, Totton and Waterside Group

Walks Programme and Newsletter

1st March – 30th June 2016

Website – southamptonramblers.org.uk  Contact – [email protected]

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 Sundays walks.

March

Thu 3 March 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Acres Down Circular Starts at Acres Down Car Park, 200 yards along track beyond farm shop. Map OL22 (SO43 7GE, SU267097) Generally good tracks in varied New Forest landscapes. Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489 783989

Sat 5 March 2016 13:30 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Moderate Circular Starts at West Meon old railway station car park. Car park is up track from Station Road. OL32 (Ex132) (GU32 1JQ, SU642236) Hilly. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Sun 6 March 2016 09:45 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate East Meon Circular - One of two walks today Starts at East Meon Car Park, Workhouse Lane. Map OL3/EX119 (GU32 1PF, SU677222) Via Beacon Hill, Exton and Old Hill. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 08.45. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day.

Sun 6 March 2016 13:30 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Shawford circular - One of two walks today Starts at upper car park, at Shawford Down, on Road. (Extra parking on Shepherds Lane opposite). Bus Stop: Shawford Down, Bluestar No 1 bus Winchester/Southampton. Map ref: OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 2BX, SU467248) Along mainly good tracks, via farms and Compton. Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489 783989 or 07913 468429 on the day.

Thu 10 March 2016 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Chilworth Circular Starts at lay-by on west side of Botley Road (A27), near exit to Chilworth Golf Club. Map OL22 (SO52 9JY, SU400194) Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not at the start. Via Chilworth Conservation Area, Rownhams Wood, Toothill, Dymer's Wood. Contact: Eunice, 02380 779999

Sat 12 March 2016 14:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate River Dun Circular Starts at Butts Green, . Opposite school. Park on side of green. Ex131 (SO51 0JG, SU301262) via Kimbridge and Carters Clay. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Sun 13 March 2016 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Downton Circular - One of two walks today Starts at small gravel car park just south of The Moot, Moot Lane, Downton. Map EX130 (SP5 3QD, SU181213) Via Clearbury Ring, Nunton and the Avon Valley. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station at 09.00 Contact: Ian H, 07870 421483 Sun 13 March 2016 14:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Braishfield circular - One of two walks today Starts at the war memorial at the junction of Braishfield Rd/Dummers Road, Braishfield. Park nearby (please avoid the grass verges). Map Ref: EX 131. (SO51 0RJ, SU374252) Braishfield Circular via Michelmersh. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Wednesday 16th March – 7.00pm Skittles at the Old Bowling Green, Lower Canal Walk. Please see newsletter or website for booking form.

Thu 17 March 2016 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Grenville Copse Circular Starts at lay-by on south side of B2150, 2 miles east of A32 at . Map OL3/EX119 (SO32 3QX, SU634170) Via Big West End Farm and Hambledon. Contact: Robin, 01329 832500

Sat 19 March 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Brockwood Circular Starts at T junction 0.5 km south of Brockwood Park Krishnamurti Centre. 1.5 km east of . Park on verge. OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 0LG, SU625260) downs and woodland. Contact: Steve B, 07976 214845

Sun 20 March 2016 09:30 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Salisbury Circular - One of two walks today Starts at car park opposite College, i.e. on south side of A36, just before this meets the A336. Map EX130 (SP1 2LW, SU150294) Via Pitton, West Winterslow and Farley. Includes a section of the Clarendon Way. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 08.30. Contact: Joan, 01425672881

Sun 20 March 2016 14:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely Sunday afternoon walk - Sarisbury Green circular - One of two walks today Starts at Sarisbury Green tennis courts. From Southampton, turn right into Barnes Lane at top of Sarisbury Hill on A27. Turn immediately right again behind the green and park by the tennis courts. Map Ref: OL22. (SO31 7AA, SU499087) Ideal walk for those starting out or returning to walking, or just wanting a leisurely afternoon walk. Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Thu 24 March 2016 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Ashley (Godshill) Circular Starts at Ashley Walk Car Park, on south side of B3078, about 1 mile east of Godshill. Map OL22 (SP6 2LN, SU186156) Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Sat 26 March 2016 13:30 - 7.9 miles/12.7 km - Moderate Coastal Colossus (Circular) Starts at the large car park (with toilets) in Warsash. EX119 (SO31 9FR, SU489062) Warsash to Meon beach circular. Varied terrain with possible sighting of seals. No dogs please - there have been cases of Alabama Rot in the area. Contact: Pete & Veronica, 01489 573708

