Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July – October 2018) Walks Programme The Ramblers' Association Working for Walkers The RA promotes rambling, protects Rights of Way, campaigns for access to open country and defends the beauty of the countryside

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PORTSMOUTH GROUP WALKING PROGRAMME Correct as at 30th MAY 2018. Check the website for any updates.

The Portsmouth Group offers a variety of walks mainly in , West and the . On Saturdays these are moderately paced 5 to 9 mile walks whilst, on Sundays, they are faster paced 11 to 15 mile walks. The Group also has short Friday evening walks and some extra Saturday walks in more distant parts in the summer months. Most walks have a pub/cafe stop either at the end or at lunch time.

New walkers always welcome. Just turn up at meeting place for shorter walks. For walks in excess of 10 miles, please contact leader first if you have not previously walked this distance.

Grade A walks – for experienced walkers; brisk pace Grade B walks – regular pace Grade C walks – moderate pace Grade D walks – slow pace These are only general indications of the pace and will vary with the individual leader. Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 2 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

CAR SHARING AND LIFTS– IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Our group encourages car sharing as well as assisting those without transport and those with transport but who lack confidence driving to unfamiliar areas to get to the walks. To enable this to happen drivers are requested to meet at (CRS). Reducing the number of cars going to a walk not only benefits the environment but also reduces possible tensions with villagers who often feel swamped by the arrival of large numbers of cars. This request has become even more urgent of late as a number of walkers who gave lifts are, for various reasons, no longer able to do so. This means there is a much greater chance of walkers being left behind at Cosham Railway Station. Saturday walks are particularly affected. So if you live in Portsmouth please stop by at Cosham Railway Station in order to help out. The following guidelines will hopefully clarify the arrangements: (a) The driver of the car is the one who decides what to do at the end of a walk. If the driver wants to return home immediately after a walk and not go into a pub/cafe then his/her passengers will have to accept that decision. Similarly if the driver wants to stay and his/her passengers don't they will have to stay with the driver. It may be worth discussing this issue with the driver before accepting a lift if this is a matter of concern to you.

(b) Priority will be given to those without their own transport.

(c) Drivers often appreciate it when a voluntary contribution is made by passengers. As a guide 10p per mile per passenger (up to a cap of £6 per person) is considered an amount which reasonably covers the costs incurred by the driver.

(d) Ideally walkers who require a lift should contact the leader, unless it is stated that the leader is meeting at the start of the walk and so would not be going to Cosham Railway Station. For Saturday walks when the leader is not going to Cosham Railway Station you will need to contact David Nichols on 02392529490 or 07765100863 as he might know if any drivers are going to Cosham, and be able to arrange a lift. On Sunday Group walks a Cosham meeting time is only given when the leader is definitely going to Cosham Railway Station.

(e) LIFTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

(f) Don't forget many walks can be reached by Public Transport. This is indicated in the programme, with some walks being specifically aimed at public transport users. In the case of bus travel walkers with bus passes would incur no financial cost. Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 3 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

PORTSMOUTH GROUP WEBSITE

The address is http://www.portsmouthramblers.org.uk/ This site contains news items, photos and complete and updated information about the Portsmouth Group walks taken directly from the Ramblers Walks Finder website. It is run by the webmaster who can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone on 02392 221925.

This screenshot shows a section of the home page. The calendar allows the user to move through forthcoming months by clicking on “next” and then, by placing the cursor over a highlighted date, will show the walk details. If you have an Android or other mobile phone device with a touch screen, then this link http://www.portsmouthramblers.org.uk/news-future-events/50- portsmouth-calendar.html will load the calendar nicely onto your device. Here you can touch the date to display a list of available walks on that date. Then touch one of those walks to display full details.

Any cancelled walks will appear under the “Cancelled Walks” section whilst other important notices such as changes to a walk or events such as the annual dinner will also be listed on the home page. As walks appearing in this programme are submitted up to five months before the date of the actual walk there are often changes caused by weather conditions (e.g. floods), closures of car parks, engineering works etc. unknown to the leader at the time of their walk submission. There were 9 changes in the last programme. It is therefore essential that walkers check for any changes before setting out on a walk.

It would be nice to get contributions for the website from as many different members as possible, not just the same 2 or 3 people sending in contributions. For example.... last minute information about walk changes e.g. difficulties due to bad weather (muddy, slippery, deep puddles). A few photos from the walk would be nice. Future event information. The more up to date information that is loaded onto the website, the more likely members are to look at and use the website. Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 4 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Discounts are available from many shops on production of your Ramblers membership card. These include:

Rohan, all branches 01243 787214 Cotswold Outdoor, (all branches) 13 Lower Northam Rd, Hedge End or 01489 799555 51 East St, 01243 788167 Mountain Warehouse (all branches) nearest 01243 380058 83 North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk – discounted maps and rambling accessories

By creating a login on the Rambler's website http://www.ramblers.org.uk/ by entering your email address and membership number you will also have access to online Ramblers Routes and a vast map library.

Thank You to all those who have made this programme possible.

The Committee

Chairman David Nichols 023 9252 9490 Members Treasurer David Farrow 023 9225 4283 Roy O'Neil 023 9266 8002 Vice Chairman Paul Harvey 023 9252 3404 Secretary Sue Chilton 07913941420 Peter Chilton 07999519141 Footpaths/Walking Environment/Access Mark Page 023 9283 0803 Social Secretary Vacant Secretary Programme Chris Mac Arthur 023 9264 1737 Co-opted Members Co-ordinator Membership Secretary David Nichols 023 9252 9490 Webmaster Malcolm Hagan 023 9222 1925 Publicity David Nichols 023 9252 9490 Distribution Secretary Ann O'Neil 023 9266 8002 Area Representative David Nichols 023 9252 9490 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 5 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

NEW LEADERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED

Over the last few years we have been very lucky in having a core of dedicated walk leaders willing to recce and lead walks for the Portsmouth Saturday and Sunday Groups. Indeed some leaders offer six or seven walks a programme – a staggering 18 to 20 walks a year! However as time marches on we gradually lose leaders often through injury, ill-health or work/family commitments. Being dependant on a team of stalwart leaders who lead a large percentage of the walks has its dangers when those leaders are no longer able to continue – as when that eventually happens the walking programme becomes decidedly bare. To prevent this happening we need more people to come forward now, particularly on Saturday walks. Leading walks does not have to be complicated. If you are unhappy with your ability to read maps just choose a simple route and become familiar with it. Another option is to join up with a friend and lead a joint walk. I am sure many current leaders will be happy to discuss possible routes and go out with you on a recce to make sure all is OK. So please seriously consider becoming a leader if you want the Group to thrive in the long term.

