, Totton and Waterside Group

Walks Programme and Newsletter

1st March – 30th June 2018

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We offer friendly welcoming company on our guided walks. Our walks cater for all abilities and range from shorter walks on Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and summer evenings to all-day Sunday walks.

March

Thu 1 March 2018 10:00 - 6.3 miles/10.2 km - Moderate Beacon Hill Circular Via and Exton Start at Beaconhill Beeches Car Park. NB The post code is not near the start. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 3LJ, SU599228) Contact: Steve T, 01489 786051 or 07804 315737

Fri 2 March 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate – Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Compton Circular Start at the Jubilee Recreation Ground, Shepherd's Lane, Compton. Parking available. Map OL32 (Ex132). (SO21 2AB, SU465247) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792.

Sat 3 March 2018 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Kings Somborne Start at church & park nearby. Undulating with stiles & some road walking. Map EX131 (SO20 6PW, SU360310) Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

Sun 4 March 2018 09:45 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 09.00 Bolton’s Bench Circular via Brockenhurst - One of two walks today Start at Bolton’s Bench Car Park, Lyndhurst. Use sections nearest to A35. Map OL22 (SO43 7BT, SU305082) Using some of the less-used New Forest paths. Some parts can be waterlogged after rain! Contact: Martin F., 07741 416224

Sun 4 March 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate – Brisk Pace! Sunday afternoon - Bishop's Waltham Circular - One of two walks today Start near the old railway gates, Station Road, by South Pond, Bishop's Waltham, off the large roundabout for B2177 / B3035. Map OL3 (EX119). (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Thu 8 March 2018 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Hayling Island Circular Park and start by the Ship Inn, Langstone. Via Tye. Map OL8/Ex120 (PO9 1RG, SU718047) Contact: Robin, 01329 832500

Fri 9 March 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Start point easily accessible via public transport. Friday 4 Miler - Southampton Sports Centre Circular Start at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Car Park, Thornhill Road, near bowling green and café. Map OL22. (SO16 6RY, SU408155) Route around Golf Course and Lordswood. Contact: Adrian, 07966 018156

Sat 10 March 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Chawton Circular Start at free car park by recreation ground in Chawton. Can also park in local roads. Map Ex144 or OL33/Ex133 (GU34 1SE, SU708375) Undulating. Contact: Lynne, 07798 737738 Sun 11 March 2018 09:45 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton station at 09.00 Whiteparish - Figure Of Eight - Morning Part Meet in car park next to Doctor's surgery, Common Rd. Map Ex 131 (SP5 2SQ, SU246235) Route via Dean Hill with some fine views. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Sun 11 March 2018 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Whiteparish - Figure of Eight - Afternoon Part Meet in car park next to Doctor's surgery, Common Rd. Map Ex131. (SP5 2SQ, SU246235) Route via Melchet Court and Landford Wood. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Thu 15 March 2018 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Warsash Circular Start at large car park in Passage Lane. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO31 9FR, SU489062) Route along the Hamble and through woodland and nature reserves. Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Fri 16 March 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Titchfield Haven Circular Meet on the pavement opposite the Titchfield Haven Visitor Centre, Cliff Road, Hill Head. Free parking all along Cliff Road & at Meon Shore car park & sailing club car park. Map OL3 (Ex119). (PO14 3JT, SU534023) Contact: Hazel, 07988781268

Sat 17 March 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Farley Mount Circular Park and start in Monument car park. Map OL32 (Ex132) NB The post code is not near the start. (SO20 6RL, SU408293) Undulating. One steep hill. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sun 18 March 2018 09:45 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.45 Upham Circular via Brambridge - One of two walks today Start by pond in Church Street, Upham. Park in roads nearby. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 1JH, SU540205) Contact: Jeff J, 01489 893064 or 07505 444395