Sun 27 March 2016 09:45 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate Easter Sunday - Fritham Circular via Frogham - One of two walks today Starts at Car park on south side of road, just beyond Royal Oak pub, Fritham. Map OL22 No access from the A31 westbound at Stoney Cross. (SO43 7HL, SU231141) Walk takes in many interesting WW2 structures. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 09.00. N.B. 09.45 start, and clocks go forward today! Contact: Mel, 02380 897605 or 077139 64295

Sun 27 March 2016 14:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate Easter Sunday afternoon walk - Compton Circular - One of two walks today Starts at Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Shepherds Lane, Compton. OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 2BX, SU466248) Bus: Bluestar No 1 route Southampton/Winchester. Alight at bus stop Shawford Down on Otterbourne Road, walk across Shepherds Lane towards recreation ground and start point. Clocks go forward today! Contact: Doug & Jacqueline, 07582 700041

Mon 28 March 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Easter Bank Holiday Monday morning - Minstead circular Starts at The Trusty Servant Pub off the A31. Map Ref: OL22. (SO43 7GS, SU281110) Please park cars close to each other in village. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981408467 Thu 31 March 2016 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Whiteparish Circular Starts at Whiteparish Church. Park at TOP of car park in Common Road, south of A27, immediately west of Church and by Community Hall/Doctors' Surgery. Map EX131 (SP5 2SQ, SU246235) Steady climb at start. Contact: Tony B, 02380 734718

April

Fri 1 April 2016 10:15 - 8.5 miles/13.7 km - Moderate Friday morning walk West Dean circular Starts at West Dean railway station. (West of Mottisfont). Map Ref: EX131 (SP5 1JF, SU257270) West Dean to White Parish circular. Train from Southampton gets to Dean at 10.00 am. Return trains run on the hour. Please check timetables nearer the date. Contact: Peter M, 07881 573493

Sat 2 April 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Beacon Hill Circular Starts at Beacon Hill Beeches car park. OL32 (Ex132) Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. (SO32 3LJ, SU598228) Hilly. Via and Exton. Contact: Colin, 02380 600415

Sun 3 April 2016 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Cadman's Pool - One of two walks today Starts at Cadman's Pool Car Park. Map OL22 No access from the A31 westbound at Stoney Cross. (SO43 7HL, SU229121) Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Via Rochford Green & Alice Lisle pub. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 09.15. Contact: Mel, 02380 897605 or 077139 64295

Sun 3 April 2016 14:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Whiteparish circular - One of two walks today Starts at Whiteparish, in car park next to doctor’s surgery, Common Road (next to church). Map Ref: EX 131. (SP5 2SY, SU246234) Whiteparish circular via Melchet Court and Landford Wood. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Thu 7 April 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Hawkley and Shoulder of Mutton Hill Circular Starts opposite The Hawkley Inn, Pococks Lane. Park in road. Map OL33/EX133 (GU33 6NT, SU746290) More walking along the Hangers Way. Quite hilly. Contact: Tim L, 07843 056092

Sat 9 April 2016 14:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Fair Oak Circular Starts at Knowle Hill Conservation car park in Knowle Lane just down from Mortimers Lane. OL3 (Ex119) (SO50 7BS, SU504187) Mainly flat terrain with some stiles. Contact: Lindsey & Mike, 075579 51885

Sun 10 April 2016 10:15 - 15 miles/24.1 km - Moderate Vernham Dean - One of two walks today Starts at car park next to playing field, on north side of B3420. Map EX131 (SP11 0HB, SU345564) A hilly walk via Hurstbourne Tarrant, with good views. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 09.00. Contact: Martin F, 02380 255036

Sun 10 April 2016 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday Afternoon - circular - One of two walks today Starts at Meonstoke village hall car park (north east of Bishop's Waltham). Go up past Bucks Head pub, branch left and follow road round to the right towards recreation ground/village hall, car park on right after circa 400yards. OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 3NP, SU616201) Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489783989 or 07913 468429 on the day.