For those considering leading walks and for existing leaders the Group has a number of useful documents and facilities available:

1. The Portsmouth Group has a Walk Leaders Guidelines document which can be downloaded from the Portsmouth Group Website. This document has a great deal of useful information, especially for new leaders, and is recommended reading. Further information is available here Walk Leaders Guideline Document

2. Before any walks are entered on Walks Finder, i.e. before the leader has finalised the walk details, the date of the intended walk can be booked on the Group's electronic calendar by contacting the programme co- ordinator. This calendar can be viewed on the calendar website or via the Portsmouth Group website. This allows leaders to see the current availability of dates in real time.

3. If a leader is willing to change the date of their walk this is indicated by two stars before the title of the walk on the online calendar but priority will always be given in order of receipt. However the aim is to provide a full and varied programme for the Group and occasionally dates have to be re-arranged or a walk carried forward to the next programme.

4. Submitting walks: leaders can now add their walks directly onto Walks Finder and the majority of leaders currently use this method to submit their walks. For those leaders without internet access walks can be submitted using the submission form at the end of this programme or you can contact David Nichols for extra paper copies. On the Portsmouth Ramblers Website are a few videos showing how to log on, add a walk and copy a previous walk etc. To use this facility new leaders need to create an account on the Ramblers website and then contact the co-ordinator so that they can be added as a contributor for the Portsmouth Group.

5. Any walk leader who has led a minimum of 8 walks over the last three programmes may apply to the Treasurer for reimbursement of the cost of a maximum of three new Explorer maps per annum, group funds permitting. The maps must cover the area normally walked by the group and the application must include a receipted bill and dates of walks led.

6. Leaders should report any incident or accident to the Secretary ([email protected]) and any obstructions or broken stiles etc. to the Footpaths/Walking Environment/Access Secretary - Mark Page, ([email protected]) 16 Stansted Road, Southsea PO5 1SA, including grid references where possible. 7. All walks appear on Walks Finder Would leaders please advise David Nichols or Chris Mac Arthur if walk details change so this can be updated and walkers contacted.

8. Although Walks Finder allows a certain amount of information to be entered, if you have a lot of information you need walkers to know about e.g. complicated travel arrangements or you wish to 'blow your own trumpet' (you put a lot of effort into creating the walk and you wish everybody to know about it), then send details to the Webmaster and he will put the information on the website.

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USEFUL WEB LINKS – ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE PORTSMOUTH RAMBLERS WEBSITE

These links are for current footpath closures: Isle of Wight http://www.iwight.com/Residents/Environment-Planning-and-Waste/Rights-of-Way/Public-Rights-of-Way/Current- Closures Hampshire http://www3.hants.gov.uk/publicnotices.htm Sussex https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and-housing/public-paths-and-the-countryside/public-rights-of-way/ Dorset http://www.dorsetforyou.com/rightsofway

These links are for bus, train and ferry web sites. First Bus https://www.firstgroup.com/portsmouth-fareham-gosport Stagecoach buses https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ Bus timetables for the whole of the UK https://www.southwesternrailway.com/ South Western Trains http://www.swtrains.co.uk/ Southern http://www.southernrailway.com/ National Rail Travel Planner http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/en/pj/jp Wightlink http://www.wightlink.co.uk/

Weather sites

This link is for the UK Met office. A very useful feature on this site is the live rain radar map as it enables you to see exactly where it is raining before setting out. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Given the extreme weather over the past few years I have included this link to the Environment Agency which has details of flood warnings. http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 7 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Ramblers Walking Holidays; The Walking Partnership. Under a new initiative we can obtain a financial contribution for the group every time one of our members books a holiday with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. This is £10 per person booked on UK holidays, £20 per person on short haul holidays and £30 per person on long haul holidays. To qualify you must nominate the Portsmouth Group to RWH before you travel. This costs members nothing and would obviously be a welcome addition to group funds. If you are able to do this you can obtain more detailed information from our secretary Sue Chilton on 01243 936520 or email her at [email protected] Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 8 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Important Data Protection Information

The new General Data Protection Regulation came into force on 25th May 2018. All members should, by now, have been asked by the Ramblers Organisation how they would like to be contacted in future: email, phone, post or not at all (apart from statutory membership contact such as renewal notices, AGM notifications, walk programmes and the Walk magazine).

PHOTOGRAPHS The new Regulations cover more than just communication methods. All members have a right to privacy while on Ramblers walks. In future if you want to take a picture of a group or individuals on an official Ramblers walk where people are easily identifiable and are the main focus of the picture, you must inform the person/people if the photo will be published and where (for example, the Ramblers website, your website, social media, a newsletter) and confirm that they are willing to be photographed for that purpose. The easiest way to do this is by completing a written photo consent form. If you do not do so and the picture is posted on a Ramblers website and/or a social media site such as Facebook you will have broken the Data Protection Act which can have serious implications for Ramblers as well as for the person taking the photograph. So please respect people's privacy – not everyone wants their photograph published on the internet.