Sun 18 March 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Fritham Circular - One of two walks today Start outside The Royal Oak Pub, Fritham. Park in the road or car park nearby. Access via M27 J1, B3078 & Brook, no right turn at Stoney Cross. Map OL22. (SO43 7HL, SU232141) Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Thu 22 March 2018 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Stockbridge Circular Start at Trafalgar Way, Stockbridge, near the White Hart pub. Park in road. Map Ex131 (SO20 6ET, SU358349) Via Stockbridge Down. Contact: Deborah P, 07867 308650

Fri 23 March 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Ideal for those returning to or starting walking. Friday 4 Miler - Southampton Sports Centre Circular Start at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Car Park, Thornhill Road, near bowling green and café. Map OL22, SO16 6RY. Start point easily accessible via public transport. (SO16 6RY, SU408155) Contact: Martin B, 02380 485928

Sat 24 March 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Common Circular Park (off-road) and start on west side of Common, near top of hill on road from Bramdean to Ropley, just north of the junction with a minor road running south-east. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO24 0JL, SU626295) Via Ropley and view of steam railway. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Sun 25 March 2018 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 09.00 Horsebridge Circular via Broughton - One of two walks today Start at Horsebridge car park, opposite John of Gaunt pub. Map EX131 (SO20 6PX, SU345304) N.B. Clocks go forward today! Contact: Ian H, 07870 421483

Sun 25 March 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate – Brisk Pace! Sunday afternoon - Braishfield Circular - One of two walks today Start by War Memorial, Dummers Road, Braishfield. Please park considerately. Map EX131. (SO51 0RJ, SU374252) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792 Thu 29 March 2018 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate – Accessible by bus Gang Warily, Calshot and Ashlett Circular Start at Gang Warily Community Centre Car Park (free), Newlands Road, Fawley. Blue Star Bus 9: Alight Rolleston Crossroads and walk along Newlands Road. Map OL22 (SO45 1GA, SU443029) Via Cadland Estate. Contact: Eunice, 02380 779999

Fri 30 March 2018 13:30 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Good Friday afternoon - Twyford Circular Start at Hunter Park Recreation Ground, Twyford. Parking available. Nearest bus stop Twyford Crossroads (on High Street), only short 10 min walk to start point. See local bus information. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1QS, SU483243) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sat 31 March 2018 13:30 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Moderate Circular Start at Hunters Inn, Cott St, Swanmore. Park nearby. Map OL3 (Ex119). (SO32 2NZ, SU582160) Undulating. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467

April

Sun 1 April 2018 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 09.10 Easter Sunday - Minstead Circular - One of two walks today Start at Congleton Close Car Park, opposite the shops in Minstead. Map OL22 (SO43 7GS, SU281110). Optional lunchtime visit to the Rockingham Arms. Non-drivers advised to check availability of lifts beforehand. Contact: Mel, 02380 897605 or 077139 64295

Sun 1 April 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Easter Sunday afternoon - Farley Mount Circular - One of two walks today Meet and Start at the Monument Car Park, Farley Mount. (Other car parks available at Farley Mount). N.B. The post code is not near the start. Map Ex 131. (SO20 6RL, SU407293) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Mon 2 April 2018 13:30 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Leisurely - Suitable for those new or returning to walking. Easter Monday - Gilbury (New Forest) Circular Park and start from Dark Water car park. Map OL22 (SO45 1XH, SU433012) Contact: Graham B, 07968 001636

Wed 4 April 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Easter week walk - Compton Circular Meet and start at the Jubilee Recreation Ground, Compton, Shepherd's Lane. Bus No 1 Bluestar, bus stop nearby Shawford South. Parking available. Map OL32 (Ex132). (SO21 2AB, SU465247) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Thu 5 April 2018 10:00 - 5.9 miles/9.5 km - Moderate Circular Start at The Alma Inn, Alma Lane, Upham. Park at far end of pub car park. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 1PH, SU522195) Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631