Wed 13 April 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Evening Walk - Winchester Circular Starts at Chesil Street car park, Winchester. OL32 (Ex132) (SO23 0HX, SU487290) First evening walk of the summer season. Essential bring a torch. Contact: Colin, 02380 600415 Thu 14 April 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Landford Circular Starts at lay-by on west side of A36, 1.25 miles north of Plaitford. Map OL22 (SP5 2ED, SU261198) Via Hamptworth and Landford Wood. Contact: Basil, 02380779603

Sat 16 April 2016 14:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Circular Starts at Tichborne Arms car park. Please patronise the pub. OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 0NA, SU571304) Undulating open countryside. Contact: Pete D, 0758 718 1246

Sun 17 April 2016 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Stubbington Down - One of two walks today Starts at car park off B3051 at White Hill. N.B. This is right at top of hill, on EAST side of road, not the lay-by on the west side! Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Map EX144 (RG25 3EJ, SU516565) Via Kingsclere and Hannington. Some hills. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 08.50. Contact: Sue P, 01962884333

Sun 17 April 2016 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sunday Afternoon walk - Bursledon Circular - One of two walks today Starts at Bursledon railway station, free parking available. Map Ref: OL22. (SO31 8AA, SU489096) .Route down to Hamble village to the pink ferry point & walk back up following the river back to the car park. Ferry crossing £2.00. Contact: Vanessa and Chris, 07775 598 680 or 07770 788 504

Wed 20 April 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Evening Walk - Cheriton circular Starts at the war memorial/pond in Cheriton. (B3046). Park nearby. Map Ref: EX132 OL32. (SO24 0PZ, SU582284) Essential bring a torch. Contact: Steve B, 07976 214845

Thu 21 April 2016 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Fair Oak Circular Starts at Knowle Hill Conservation Area Car Park, on west side of Knowle Lane, just south of Mortimers Lane (B3037). Map OL3/EX119 (SO50 7HZ, SU504187) Mainly flat terrain. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885

Sat 23 April 2016 14:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Circular Starts at car park by community centre: Turn left after telephone box driving north on B3046. EX132 (SO24 9DJ, SU587340) Undulating countryside. One long hilly climb. Contact: Pete D, 0758 718 1246

Sun 24 April 2016 10:00 - 13.5 miles/21.7 km - Moderate Kingston Lacy Estate - One of two walks today Starts at public car park adjacent to Shapwick Church or park tidily in the village. Map EX 118 (DT11 9LA, ST937017) Varied woodland/farmland terrain. Regret no dogs, except assistance dogs, due to restrictions on parts of route. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 08.45. Contact: Nigel, 01202 801088

Sun 24 April 2016 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Acres Down (New Forest) - One of two walks today Starts outside farm shop at Acres Down (north west of Lyndhurst), park there or in car park 100 yards further up track. OL22 (SO43 7GE, SU268097) Walk along mainly good paths with lovely views via Minstead. Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489783989 or 07913 468429 on the day.

Wed 27 April 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Evening walk - Easton Circular Starts at The Cricketers pub, Easton. Park in road. Map Ref: OL32. EX132. (SO21 1EJ, SU510320) Essential bring a torch. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Thu 28 April 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Oakley (New Forest) Circular Starts at Oakley Car Park. Turn north off A35 after Rhinefield Drive crossing. Road turns sharp left. Continue to car park on right. Map OL22 Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. (BH24 4HP, SU226046) Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991 Sat 30 April 2016 13:30 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Moderate Priors Dean (Pub With No Name) Circular Starts at The Pub With No Name' aka 'White Horse'. Park in field opposite. OL33 (Ex133) (GU32 1DA, SU714290) Hilly Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

May

Sun 1 May 2016 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Hawkhill Circular via Pilley Starts at Hawkhill Car Park, on north side of B3055 Brockenhurst to Beaulieu road. Map OL22 (SO42 7WB, SU351019) Sat- nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Car sharers meet at Southampton Central Railway Station 09.00. Contact: John F, 02380 769640 or 07743 541341 on the day.