WALKS PROGRAMME As mentioned above, the walks programme will be posted to members in hard-copy as this document forms part of the legitimate business of Ramblers membership. However If YOU DO NOT WANT a hard-copy and/or wish to receive an electronic version you need to inform the Membership secretary.

Full details of Ramblers Data Protection rules and forms are available from this link: Data Protection Toolkit or for those using the hard-copy this is the full link: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/volunteer-zone/support-and-development/volunteer-toolkits-alphabetically- sorted/gdpr-toolkit.aspx

WALKS PROGRAMME ON YOUR PHONE/PC/I-PAD

The programme of walks can be added to any electronic calendar program held on a smartphone, i-Pad or PC. It will then be automatically updated whenever a change is made to a walk or a new walk added. This means you will always have the latest walk calendar with you at all times. The calendar entry also has a web link to the full Walks Finder entry allowing you to see a map of the start point if you get lost on route.

There are a number of ways to take advantage of this facility:

If you have a gmail/google mail email address just contact the programme co-ordinator Programme Co- ordinator and your name will be added to the calendar list and a link to the calendar will be automatically sent to you.

If you have an i-Phone or iPad just click on this link on your phone/iPad https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/d7l85d4814d0lngqnesjbclvdk%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics and follow the instructions to add this calendar to your phone.

If you are using a mail client such as Thunderbird on your PC with the Lightning Calendar feature or have another calendar programme just open that calendar programme, add a network calender and when it asks for an address just copy and paste the following address https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/d7l85d4814d0lngqnesjbclvdk%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics You can then set the synchronisation frequency e.g. every hour, every day etc. in that programme. Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 9 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Don't forget to check Portsmouth Ramblers Website near to the date of the walk to confirm walk details, or contact the walk leader if you have no internet access.

Don't be one of the people who missed walks in the last programme because the start time or start location had to be changed due to car park closures, road closures, engineering works, footpath closures and a number of other causes outside the control of the leader.

In the event of extreme weather, or any other doubt, it is the responsibility of the walker to check Walks Finder or to contact the leader to confirm the walk is taking place.

If you have an email address, please notify the Membership secretary This will enable you to receive the PDF version of this Programme as well as emailed updates in the event of walk alterations.

In the PDF version of the programme just click on the Walk Title to see the latest information on Walks Finder about that particular walk. The PDF version is also in colour.

MAP NUMBERS AND OTHER CHANGES

Ordnance Survey have recently changed the map numbers and designation for any maps covering the National Park. The majority of maps in our area are now part of the Outdoor Leisure series (OL) instead of the Explorer series (EX). If anyone buys one of these new maps Ordnance Survey also allows you to download it at no extra cost to a smartphone or ipad using a free phone app and the unique registration code shown on that map. The table below shows the old and new map numbers.

Old map number New map number EX119 Meon Valley OL3 EX120 Chichester OL8 EX121 Worthing OL10 EX122 Brighton and Lewes OL11 EX123 Eastbourne OL25 EX132 OL32 EX133 and OL33 Haslemere EX134 Crawley OL34

THE PHOTOGRAPHS APPEARING IN THIS PROGRAMME ARE TAKEN FROM THE PORTSMOUTH RAMBLERS WEBSITE. TO SEE MORE OF THESE GO TO

http://www.portsmouthramblers.org.uk/photos-galleries.html

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No muddy boots in cars please Leaders do their best to ensure safe walks. However those taking part do so at their own risk.

All walks are circular unless otherwise stated.

Wear stout footwear and carry waterproof clothing for possible wet weather.

There will be stops for coffee and lunch, so please bring a flask and food.

Walkers should not eat their own food in pubs/pub gardens without permission from the landlord.

Walkers are requested not to walk faster than the pace of the leader.

Where dogs are allowed on walks they must be kept on a lead at all times.

Walkers should always be aware of those behind them.

The Walks A proverb for walk leaders. May you have the hindsight to know where you’ve been, the foresight to know where you’re going, and the insight to know when you’re going too far.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY GROUP WALKERS

It is becoming increasingly difficult to fill the Sunday walks programme as there are now fewer leaders than before. A number of stalwart leaders have put on extra walks in order to help out but even they are finding it increasingly difficult to allocate sufficient time to do recces - a specific problem for those still in work. In an attempt to solve this problem it was decided to hold back some of the unfilled Sundays and to allocate them as as recce Sundays. This will not only help the stalwart leaders to do some of their own recces but also give other regular walkers, who currently lead no walks because of time constraints, time to recce their own walks and hopefully put these on a future programme. These days could also allow walkers who have never led walks to team up with an experienced leader and thus gain useful experience. The 16th September and 4th November have been allocated as recce Sundays. If this does not work it is likely there will be more Sundays without any walk in the future.

Sun 1 July 2018 09:30 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:30 approx.) A Mystery walk from common car park Starts at 09:30: Iping common car park (GU29 0PB, SU853219) Map no. EX 133 or OL 33. Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Barbara, 07906066548 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 11 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Sat 7 July 2018 10:15 - 8.5 miles/13.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:15 approx.) Benbow Pond circular Meet at 09:20: Cosham Railway Station North side short term parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Benbow pond off A272 approx. 2 miles from after Golf Course (GU28 9BX, SU913221) Lickford Bridge, Mill Farm, OL 33 Circular walk Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863

Sun 8 July 2018 09:55 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:30 approx.) Milford to Haslemere Starts at 09:55: Milford Railway Station. Trains Fratton 08:57, Havant 09:07, Petersfield 09:24, Haslemere 09:42, arrive Milford 09:52. Those who will be driving should park at Haslemere and get the 09:42 train to Milford. (GU8 5AD, SU954413) Finishing point: Haslemere Railway Station (GU27 1DB, SU897329) Walk from Milford via Vann Hill, Hambledon, Chiddingfold, Pond Bay and on to Haslemere. Map no. OL33 and EX145. Option of meal at end of walk. Linear walk Local grade: B Contact: Chris and Angela, 02392641737 or 07889130187 Suitability: No car needed