Fri 6 April 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Circular Start on The Green opposite The Otter Pub, Otterbourne. Local bus Blue Star No 1, bus stop Otterbourne Green Hill. Park in road nearby. Map EX132. OL32. (SO21 2HW, SU454223) Bus stop near to start point. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sat 7 April 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Circular Start outside Buck's Head, Meonstoke. Park nearby. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 3NA, SU612201) Hilly & some stiles. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sun 8 April 2018 10:00 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.30 Corfe Castle Circular via East Creech and Furzebrook - One of two walks today Start at Challow Walkers' Car Park (free), on north side of Sandy Hill Lane. Car share wherever possible please. Avoid NT parking because of 4 hour limit! Map OL15 (BH20 5JF, SY964821) Contact: Nigel, 01202 801088 Sun 8 April 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday Afternoon - Horsebridge Circular - One of two walks today Start by the John o' Gaunt Pub. Parking available in car park opposite. Map Ex131. (SO20 6PU, SU345304) Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Thu 12 April 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Shepherds Down Circular via and Start where the 5 roads meet. Please park considerately on the verges. Map OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 1GB, SU594192) Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467

Fri 13 April 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Manor Farm Country Park Circular Park and start in Mortimer Road Car Park, just west of church in Botley. Map OL3 (EX119). (SO30 2TX, SU510130) Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sat 14 April 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate - Brisk Pace! Circular Start by Ship Inn. Park in road nearby. Map OL32(EX132) (SO21 1LT, SU511232) Some Hills. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sun 15 April 2018 10:00 - 11.5 miles/18.5 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 09.00 Stockbridge Circular via Kings Somborne - One of two walks today Start outside the Grosvenor Hotel, on the north side of the A30 in the centre of Stockbridge. Free parking bays in street. Map Ex131 (SO20 6EU, SU356351) Contact: Sue P, 01962 884333

Sun 15 April 2018 14:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Sunday Afternoon - Lepe & Exbury (New Forest) - One of two walks today Start at Blackwell Common car park. Take Exbury Road from Blackfield, car park is 1/2 a mile along on LH side. NB The post code is not near the start. Map OL22. (SO45 1XF, SU436015) Contact: Kim, 07717 852997

Wed 18 April 2018 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Circular Start outside Black Boy pub, Wharf Hill. Free parking in Chesil St. multi-storey car park. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO23 0JA, SU486289) First evening walk this year. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Thu 19 April 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Anderwood Circular Start at Anderwood Car Park. On A35 west of Lyndhurst, pass Ornamental Drive crossroads, then next right towards Burley. Car park on right hand side after approx. ¾ mile. Map OL22 (BH24 4HS, SU248059) Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Fri 20 April 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Easily accessible walk - near local bus route. Friday 4 Miler - Compton Circular Park and start at Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton (off Shepherds Lane). Nearest bus stop is Shawford South. Map EX132 OL32. (SO21 2BX, SU466248) Contact: Steve C, 02380 269420

Sat 21 April 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate - Brisk Pace! Horsebridge Circular Park and start near John O Gaunt pub. Map EX131. (SO20 6PY, SU345303) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sun 22 April 2018 10:30 - 16 miles/25.8 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.45 Mere Circular via Maiden Bradley - One of two walks today Start at large car park (with toilets) on south side of Salisbury Street (B3095) in centre of Mere. Map Ex143 (BA12 6DT, ST814323) Excellent, far-reaching views. Contact: Martin F., 07741 416224

Sun 22 April 2018 14:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sunday Afternoon - Mottisfont Bluebell Walk - One of two walks today Start at Butts Green, Lockerley. Park on green opposite Primary School. Map EX131 (SO51 0JG, SU301262) A woodland and riverside walk. The walk is renowned for bluebells and we hope they will cooperate! Contact: Kim, 07717 852997 Wed 25 April 2018 19:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Circular Park and start at village green. Map OL32 (EX 132} (SO24 0NW, SU589258) Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Thu 26 April 2018 10:00 - 6.2 miles/10 km - Moderate Appleslade Bottom Circular Start at Appleslade Bottom Car Park. Map OL22 (BH24 3QT, SU184092) Via Linwood and Broomy Inclosure. Contact: Steve T, 01489 786051 or 07804 315737