Mon 2 May 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Bank Holiday Monday morning walk - Balmer Lawn circular (New Forest) Starts at Balmer Lawn car park. Off the A337. North of Brockenhurst. OL22 (SO42 7ZB, SU303031) Circular walk around Stubby Copse & Pignal Inclosures. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981408467

Wed 4 May 2016 19:15 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Moderate Evening walk - Newtown Circular (East of Wickham) Starts at The Travellers Rest Pub, Church Rd. Map Ref: EX119, OL3. (PO17 6LL, SU613122) Park in the road. Essential bring a torch. Musicians' open night in the pub afterwards. Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522

Thu 5 May 2016 10:00 - 7.8 miles/12.6 km - Moderate Harewood Forest Bluebells Circular Starts at car park on south side of B3420, immediately before the junction with the A3057. Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Map EX131 (SP11 7HW, SU371421) Includes one of Hampshire's best bluebell woods and picturesque Wherwell. Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Sat 7 May 2016 14:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Beacon Hill Circular Starts at Beacon Hill Beeches car park. Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. OL32 (Ex132) (SO32 3LJ, SU598227) Undulating with some stiles. Includes Betty Munday's Bottom. Contact: Lindsey & Mike, 075579 51885

Sun 8 May 2016 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Blackmore Vale Path Stage 4: Minterne Magna to Yeovil All day coach trip. Minterne Magna to Yeovil via Yetminster. Coach pick up points, Bitterne, Southampton Station, Totton, and bus station. Please see newsletter for further information and booking form. Contact Rob (01794 512999) for late seat availability and who is also leader on the day

Wed 11 May 2016 19:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Evening walk - Brockwood circular Directions: A272 from Winchester, 1st right after Bramdean, uphill past Krishnamurti Centre, to T-junction. Or, A32 from Fareham, turn left in West Meon past church, climb, left at minor cross-roads, stop at junction first right turn. Park on available verges around junction. OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 0LG, SU625259) One steep climb, a few stiles. Essential bring a torch. Contact: Steve B, 07976 214845

Thu 12 May 2016 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Burley Circular Starts at car Park behind Queens Head, Burley. Bring coins for parking. Alternatively, park at Burley Cricket Ground CP (BH24 4AA, SU215029), allowing 10 minutes to walk to start. Map OL22 (BH24 4AB, SU210030) Could be wet underfoot in parts. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467

Sat 14 May 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate North Gorley Circular Starts at Royal Oak pub, North Gorley, near tea rooms. OL22 (SP6 2PB, SU160119) Via Ditchend Wood, Stuckton and Fordingbridge. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467 Sun 15 May 2016 09:30 - 18 miles/29 km - Moderate Salisbury Circular - One of two walks today Starts at free car park opposite Wiltshire College, Southampton Road, i.e. on south side of A36, just before this meets the A336. (Can flood. If exceptional weather, check website.) Map EX130 (SP1 2LW, SU150294) Via Clarendon, , Charlton and Oddstock. Option of finishing after 13 miles at Charlton & returning to Salisbury by 15.27 bus. (Bus pass/coins needed for this.) Walk will have 2 short stops: 30 mins max. at Alderbury and a further one at Nunton, assuming pub is open. Pace may need to be faster to ensure those catching bus arrive in time. Possibility of tea at end of walk. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 08.30. Contact: Gary, 01202 801088

Sun 15 May 2016 14:00 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Leisurely Sunday afternoon walk - Deerleap circular (New Forest) - One of two walks today Starts at Deerleap car park off Deerleap Lane from Colbury. Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Map ref: OL22. (SO40 4UH, SU352094) Ideal walk for those starting walking or returning to walking or for those wanting a leisurely afternoon walk. Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Wed 18 May 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Evening walk - Exton Circular Starts at The Shoe pub, Shoe Lane, Exton; park in roads nearby. Map Ref: OL3 EX119). (SO32 3LT, SU612208) Essential bring a torch. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Thu 19 May 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Deerleap Circular Starts at Deerleap Car Park, opposite New Forest Wildlife Park. Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Map OL22 (SO40 4UH, SU352094) Contact: Peter S, 02380631272

Fri 20 May 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Friday evening walk - Hamptworth Circular Starts at parking area by the telephone box, opposite the Cuckoo Inn, Hamptworth. A36, west of Landford. Map ref: OL22. (SP5 2DR, SU243196) Essential bring a torch. Contact: Doug, 07582 700041

Sat 21 May 2016 14:00 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Moderate Easton Circular Starts at Cricketers pub. Please park considerately in the roads near the pub. EX132 (SO21 1EL, SU511320) Downland, with some long, gentle, hilly, climbs and good views. Contact: Pete D, 0758 718 1246