There are two walks on Saturday 14th July

Walk 1 Sat 14 July 2018 10:00 - 9 miles/14.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 15:00 approx.) Park circular Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:00: Halls Hill free FC car park at the top of Kiln Lane, (GU31 5SJ, SU732198) Walk via QE Park,Chalton,,SDW. Some gentle slopes. Map no. OL8 Leader to meet at start Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Bob Cs, 02392696251 or 07833772056 Suitability: Dog friendly

Walk 2 Sat 14 July 2018 10:30 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) 5-ish Coo !! Cumber Circular Meet at 09:45: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:30: Lay-by on North side of A272just over 0.5 mile east of (GU31 5EG, SU818238) Fairly flat - fields - Orchards - Woodland Via Cumber's Farm - Borden - Terwick Common Pub after at Steep or Tea Rooms at Durleighmarsh Farm No Dogs Map OL33 (EX133) Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Roy O, 02392668002 or 07523562532 Surroundings: Farmland

Sun 15 July 2018 10:00 - 13.6 miles/21.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 17:00 approx.) Back to School from Buriton Starts at 10:00: Park near Buriton Pond. (GU31 5RT, SU740200) Walk via Ditchling Park, lunch at . Map no. OL 8. No dogs. Please contact leader if lift is required. Local grade: B Contact: Terry & Rita, 02392666439 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 12 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

There are two walks on Saturday 21st July

Walk 1 Sat 21 July 2018 10:15 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:30 approx.) Up amongst the Romans in the Summer Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station North side Parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Picnic Place and Car Park From A 27 take Road A 285, through then second minor road, at an angle S E towards Eartham (PO18 0NA, SU938107) Stane Street, Hill, Great Down. Map No. OL 10 old map number EX121. Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863

Walk 2 Sat 21 July 2018 10:20 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Lee-on-the-Solent to Gosport Ferry Starts at 10:20: West Point bus stop, Lee-on-the-Solent. X5 bus serves Lee-on-the-Solent. Walkers coming from Fareham should get off at the High Street stop and walk through Pier Street to reach West Point bus stop. (PO13 9LE, SU562005) Finishing point: Gosport Ferry. Coffee shops and pubs available. (PO12 1EP, SZ623998) Via Stokes Bay and Gillkicker Point. Map no. OL3 No dogs. Linear walk Local grade: C Contact: David H, 07899459426 Suitability: No car needed

Sun 22 July 2018 10:10 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:15 approx.) Lewes Loop Starts at 10:10: Lewes Railway Station Trains: Fratton 08:01; Havant 08:11; Emsworth 08:15; Chichester 08:23. Change at Brighton. Return trains leave at 23 and 52 minutes past the hour Please check train times nearer to walk date (BN7 2UP, TQ416098) From Lewes Railway Station to Plumpton via Ashcombe Bottom and back to Lewes via Mount Harry Map OL11 (Ex 122) Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Linda P, 02392291324 or 07443528575 Suitability: No car needed Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 13 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

There are two walks on Saturday 28th July

Walk 1 Sat 28 July 2018 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Alresford river walk Starts at 10:00: Arlesford station car park. Pay and display. (SO24 9JG, SU585324) Drovers lanes and river. Flat walk. Map no. OL32 LEADER TO MEET AT START Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Jan and Richard, 02392266619

Walk 2 Sat 28 July 2018 10:30 - 8.5 miles/13.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:00 approx.) Toddle to Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station North side short term parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:30: Iping Common car park south of A272 on Road (GU29 0PB, SU853220) Farm and Woodland - No steep hills Map OL8/EX120 Via Fitzhall - Treyford - - The Warren Pub available at Steep after or Tea Rooms at Durleighmarsh Farm No Dogs Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Roy O, 02392668002 or 07523562532 Surroundings: Farmland

Sun 29 July 2018 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 17:00 approx.) Test Valley Circular Starts at 10:00: Western car park (SO20 6HW, SU374346) Via Michelmersh & King's Somborne. Circular walk Contact: Adrian P, 07825 984476

Fri 3 August 2018 18:30 - 5 miles/8 km - Leisurely (Finishes 21:45 approx.) Beside The Seaside -Southsea Meet at 18:25: Meet at starting point. Meet leader at start. (PO4 0QL, SZ655984) Starts at 18:30: Start near the main Canoe Lake Cafe. Free parking available in nearby streets. Bus routes close by. (PO4 0QL, SZ655984) A flat evening walk from Canoe Lake to Old Portsmouth and back with a pub stop in Old Portsmouth. Map LR196 Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Steve & Carol, 023 9278 8664 Suitability: Dog friendly, No car needed Surroundings: Coast

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE PORTSMOUTH RAMBLERS WEBSITE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION. OVER HALF OF THE WALKS IN THE LAST PROGRAMME HAD CHANGES MADE TO THEM AFTER THE PROGRAMME WAS PRINTED. THESE CHANGES INCLUDED CANCELLATIONS CAUSED BY EXTREME WEATHER, CHANGE OF ROUTES CAUSED BY GROUND CONDITIONS, CHANGE OF LEADERS CAUSED BY INJURY AND USEFUL INFORMATION DISCOVERED ON THE LATEST RECCE. Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 14 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

There are two walks on Saturday 4th August

Walk 1 Sat 4 August 2018 10:15 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 14:45 approx.) Up and down the River Arun Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station North side short term parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Park on Mill Road near the bridge just south of the entrance to Swanbourne Lake about 0.3 miles north of Arundel. (BN18 9AB, TQ019076) Via South Wood, Houghton, SDW, North Stoke, South Stoke and Burpham. After one initial stiff climb, almost completely flat, except for a short climb into North Stoke and Burpham. OL 10 Local grade: B Contact: Malcolm H, 02392221925 or 07747547727 Ascent: 165 meters Ascent: 541 feet