Fri 27 April 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Twyford Circular Park and start at Hunter Park Recreation Ground, Twyford. Nearest bus stop Twyford Crossroads (on High Street), only short 10 min walk to start point. See local bus information. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1QS, SU483243) Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sat 28 April 2018 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Michelmersh Circular Start by the Church. Park considerately nearby. Possible parking in farmyard opposite church, to be agreed on the day. Map EX131 (SO51 0NS, SU345266) Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

Sun 29 April 2018 10:00 - 11 miles/17.7 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 09.00 Butser Hill Circular via East Meon - One of two walks today Start at Butser Hill Car Park, Limekiln Lane. Bring change for parking (£3.50 in 2017) and maybe give lifts. N.B. The post code is not near the start. Map OL8 (Ex120). (GU31 5SP, SU711200) Hilly in parts. Contact: Elizabeth L., 07762 154563

Sun 29 April 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Upham Circular - One of two walks today Start by Upham village duck pond, Church Street, Upham. Please park considerately nearby. Map OL32 (Ex132). (SO32 1JH, SU540205) Varied scenery. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885

May

Wed 2 May 2018 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Upham Circular Park and start near duck pond. Map OL3 (EX119} (SO32 1QA, SU540205) Contact: Jacqueline, 07736 731792

Thu 3 May 2018 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Exbury Circular Start at Dark Water car park. Map OL22 (SO45 1XH, SU433013) Via Lepe. Contact: David L, 07791 257024

Fri 4 May 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Bishop's Waltham Circular Meet and start in Station Road near the old railway gates (South Pond), Bishop's Waltham just off the large roundabout for B2177 / B3035. Map OL3 (EX119). (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sat 5 May 2018 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Clanfield Circular Park and start in recreation ground. Map OL8 (Ex120) (PO8 0PR, SU701167) Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Sun 6 May 2018 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 09.15 Calshot Beach and Castle Circular - One of two walks today Park and start at Gang Warily Recreation Centre. Newlands Road, Fawley. Map OL22 (SO45 1GA, SU443029) Lunch at Calshot, with opportunity to visit café/bar. Contact: Mel, 02380 897605 or 077139 64295

Sun 6 May 2018 14:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Horsebridge - One of two walks today Start by the John o' Gaunt Pub. Parking available in car park opposite. Map Ex131. (SO20 6PU, SU345304) Contact: Dave & Dawne, 07555 443250 Mon 7 May 2018 14:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Leisurely - Suitable for those new or returning to walking. Bank Holiday Monday - Blackwell Common (New Forest) Circular Park and start at Blackwell Common car park. Map OL22. (SO45 1XF, SU436015) Contact: Graham B, 07968 001636

Wed 9 May 2018 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Circular Park and start on road by church. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO21 1BJ, SU535327) Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Thu 10 May 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Deerleap Circular Start at Deerleap Car Park, opposite the New Forest Wildlife Park, formerly the Otter and Owl Centre. Map OL22 (SO40 4UH, SU352094) Contact: Peter S, 02380 631272

Fri 11 May 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Suitable for those new to walking. Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Lower Upham Circular Start at the Alma Inn, Alma Lane, Lower Upham. Park at the far end of the Alma Inn car park. Map OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 1PH, SU522195) Nearest bus stop to start point (2 minutes away) - Lower Upham. Check local timetables. Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631

Sat 12 May 2018 14:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Moderate - Brisk Pace! Hamptworth Circular Park and start near Cuckoo Inn. Map OL22 (SP5 2DR, SU243196) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sun 13 May 2018 09:45 - 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.30 Whiteways Lodge circular via Duncton - One of two walks today Start at north end of car park on A29 just north of Whiteways Lodge roundabout. Outward route via West Sussex Literary Trail and return along S.D.W. Map OL10/Ex121 (TQ002109, BN18 9FD) Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day