Sun 22 May 2016 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely Sunday morning walk - Brockenhurst Circular - One of two walks today Starts at St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Brockenhurst. (Not far from Brockenhurst Railway Station). Park considerately nearby. (SO42 7UB, SU305017) Leisurely paced walk around , via Dawking Bottom, Setley Common and Calveslease Copse. Map OL22 Contact: Dave Sn, 02380 227768

Sun 22 May 2016 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate Ropley Circular via Bramdean - One of two walks today Starts behind Village Hall, on north side of Vicarage Lane, next to recreation ground. Use last section of car park, beyond cricket pavilion. Map OL32/EX132 (SO24 0DJ, SU642320) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 09.00 Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Wed 25 May 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Evening walk - Otterbourne circular Starts at the green opposite The Otter Pub. Park in nearby roads. Bus No 1 Bluestar Winchester / Southampton, bus stop Otterbourne Hill (The Otter). OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 2HJ, SU453222) Essential bring a torch. Contact: Doug, 07582 700041

Thu 26 May 2016 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Deadman Hill Circular Starts at Deadman Hill CP, on north side of B3078. Map OL22 Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. (SP6 2QY, SU192165) Via Hatchet Green, Woodgreen Common, Godshill Inclosure. Mostly gravel tracks. Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991 Sat 28 May 2016 13:30 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Moderate Whitsbury Circular Park and meet at The Cartwheel pub. Please frequent the pub after the walk. OL22 & Ex130 (SP6 3PZ, SU129188) Contact: Chrissie W, 07981408467

Sun 29 May 2016 09:30 - 17.5 miles/28.2 km - Moderate Tollard Royal Circular via Iwerne Courtney Starts by pond, on north side of B3081 in Tollard Royal. Park alongside, or in road opposite, near church. Map EX118 (SP5 5PP, ST944178) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 08.15 Contact: John2Stix, 02380 260511 or 07561386286

Mon 30 May 2016 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Bank Holiday Monday morning walk - Circular Starts at the Test Way Car Park opposite the John O'Gaunt Pub at Horsebridge; (north of Romsey, off the A3057). Ex131 (SO20 6PU, SU345304) Route follows part of the disused railway line and takes in part of the Clarendon Way. Contact: Duncan, 02380 634256

June

Wed 1 June 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Evening walk - circular Starts at the Wheatsheaf pub, Shedfield (A334) east of Botley. Park in Church Road, adjacent. OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 2JG, SU558130) Essential bring a torch. Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522

Thu 2 June 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Circular Starts at small car park opposite Kilmeston Village Hall. Map OL32/EX132 (SO24 0NW, SU589258) Good views in quiet rural setting. Contact: Adam and Pamela, 02380 446963

Sat 4 June 2016 13:30 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Moderate Hill Fort Circular (start in Stockbridge) Starts and park in lay-bys on west side of the A30. EX131 (SO20 6EJ, SU359352) Climb to hill fort opional. Excellent views. 7.5 miles if hill fort is omitted. Contact: Lynne, 0779 8737 738

Sun 5 June 2016 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate Blackmore Vale Path Stage 5: Yeovil to Stalbridge All day coach trip. Yeovil to Stalbridge via Sherborne. Coach pick up points, Bitterne, Southampton Station, Totton, and Ringwood bus station. Please see newsletter for further information and booking form. Contact Rob (01794 512999) for late seat availability. Leader: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day.

Wed 8 June 2016 19:15 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Evening walk - Steep Circular Starts the Harrow Inn, Steep village. (A3 north of Petersfield). Map Ref: OL33 (Ex133) (GU32 2DA, SU751251) Circular from the Harrow Inn via Petersfield Heath pond. Essential bring a torch. Contact: Colin, 02380 600415

Thu 9 June 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Appleslade and Blashford Lakes Circular Starts at Appleslade Bottom Car Park. Map OL22 (BH24 3QT, SU184092) Via Rockford Common. Contact: David L, 07791 257024.