Walk 2 Sat 4 August 2018 10:30 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) 5-ish Bramdean Common Circular Meet at 09:45: Cosham Railway Station Short term North Side Parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:30: Clearing at start of track to Wood Farm about 30 yards before sign for Romany Chapel. Please do not block farm track and car share if possible Bramdean Common M27 - A32 - A272 to Bramdean - At Garage go right on Wood Lane to Bramdean Common - approx. 200 yards past Wood Farm Cottages where gravel track comes in from left park on grass opposite. Cosham 23 miles - 30 minutes approx (SO24 0JH, SU627293) Fairly Flat - Farmland - Common Via Bramdean - Cheroton Wood - Breach Plain Cottages Pub available after walk No Dogs Map OL32 (ex132) Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Roy O, 02392668002 or 07523562532 Surroundings: Farmland

Sun 5 August 2018 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:45 approx.) Meon Meander Starts at 10:00: Exton White Railings (SO32 3NU, SU617213) Walk from Exton white railings via Betty Mundays Bottom, lunch at Warnford, Winchester Hill. Map no OL3. No dogs. Contact leader if lift required. Local grade: B Contact: Terry & Rita, 02392666439 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 15 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Fri 10 August 2018 18:30 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km - Leisurely (Finishes 20:45 approx.) Have Faith from Havant Meet at 18:25: Meet at starting point. Meet leader at start. (PO9 1PF, SU717062) Starts at 18:30: Meet outside St. Faith's Church, West St. Havant. Bus and rail stations within 5 mins walk. Free parking in council car park off Prince George St nearby. (PO9 1PF, SU717062) Fairly flat evening walk via Langstone and Warblington taking in coastal areas. Optional pub visit at end of walk. Map LR197 Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Steve & Carol, 023 9278 8664 Suitability: Dog friendly, Child friendly, No car needed Surroundings: Farmland, City, town, Coast

There are two walks on Saturday 11th August

Walk 1 Sat 11 August 2018 10:00 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:30 approx.) Chilgrove Extravaganza Starts at 10:00: Stoughton Down Car Park (PO18 9JG, SU815126) Circular walk via Wildham woods, Chilgrove, Hooksway and . Map no OL8 Hilly. Leader to meet at start. Contact Leader to arrange lift. Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Susan C, 07913941420

Walk 2 Sat 11 August 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Titchfield circular Starts at 10:00: Free car park at Titchfield near Southampton Hill Road. This can also be reached by regular buses from Fareham. (PO14 4AU, SU537060) Flat coastal walk. Lunch on the bridge at . Map no. OL3 LEADER TO MEET AT START Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Jan and Richard, 02392266619 Suitability: No car needed

Sun 12 August 2018 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:15 approx.) A walk from Selhurst Park Starts at 10:00: Selhurst Park car park on the road from the Goodwood Horse racing course to the A285. (PO18 0LZ, SU928118) Walk via , . Local grade: B Contact: Barbara, 07906066548

Sat 18 August 2018 10:15 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:30 approx.) Chichester Canal Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway station North side short term parking area. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Hunston free Car Park. On the B2145, RH side about 1 mile south of Chichester (PO20 1NR, SU865023) OL8 (EX120) Chichester Canal, Dell Quay, Donnington, Chichester Cathedral NO DOGS In Cathedral Bishops Garden (lunch stop) Leader to meet at Start Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Bob Cs, 02392696251 or 07833772056 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 16 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Sun 19 August 2018 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 17:00 approx.) Pubs and Pies from Burpham Starts at 10:00: Burpham car park (BN18 9RR, TQ039088) Hilly walk via Arundel and Amberley. Map no. OL10 Leader to meet at start. Please contact leader if lift required Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Peter C, 07999519141

There are two walks on Saturday 25th August

Walk 1 Sat 25 August 2018 10:15 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:15 approx.) Wheatham Hill wander Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station, north side parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Meet in car park at Steep Memorial Village Club (GU32 2DQ, SU742253) Woodland and farmland walk via , Wheatham Hill and Ashford Chase. One steep hill up and down. OL 33 Local grade: C+ Contact: Steph M, 07786 543138 or 02380 453138 Surroundings: Woodland

Walk 2 Sat 25 August 2018 10:35 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) West Dean to Chichester Meet at 10:00: Chichester train station, north side near taxi rank (multi-storey nearby). Bus passes required. Leader will meet walkers here and accompany them on the No.60 bus to West Dean. (PO19 8DH, SU859043) Starts at 10:35: West Dean bus stop. (PO18 0QX, SU857124) Finishing point: Chichester train/bus station. Shops, coffee shops and pubs available. (PO19 8DH, SU859043) Via New Lipchis way, Centurion Way and Ravenna. Map no. OL8 No dogs. Linear walk Local grade: C Contact: David H, 07899459426 Suitability: No car needed

Sun 26 August 2018 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:30 approx.) Slindon Starts at 10:00: Slindon, Park Lane Car Park (BN18 0QY, SU960077) A walk from Slindon to Halnaker via Selhurst Park and then back to Slindon via Eartham Map OL10 (Ex 121) Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Linda P, 02392291324 or 07443528575

NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR WALKS FOR THE NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY PROGRAMME. THE CLOSING DATE IS THE 23RD SEPTEMBER AND WALKS NOT RECEIVED BY THAT DATE WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE NEXT PRINTED PROGRAMME. Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 17 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Sat 1 September 2018 10:15 - 8.1 miles/13 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:00 approx.) Around Hindhead Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway station North side short term parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Hindhead Common National Trust car park Pay and Display NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS FREE (GU26 6AG, SU890357) A circular walk in and around the National Trust Hindhead Estate, walk goes around and across Devils Punch Bowl so contains a series of ascents and descents. Can be muddy in wet weather in places. OL 33 EX133 Restriction: Public Local grade: B Contact: Peter R, 01730890091 or 07870643431 Ascent: 420 meters Ascent: 1377 feet Suitability: Dog friendly