Sun 13 May 2018 14:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate - Accessible by train Sunday Afternoon - Beaulieu Road (New Forest ) Circular - One of two walks today Start in Beaulieu Road car park opposite the Drift Inn (next to Beaulieu Rd. station). If full, use Shatterford CP just over the railway line. Map OL22 (SO42 7YQ, SU350063) Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Wed 16 May 2018 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Stockbridge Circular Start from White Hart pub. Park in adjacent road or layby on A30. Map EX131 (SO20 6HH, SU359350) Via Stockbridge Down. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Thu 17 May 2018 10:00 - 7.1 miles/11.4 km - Moderate Cheriton Circular via Start at Cheriton Recreation Ground car park, opposite the Flower Pots pub. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO24 0QH, SU579282) Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631

Fri 18 May 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Otterbourne Circular Start on The Green opposite The Otter Pub, Otterbourne. Park in road nearby. Local bus Blue Star No 1, bus stop Otterbourne Green Hill. Map EX132(OL32) (SO21 2HW, SU454223) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sat 19 May 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Horsebridge Circular Park near John O’Gaunt pub. Map EX 131 (SO20 6PU, SU345303) Contact: Kim, 07717 852997

Sun 20 May 2018 10:00 - 15 miles/24.1 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 09.00 Downton Circular - One of two walks today Start at small gravel car park just south of The Moot, Moot Lane, Downton. Map Ex130 (SP5 3QD, SU181213) Via Great Yews to Coombe Bissett and back via Odstock. Contact: Bournemouth Ian, 01202 319418 Sun 20 May 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate - Brisk Pace! Sunday afternoon - Farley Mount Circular - One of two walks today Park and start at the Monument Car Park, Farley Mount. (Other car parks available at Farley Mount). N.B. The post code is not near the start. Map Ex 131 (SO20 6RL, SU407293) Some hills and undulations, varied scenery. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Wed 23 May 2018 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Bishops Waltham Circular Park and start by pond in Station Rd. Map OL3 (EX 119) (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522

Thu 24 May 2018 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus (First Bus 1 and Blue Star 4) Maybush Circular via Lordswood Start at St Peter's Church, Lockerley Crescent, Maybush. Use Church car park/park in street. Map OL22 (SO16 4PT, SU388145) Contact: Bob Pr., 07768 982301

Fri 25 May 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday - 4 Miler Upham Circular Start by the pond in Church Street, Upham Village, park considerately. Map EX119. OL3. (SO32 1QA, SU540205) Pretty walk around Upham village. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885

Sat 26 May 2018 13:30 - 9 miles/14.5 km - Moderate Circular Park in Perrins P and D car park (£1.50) or in Elm Road (free) SU586321. Meet at the car park entrance (Perrins). Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 9FD, SU586325) Contact: Lynne, 07798 737738

Sun 27 May 2018 10:00 - 12.3 miles/19.8 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 09.00 Chalton Circular via Buriton - One of two walks today Start at car park just south of Red Lion in Chalton. Please park in section furthest from pub. Map OL8/Ex120 (PO8 0BG, SU730159) Includes a brief visit to the Buriton Chalk Pits, with their interesting history. Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Sun 27 May 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Upham Circular - One of two walks today Start by Upham village duck pond, Church Street, Upham. Please park considerately nearby. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO32 1JH, SU540205) Alternative route to the previous two Sunday afternoon Upham walks. Undulating. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Mon 28 May 2018 14:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Leisurely - Suitable for those new or returning to walking. Spring Bank Holiday - Holbury (New Forest) Circular Park and start from the small car park opposite Deepdene Close. Map OL22 (SO45 2NR, SU429035) Contact: Graham B, 07968 001636

Wed 30 May 2018 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Circular Park and start in car park by recreation field, north side of Duke St. Map OL32 (EX 132) (SO21 3DJ, SU517391) A few minor undulations. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Thu 31 May 2018 10:00 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Moderate World's End Circular via Mill Start at car park of The Chairmaker’s, Apless Lane. Please patronise the pub after the walk! Map OL3/Ex119 (PO7 4QX, SU629117) Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

