuit ¨ Gilbert White’s Historic Walk Alton ¨

Cycle Rides Friday 15th May Sunday 17th May Easy – Paced Ride Alice Holt ¨ Alton Cycling Club Sunday Morning Ride ¨ A Gentle Ride Around Alton ¨ Off-Road Tracks & Drove Roads ¨ North of Alton Loop ¨ A Slow Ride To Holybourne & Back ¨ Saturday 16th May Mike’s Meander ¨ Circumnavigation Of Alton ¨ Invitation Club Ride With Cycling UK ¨