Sun 2 September 2018 10:15 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:15 approx.) Portslade to Fishersgate Starts at 10:15: Portslade Railway Station. Trains Fratton 08:41 (change at Havant), Cosham 08:56, Havant 09:02, Chichester 09:14 arrives Portslade 10:12. As always check times near the date. If engineering works, unknown at the time of the printed publication, make this walk impossible, the walk will be cancelled and replaced with another walk. (BN3 7GA, TQ264055) Finishing point: Fishersgate Railway Station. If anyone has driven to Portslade they can make this a circular walk either by catching a train back to Portslade (takes 2 minutes) or by walking (about 12 minutes). (BN41 1LG, TQ255053) A walk from Portslade via Newtimber, Poynings, Fulking, Edburton Hill to the Stanley Arms and Fishersgate Station. Map no. OL11. Linear walk Local grade: B Contact: Chris, 02392641737 or 07889130187 Suitability: No car needed

This a Sunday Group walk Sat 8 September 2018 10:35 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate (Finishes 17:15 approx.) A circular walk via Kimmeridge Bay and Tyneham Starts at 10:35: Houns Tout Car park 300 metres west of the church, Kingston, Dorset, forking left en route. NB In spite of the name the car park is 1.5 miles from Houns Tout (BH20 5LL, SY953794) A circular walk via Houns Tout and then downhill on the coast path towards Kimmeridge Bay. Continuing via Tyneham village (lunch stop), Grange Arch and Church Knowle to Kingston. Train Fratton 07:31, Cosham 0739, Fareham 07:47, arrive Southampton 08:08. Depart Southampton 08:19, arrive Wareham 09:37. Bus 10:01 from Wareham station arrives Kingston (Scott Arms) 10:26 Approx 70 miles, 1 h 40m - 2 hours driving time No pub stop at lunchtime but pub at end of walk. Possibly a refreshment kiosk (ice cream, drinks) at Kimmeridge Bay Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Bob Cy, 07742719811 Ascent: 725 metres Ascent: 2379 feet Suitability: No car needed Surroundings: Coast

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO SUBMIT YOUR WALKS FOR THE NEXT PROGRAMME Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 18 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Sat 8 September 2018 10:15 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 14:45 approx.) Iping Northerly Loop Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station North Side short term parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Turn south off the A272 about a mile east of Trotton onto Elsted Road. Carpark on west side of road after about 250 metres (SU852219) Via Queen's Corner, Borden, St Peter's Church Terwick and Dumpford. OL 8 Local grade: B Contact: Malcolm H, 02392221925 or 07747547727 Ascent: 246 meters Ascent: 807 feet

Sun 9 September 2018 10:00 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:15 approx.) A walk from Rogate Starts at 10:00: Layby behind trees on A272 to Rogate from Sheet. (GU31 5AU, SU776239) Walk via , Hale common. Map no. OL33. Local grade: B Contact: Barbara, 07906066548

There are two walks on Saturday 15th September

Walk 1 Sat 15 September 2018 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Droxford circular Starts at 10:00: Droxford church car park or over the road at the fire station. (SO32 3RF, SU606182) Via Meonstoke. Map no. OL3 LEADER TO MEET AT START Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Jan and Richard, 02392266619

Walk 2 Sat 15 September 2018 10:15 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Before the birthday to the South Downs Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station Short term parking area (PO6 3BD, SU658051) Starts at 10:15: East Dean. Park in road near the pub or around the pond (PO18 0JD, SU904129) Gentle ascent to . Map number: EX121 Walk via: Charlton Forest, Graffham Down, Tegleaze Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863

Sun 16 September 2018 This has been designated as a recce Sunday. See page 10 for details. Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 19 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

There are two walks on Saturday 22nd September

Walk 1 Sat 22 September 2018 10:15 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) A Walk from the Pub with No Name Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station North side parking area. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Park in the field next to the car park for the White Horse pub. (GU32 1DA, SU714289) Woodland and farmland walk via The Warren, Lye Farm and House. One steep downhill path. Map no. OL33 Leader to meet at start. Local grade: C Contact: Steph M, 07786 543138 or 02380 453138 Surroundings: Farmland

Walk 2 Sat 22 September 2018 10:30 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 14:30 approx.) 5-ish- Wander Meet at 09:45: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:30: Durford Wood National Trust Car Park A3 - A272 - B2070 to . Turn right at the Jolly Drover X-road then approx. 200 yards to car park on right opposite Mulberry Cottage Limited Parking. Please car-share where possible Car from Cosham 20 miles 25 minutes approx (GU31 5DS, SU791260) Woodland and Farmland -Some inclines taken slowly Via Durford Heath - Rogate - Tullecombe No Dogs Map OL33 (EX133) Circular walk Local grade: C+ Contact: Roy O, 02392668002 or 07523562532

Sun 23 September 2018 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate (Finishes 17:00 approx.) The Danebury Test Starts at 10:00: Witley Station. Train times Fratton 08:57, Havant 09:01, Petersfield 09:26 arrives Witley 09:50. Check times nearer date. Return trains 59 minutes past the hour. (GU8 5TX, SU948379) Via Chiddingfold and Grayswood. Map 0L33. Restriction: Public Local grade: B Contact: Mark P, 02392 830803 or 07799376796 Suitability: No car needed

SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER - WALKS SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 20 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

There are two walks on Saturday 29th September

Walk 1 Sat 29 September 2018 10:00 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:30 approx.) Rowlands Castle Mystery Tour Starts at 10:00: Rowlands Castle Station. Train from Portsmouth arrives at 09:46. (PO9 6BP, SU734108) Hilly walk. Possibly via Watergate and . Map no. OL8 Leader to meet at start. Contact leader if lift required Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Susan C, 07913941420 Suitability: No car needed