June

Fri 1 June 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Suitable for those new to walking - Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Cranbury Park Circular Start on The Green opposite The Otter Pub, Otterbourne. Local bus Blue Star No 1, bus stop Otterbourne Green Hill. Park in road nearby. Map EX132(OL32) (SO21 2HW, SU454223) Via the Cranbury Park Estate, Otterbourne - there and back. Contact: Geoff T, 02380 261385

Sat 2 June 2018 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Bishops Waltham Circular Meet by The South Pond, Bishop's Waltham, (old railway gate end). Park in Station Road. Map EX119 (OL3) (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Undulating. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597 Sun 3 June 2018 10:00 - 11.5 miles/18.5 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.45 Fishbourne Circular - One of two walks today Start at Mill Lane, off Fishbourne Rd. Map OL8/Ex120 (PO19 3JN, SU838045) Pub lunch or picnic at West Itchenor, then ferry to Bosham. (£2.50 in 2017) Contacts: Lindsay (02380 768744) and Jenny (02380 554314)

Sun 3 June 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate - Suitable for those new or returning to walking. Sunday afternoon - Testwood Lakes Circular - One of two walks today Start by Testwood Lakes, off Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, situated at Calmore roundabout on A36 from Totton. Map OL22 (SO40 0BG, SU347152) Contact: Martin B, 02380 485928

Wed 6 June 2018 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Meonstoke Circular Start by Bucks Head pub. Park in road nearby. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 3NA, SU611201) Riverside paths and downland. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Thu 7 June 2018 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate East Boldre Circular Start at junction of East Boldre Road and Chapel Lane. Park in nearby roads. Map OL22 (SO42 7WL, SU372006) Contact: Philip P, 07708 420127

Fri 8 June 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Twyford Circular Park and start at Hunters Park Recreation Ground, Twyford. Nearest bus stop Twyford Crossroads (on High Street). Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1QS, SU483243) Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Sat 9 June 2018 13:30 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Moderate Chilbolton Circular Park in West Down car park. Down Coley Lane after bearing right off A3057 at bridge before Mayfly pub then up track on right after 0.4 miles OR from Abbot's Mitre pub in Chilbolton along Coley Lane up track on left after 0.5 miles. Map Ex131. (SO20 6AW, SU386391) Contact: Dave & Dawne, 07555 443250

Sun 10 June 2018 09:45 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.45 Four Marks Circular via Wield - One of two walks today Start at car park behind BP petrol station on south side of A31 in Four Marks. Map OL32/Ex132 (GU34 5HQ, SU670351) Contact: John 2Stix, 02380 260511 or 07561 386286

Sun 10 June 2018 14:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Sunday Afternoon - Rufus Stone (New Forest) Circular - One of two walks today Start at car park opposite the Rufus Stone (just south of Walter Tyrrell pub). N.B. The post code is not near the start. Note: Although there is a cross-over on the A31 west-bound this is not for the feint-hearted. Much safer to access this walk from M27 Junction 1 via Brook. Map OL22 (SO43 7HN, SU270125) Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Wed 13 June 2018 19:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Circular Start by Durley church. Park in lay-by opposite. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 2AQ, SU505169) Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885

Thu 14 June 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Castle Hill Circular via Hale Start at Castle Hill Car Park, near Wood Green. Turn north off B3087 immediately after Fighting Cocks pub at Godshill. Then first left after about ½ mile and follow on round to car park after about 1 mile. Map OL22 (SP6 2AY, SU170167) Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 07724 149314

Fri 15 June 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Durley Circular Meet near Robin Hood pub. Park nearby in Sciviers Lane or Manor Rd. Map OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 2AG, SU527177) Bus stop in Durley Street. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885 Sat 16 June 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Swanmore Circular Start in Car Park opposite St Barnabas Church, off Church Road. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 2YE, SU576164) Undulating. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467

Riverboat Shuffle Tonight (Sat 16th June) - See Newsletter for details.