Sat 11 June 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Cheriton Circular Starts at War Memorial by green in Cheriton village. Please park considerately in village roads nearby. EX132 (SO24 0PZ, SU583284) Hampshire downs and woodland. Contact: Steve B, 07976 214845 Sun 12 June 2016 09:45 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Whiteparish Circular via Hamptworth - One of two walks today Starts at car park next to doctors' surgery in Common Road, Whiteparish, south of A27 and immediately south of church. Map EX131 (SP5 2SQ, SU246235) Wiltshire downland views and the unique Cuckoo pub. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 09.00. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Sun 12 June 2016 14:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Fritham circular - One of two walks today Starts outside Royal Oak pub, Fritham, west of Cadnam (B3079, B3078). No access from the A31 westbound at Stoney Cross. Map Ref: OL 22. (SO43 7HL, SU232141) Mainly good tracks and forest. Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489 783989 or 07913 468429 on the day.

Wed 15 June 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Evening Walk - Exton circular Starts outside the Shoe Inn, Exton. Park in nearby roads (not in the pub car park). A32 north east of Bishop's Waltham. Map Ref: EX119. (SO32 3NT, SU612208) Essential bring a torch. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Thu 16 June 2016 08:45 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Walk with a Difference! Starts at Red Funnel Terminal, Town Quay, Southampton. Map OL22 (SO14 2AR, SU419109) Solent ferry cruise, followed by walk from Wotton to Havenstreet for guided tour of a private nature reserve with a sea of orchids. Then walk to Quarr Abbey (working Benedictine monastery) for tea. Bring money for ferry and bus pass/cash for buses. Please let Rob know in advance if you intend to come, as numbers are limited and please see newsletter for full details. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Sat 18 June 2016 13:30 - 7.2 miles/11.6 km - Moderate Buriton Circular - Brisk Pace Park (considerately) and start at the duck pond near the church. OL8 & OL33 (GU31 5RT, SU739200). Long steady climbs. Contact: Colin, 02380 600415

Sun 19 June 2016 10:15 - 15.5 miles/24.9 km - Moderate Ringstead Ramble - One of two walks today Park and start at the far (eastern) end of the National Trust car park (free). Route (some hills) via Osmington and Chaldon Herring. Map OL15. Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. (DT2 8NQ, SY760822) Car sharers should meet at Southampton Central Station at 08.30. Contact: Jeff J, 01489 893064 or 07505 444395

Sun 19 June 2016 14:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Otterbourne Circular - One of two walks today Start on the green outside The Otter pub, Otterbourne. Bus: Bluestar No 1 Winchester/Southampton. Bus stop Otterbourne Hill. (The Otter Pub). Map Ref: EX132. (SO21 2HW, SU454223) Bus-friendly starting point. Contact: Doug & Jacqueline, 07582 700041

Wed 22 June 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Evening walk - Upham Circular Starts by Upham village duck pond (Church Street). Park nearby. Map Ref: EX119 OL3 (SO32 1JH, SU540205) Undulating some stiles Essential bring a torch. Contact: Lindsey & Mike, 075579 51885

Thu 23 June 2016 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Portchester Castle Circular Starts at free car park in Waterside Lane, north of Castle. (Second car park in Castle Lane, south of Castle, if necessary, but N.B. start point.) Map OL3/EX119 (PO16 9QN, SU624047) Waterside and flat terrain along Harbour and Fareham Creek shores, using Allan King Way. Contact: Ann A., 07808 959945

Sat 25 June 2016 14:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Stubbington Circular Starts at library car park. OL3 (Ex119) (PO14 2PP, SU554029) Flat via Titchfield Canal and beach. 30 min. break at Reserve, where refreshments are available. Contact: Lindsey & Mike, 075579 51885 Sun 26 June 2016 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Blackmore Vale Path Stage 6 - Stalbridge to Blandford All day coach trip. Stalbridge to Blandford via Okeford Fitzpaine. The final section of the Blackmore Vale Path, taking us back to Blandford where we started last year. Coach pick up points, Bitterne, Southampton Station, Totton, and Ringwood bus station. Please see newsletter for further information and booking form. Contact Rob (01794 512999) for late seat availability. Leader: Joan, 01425 672881

Wed 29 June 2016 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Evening walk - Bishop's Waltham circular Start and park in Station Road, (by the pond) off the roundabout on the B2177, Bishop's Waltham. OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 1NN, SU549174) Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522

Thu 30 June 2016 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Street Circular Starts at Robin Hood, Durley Street. Please park in side roads east of the pub. Map OL3/EX119 (SO32 2AG, SU527177) Essential bring a torch. Mainly flat, with stiles. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885

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

 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.

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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