Walk 2 Sat 29 September 2018 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Havant to Eastoke Starts at 10:00: St Faith's Church (north side) Havant. Leader will meet the group here. (PO9 1PF, SU717062) Finishing point: Eastoke Plaza Hayling Island. Pubs, shops, toilets available. (PO11 9TQ, SZ729985) Via Langstone, Shipwright's Way and Westfield. Map no. OL8. No dogs. Linear walk Local grade: C Contact: David H, 07899459426 Suitability: No car needed

Sun 30 September 2018 10:15 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) A circular walk from Petworth Starts at 10:15: Petworth Main Car Park - south of town centre (GU28 0DX, SU976215) Walk via Petworth Park, Farm and Duncton Heath to , returning via Upperton OL33 (was Exp 133), OL10 (was Exp121) Car park is currently free on Sunday. No convenient public transport from Portsmouth but Stagecoach Service 1 from Worthing currently passes Pulborough station at 0956 Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Bob Cy, 07742719811

There are two walks on Saturday 6th October

Walk 1 Sat 6 October 2018 10:15 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:00 approx.) Hambledon's Rippling Rural Landscape Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station north side short term parking area. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Park in Bat and Ball car park or on road nearby. Leader to meet at start. (PO8 0UB, SU676166) Via Broadhalfpenny Down, Hambledon and Windmill Down. Paths through farmland and some road walking. Pass historic Hambledon cricket ground. OL 3 (EX119) and OL 22 Lunch / drinks available at Bat and Ball at end of walk Local grade: C Contact: Steph M, 07786 543138 or 02380 453138 Pace: Leisurely Surroundings: Farmland Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 21 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Walk 2 Sat 6 October 2018 10:00 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 15:30 approx.) Autumn London Walk Starts at 10:00: Next to Platform 18 and Underground Entrance (TQ310800) This is a reasonable pace walk on the flat. Train Times Ports Harbour 08:15am, Ports and S/Sea 08:20am Fratton 08:24am, Havant 08:33am, Petersfield 08:48am. Arrival Waterloo 09:50am Buy off peak Travelcards Cost £33.95 from P. Harb. with group travel and railcards, contact leader for full details as other alternatives involving Southern railway are available. Return to Portsmouth area around 8-9pm. Teddington Lock, Hampton Wick, Hampton Court, Bushy Park, return to Waterloo from Teddington Station Meet at London Waterloo Station next to Platform 18 near Underground entrance. Circular walk Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863 Suitability: No car needed Surroundings: City, town

Sun 7 October 2018 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate Rabbits Hang Out - Starts at 10:00: Car park behind pub in Selborne (GU34 3JR, SU742335) Walk via , Colemore and . Map no. OL33 Leader to meet at start. Please contact leader if lift required Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Peter C, 07999519141

There are two walks on Saturday 13th October These walks start from the same location and offer walkers a choice of two different lengths.

Walk 1 Sat 13 October 2018 10:30 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) 5-ish - Petworth Panorama - Walk 1 led by Ann Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station Short term Parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:30: Hampers Common Drive North through Petworth on A283 and shortly take Balls Cross Road and park tidily by Hampers Common Cars 30 miles/45 minutes approx from Cosham (GU28 9NL, SU976225) Worth travelling the extra mile for. Via - Petworth Park and Deer Herd - should be in the Rutting season River Rother at Rotherbridge Farm Views of the South Downs An Eerie Sunken Lane First 2 miles walked together with Walk 2 Pub available at end of walk No Dogs Map OL33 (EX133) Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Roy and Ann, 02392 668002 or 07523562532 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 22 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Walk 2 Sat 13 October 2018 10:30 - 8.5 miles/13.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:30 approx.) Petworth Panorama - Walk 2 - Led by Roy Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:30: Hampers Common See Walk 1 for driving details (GU28 9NL, SU976225) As first 3 items of Walk 1 Plus - Pitshill House Upperton First 2 miles at leisurely pace together with Walk 1 then continuing at moderate pace Pub available at finish No Dogs Map OL33 (Ex133) Circular walk Local grade: C+ Contact: Roy and Ann, 02392 668002 or 07523562532 Surroundings: Country park

Sun 14 October 2018 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Cheesefoot Head Starts at 10:00: SO21 1HW, SU529277 A circular walk from Cheesefoot Head Car Park (off A272) to Tichborne and back. Map: OL32 (was Ex132) 13 miles; undulating South Downs countryside. Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Linda P, 02392291324 or 07443528575

There are two walks on Saturday 20th October

Walk 1 Sat 20 October 2018 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Starts at 10:00: West Wittering beach car park. Pay. Park near cafe and toilets. This can also be reached by regular buses from Chichester. (PO20 8AT, SZ779984) Flat coastal via East Head. Map no. OL8 LEADER TO MEET AT START Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Jan and Richard, 02392266619 Suitability: No car needed

Walk 2 Sat 20 October 2018 10:15 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:45 approx.) Liss circular Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station Short term North side parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Hill Brow Road Car Park Long stay section at rear, free (GU33 7LG SU657051) A circular walk from Liss to Greatham and utilising the old railway line from Liss to Longmoor. Some short ascents, can be muddy in places in wet weather OL33 EX133 The walk starting point is a short walk from Liss Railway Station. Train Times P&Southsea 9.24, Fratton, 9.28, Havant 9.40 Petersfield 9.57 arr 10.02 CHECK FOR ENGINEERING WORK CHANGES TO THESE TIMES Restriction: Public Local grade: B Contact: Peter R, 01730890091 or 07870643431 Ascent: 198 meters Ascent: 650 feet Suitability: Dog friendly, No car needed Surroundings: Farmland Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 23 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Sun 21 October 2018 09:45 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) A Meon meander to the Bowman Starts at 09:45: Wood End car park, West Walk (PO17 6JZ, SU593134) Circular walk to Dundridge via Holywell House and Upper Swanmore returning via Oxford Lane and Soberton Heath From the south on the A32, turn right just past the Roebuck public house. Pay and display car park - probably coin only. Details to be confirmed here or check Forestry Commission website. Map Explorer 1.25000 OL3 Meon Valley (was 119) Note : Great South Run taking place in Portsmouth Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Bob Cy, 07742719811 Surroundings: Farmland, Woodland