Sun 17 June 2018 09:45 - 16 miles/25.8 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.15 Corfe Castle Circular via Studland - One of two walks today Start at Challow Walkers' Car Park (free), on north side of Sandy Hill Lane. Car share wherever possible please. Avoid NT parking because of 4 hour limit! Map OL15 (BH20 5JF, SY964821) Contact: Gary, 01202 801088

Sun 17 June 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Avington Circular - One of two walks today Start on the road between Easton and Avington. Map OL32 (Ex132). (SO21 1DE, SU528321) Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 07724 149314

Wed 20 June 2018 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Circular via Hambledon Start by White Lion pub, park in road nearby. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 3PE, SU610168) Contact: Mike and Lindsey, 07557 951855

Thu 21 June 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Farley (Wilts) Circular via Pitton Start at lay-by next to Farley Church. Map Ex131 (SP5 1AH, SU224295) Walk will be led in reverse direction from last time with some different paths. Contact: Basil, 02380 779603

Fri 22 June 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus Friday 4 Miler - Bishop's Sutton Circular Start next to the Ship Inn and park in Church Lane, Bishop’s Sutton. Local bus stop nearby. Map EX132 (SO24 0AD, SU606319) Contact: Irene S, 07799 410542

Sat 23 June 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate South of East Tisted Circular Park and start in layby on east side of the crossroads on the A32 about 4 miles north of the pub and 1.5 miles south of East Tisted. Maps OL32/33 (GU34 3PP, SU688304) Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Sun 24 June 2018 10:15 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate - Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.45 Durweston Circular - One of two walks today Start at lay-by on south side of A357, just north-west of Durweston. Map Ex117 (DT11 0QE, ST855090) Via Child Okeford and Shillingstone. Some hills. Contact: John F, 02380 769640 or 07743 541341 on the day

Sun 24 June 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate - Accessible by bus (Blue Star No 1) Sunday afternoon - Compton Circular - One of two walks today Start in Compton Jubilee Recreation Ground, off Shepherds Lane (over the M3 road bridge). Parking available, or in Shepherds Lane. OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 2AB, SU466248) Far reaching views around the locality. Contact: Trevor, 07742 839889

Wed 27 June 2018 19:15 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km – Moderate - Please bring a torch! Steep Circular Start at Harrow Inn, Steep. Park in road nearby. Map OL33 (EX133). (GU32 2DA, SU751251) Via Wheatham Hill and Shoulder of Mutton Hill. Steep in places. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Thu 28 June 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Oakley (New Forest) Circular Start at Oakley car park. On A35 west of Lyndhurst, pass Ornamental Drive crossroads and take next right towards Burley. Road bends sharply to the left after about 1 mile. Car park on the right after about another mile. Map OL22 (BH24 4HP, SU225046) Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991 Fri 29 June 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Bishop's Waltham Circular Park and start in Station Road, Bishop's Waltham, near the old railway line gates by South Pond., just off the large roundabout for B2177 / B3035. Map OL3 (EX119). (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885

Sat 30 June 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Laverstoke Circular Park and start in car park near tennis courts, or park considerately on road. Map Ex 144. (RG28 7NY, SU490483) Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Finding the start of your walk

Start and meeting points include nearest postcode and an Ordnance Survey grid reference accurate to 100m. Use postcodes with care: in rural areas the nearest postcode may be some distance from the actual start point. See OS maps for an explanation of how to use grid references.

Grades

• Easy Access - walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections. • Easy - walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. • Leisurely - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended. • Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. • Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the organiser or leader in advance. • Technical - walks for experienced and very fit walkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ropes, ice axes and crampons. You must contact the organiser or leader in advance for further details.

Notes

• Walk gradings are provided as a general guide only. If you have any doubt about your fitness for a particular walk please contact the organiser or leader in advance. • Bear in mind the distance of the walk, regional differences in terrain and the possibility of bad weather, which can make a walk more difficult than planned. • If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first - it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. • Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit.

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