There are two walks on Saturday 27th October

Walk 1 Sat 27 October 2018 10:15 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Paths and Lanes around Bursledon and Hamble Meet at 09:40: Cosham Railway Station north side short term parking area if driving. If no cars then train as below. 09.51 train from Cosham arrives Bursledon at 10.13 (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Starts at 10:15: Bursledon Station Car park. Free parking in station car park. (SO31 8AA, SU489095) Via Badnam Copse, Royal Victoria Country Park and Pilands wood. Varied walk through parkland, woodland, country lanes and shoreside. OL 3 (EX119) part OL22 also reqd. Local grade: C Contact: Steph M, 07786 543138 or 02380 453138 Suitability: No car needed Surroundings: Coast

Walk 2 Sat 27 October 2018 10:20 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Wickham to Fareham Meet at 09:50: Fareham bus station. The plan is to catch the 10:05 Stagecoach bus no. 69 to Wickham from Bay C. Bus passes required. Leader to meet group at the bus station and accompany them to Wickham. (PO16 0NJ, SU578061) Starts at 10:20: Wickham Square bus stop. (PO17 5PX, SU574115) Finishing point: Fareham bus station. Shops, coffee shops, pubs, toilets available. (PO16 0NJ, SU578061) Via Bere Farm, Boarhunt and Sputlings Farm. Map no. OL3. No dogs. Linear walk Local grade: C Contact: David H, 07899459426 Suitability: No car needed

Sun 28 October 2018 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:30 approx.) Mystery Walk from West Stoke Starts at 10:00: West Stoke Car Park (PO18 9BE, SU824087) Hilly. Via Chilgrove and Hooksway and Stoughton... perhaps! Map no. OL8 Leader to meet at start. Please contact leader if lift required Circular walk Local grade: B Contact: Peter C, 07999519141 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 24 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

Sat 3 November 2018 10:00 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Upham and Atom from Bishops Waltham Meet at 09:20: Cosham Railway Station. Short term parking area (PO6 3BD, SU658051) Starts at 10:00: Park behind the lake at Bishops Waltham this is a small road by the palace ruins named Station Road but the road sign is missing. If you turn off B2177 at the palace ruins follow the Bishops Road into Station Road Post Code SO32 (SO32 1DH, SU552174) Map Number: EX119 OL3 Walk via: Upham and Street End Leader to meet at start Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Nigel T, 01329829342 or 07804092933

Sunday 4th November This has been designated as a recce Sunday. See page 10 for details.

Sat 10 November 2018 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Hambledon Starts at 10:00: Park in West Street, Hambledon with care. (PO7 4RW, SU646150) Fields and lanes.Undulating. Map no. OL3 LEADER TO MEET AT START Circular walk Local grade: C Contact: Jan and Richard, 02392266619

Sun 11 November 2018 09:30 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Rother Ramble Starts at 09:30: Midhurst bus stand (GU29 9DZ, SU885214) Via Lodsworth, Tillington, West Lavington. Public transport: 08:05 train from Portsmouth & Southsea, 08:09 from Fratton which arrives in Chichester at 08:31 then 08:46 No. 60 bus from Chichester Bus Station to Midhurst Bus Stand. Circular walk Contact: Adrian P, 07825 984476 Suitability: No car needed

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The Ramblers, Portsmouth Group Walk Proposal Form

Please use BLOCK CAPITALS only on hand written submission

R = required field i.e. must be filled in. O = optional field – i.e. you do not have to fill this in. R1,R2 and O1,O2 only one has to be filled in, although both can be entered.

R Proposed date in format dd/mm/yy O Are there any other possible dates for this walk e.g. any time in August? R Title of walk including a location R Walk description. Add useful details about walk, e.g. steep hills, train times. Map number e.g. EX 144 List of places the walk goes through

R Starting point grid reference including the two letter code e.g. SU538208 R Starting location details e.g park on street in front of church in Hambledon R Start time of walk (24 hour clock) in format HH:MM (the colon is required) (R if there is a separate meeting point) SU657051 Meeting location grid ref (if CRS is SU657051) Delete/alter accordingly O Meeting location details. Delete/alter Cosham Railway Station accordingly e.g. meet near IOW ferry ticket office in Station. If leader is not going to the meeting point add “Leader to meet at start” (R if field above is entered) Time at meeting place HH:MM R Linear/Circular (delete accordingly) Linear Circular (R if linear) add finish location gridref (R if linear) add finish location details e.g. Berwick Station with meal options available at nearby pub. R Grade (A or B or B+ or C or C+) R Distance in miles O Estimated finish time HH:MM ( alter if 16:00 significantly different from 16:00 otherwise the default 16:00 will be uploaded to Walks Finder) Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October 2018) Programme Page 27 Never rely on this printed programme. Check the Portsmouth Ramblers website for any changes.

R Leader first name R Leader surname R Leader display name (as shown on web) R1 Leader home phone number ' R2 Leader mobile number ' O Leader email address R Can the start of the walk be reached by public transport? (y or n) R Dogs welcome (y or n) O1 If total ascent known this can be added in feet O2 or metres

Please forward the completed form to Chris Mac Arthur 35 Torrington Road, Portsmouth PO2 0TP as early as possible for each programme. “Late” walks may also be telephoned through – 023 9264 1737 or e-mail [email protected] but please try to ensure forms are used and submitted on time. You can also download the form from the Portsmouth Ramblers website: http://www.portsmouthramblers.org.uk/leaders.html New walk leaders are always welcome for long or short walks. Don’t be afraid to try. Committee members/walk leaders will be happy to help you with any problems.