, Totton and Waterside Group Walks Programme and Newsletter 1st March 2020 – 30th June 2020  website – www.ramblers.org.uk/southampton  facebook – www.facebook.com/SouthamptonRamblers/ email – [email protected]

We offer friendly welcoming company on our guided walks which cater for all abilities and range from shorter Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and summer evenings to all-day Sunday walks.

March

Sun 1 March 2020 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate West Dean Circular via Pitton Starts at car park near railway station, just north of level crossing and on west side of . £2.00 charge via honesty box (2018). Or park considerately in road. Map Ex131 (SP5 1JF, SU256271) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. Contact: Martin F., 07741 416224.

Sun 1 March 2020 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon – circular Start at Kenmore car park on north side of Hambledon Road, Denmead. Map OL3/EX119. (PO7 6EY, SU659120) Farmland, minor hills. Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522.

Thu 5 March 2020 10:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Bolderwood Circular Starts at Bolderwood Car Park. Map OL22 (SO43 7GQ, SU242086) Contact: Bob Pr., 07768 982301.

Fri 6 March 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler – Upham Circular Start and park by Upham duck pond in Upham Village. Map EX119 OL03. (SO32 1QA, SU540205) Varied terrain, This Walk is for people who are Starting or Returning to walking. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102.

Sat 7 March 2020 13:30 – 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate East Meon Circular Start in car park just west of Workhouse Lane. Map OL3 (EX119) (GU32 1PF, SU677222) Hilly, good views Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415.

Sun 8 March 2020 10:00 – 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate Longslade Bottom Circular via Burley Starts at Longslade Bottom Car Park, opposite Pine Top Caravan Site. Map OL22 (BH25 5WA, SU270002) Option to visit Queen’s Head, Burley, at lunchtime. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. Contact: Mel, 02380 897605 or 077139 64295.

Sun 8 March 2020 13:30 – 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Sunday Afternoon Whiteparish Circular via Dean Hill Starts at 13:30: Car park next to doctors’ surgery in Common Road, Whiteparish, south of A27 and immediately south of church. Map EX131 (SP5 2SQ, SU246235) A scenic woodland and download walk Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Thu 12 March 2020 10:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Pitton Circular Starts at Slate Way, Pitton. Turn south off White Hill/White Way at crossroads in centre of village and park in this quiet road. Map Ex131 (SP5 1EE, SU210313) Via Hound Wood, West Winterslow. Contact: Basil, 02380 779603 Fri 13 March 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler – Beaulieu Rd. Circular Starts 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) A walk via Matley Heath and Denny Wood suitable for those new or returning to walking. Beaulieu Rd Station is accessible by SWT services from Southampton Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999.

Sat 14 March 2020 13:30 – 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate Warsash Circular Starts at Large car park off Passage Lane with toilets. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO31 9FR, SU489062) Brisk Pace. Contact: Pete & Veronica, 01489 573708.

Sun 15 March 2020 09:45 – 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate Harting Down Circular via Compton Starts at Harting Down Car Park. (Free to NT members, otherwise £2 in 2019.) Map OL8/Ex120 (GU31 5PN, SU790180) Hilly. Car sharers meet Southampton Station 0830. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day.

Sun 15 March 2020 13:30 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Leisurely Sunday afternoon – Circular Park and start on Hinton Hill Road, - Going East along the A272. Go past the entrance to Hinton Ampner on your right, turn right up Hinton Hill Road and go through Hinton Ampner, sharp left hand turn followed by sharp right hand turn. Park on verge under the trees. Map (OL32). (SO24 0LA, SU599271) Encompassing farmland and woods. Contact: Derek, 07815 560607.

Thu 19 March 2020 10:00 – 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Compton Circular via Shawford Starts at Jubilee Playing Fields Car Park, Shepherd’s Lane. Blue Star Bus 1 to South Down stop. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO21 2BX, SU466248) Via Shawford, Twyford Golf Course, Pilgrims Way, St Catherine’s Nature Reserve. No stiles, Contact: Jeff H, 07713 014352 or 01489 505407

Fri 20 March 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler – Compton Circular Starts at Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton. Blue Star 1 Bus stop is South Down, Shawford Map EX132 OL32. (SO21 2BX, SU466248)Views, open farmland. This walk is for people who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Alan F, 07783 948011

Sat 21 March 2020 13:30 – 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Tichbourne Circular Start & park in Arms car park. Please patronise pub. Map OL32 (Ex 132) (SO24 0NA, SU571304) Undulating. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597.

Sun 22 March 2020 09:30 – 12.5 miles/20.1 km – Moderate Beacon Hill Circular. Starts at 09:30: Free parking at Beaconhill Beeches. Map OL32/Ex119. (SO32 3LJ, SU599227) Via Betty Mundy’s Bottom, Exton, (lunch/optional pub), , and Wheely Down. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0830. 0930 start! Contact: Jeff J, 01489 893064 or 07505 444395 on the day.

Sun 22 March 2020 13:30 – 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon – Common Circular Starts on Bramdean Common on the off-road parking area, Old Park Road. Map OL32 (Ex132). (SO24 0JL, SU626295) Woodland, Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415.

March 23rd --- Last day to book for the Meal Night on the 2nd of April at 19.00 at Lakaz Maman

Thu 26 March 2020 10:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Braishfield Circular Starts at War memorial at junction of Braishfield Road, Dummers Road. Park in road nearby. Map Ex131 (SO51 0RJ, SU375252) Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 07724 149314.

Fri 27 March 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler – Swanwick Circular Meet and start at Swanwick Shore Road car park, just behind the Ship Inn, Lower Swanwick, Bridge Road (A27). Map OL3/Ex119. Bus stops nearby. (SO31 7FN, SU496092) This Walk is for People Who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102 Sat 28 March 2020 13:30 – 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Exton Circular Start & park near the A32 in side road area where possible. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map OL32 (EX132) Note M27 closed between Junctions 3 and 4 this weekend (SO32 3NR, SU617212) Hilly some good views. Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

Remember, Clocks go forward an Hour at 2 am Sunday morning ,don’t be late

Sun 29 March 2020 10:00 – 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate Wootton Bridge Circular via Start at Wootton Bridge Car Park. Map OL22 (BH25 5TZ, SZ250997) Undulating. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. Contact: Nigel, 01202 801088.

Sun 29 March 2020 13:30 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon – Woods circular Starts at 13:30: Micheldever Wood Car Park, Lane. Turn east off the A33 at the middle of the first north of . Pass under motorway and car park is on your left. N.B. Postcode may not be near start. Map OL32/Ex132. (SO21 1PP, SU530362) British Summer time begins today; Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415.

April

Thursday 2nd April. Meal at the Lakaz Maman 7pm tonight

Thu 2 April 2020 10:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Shepherds Down// Down Circular Start where the 5 meet. Please park considerately on the verges. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 1GB, SU594192) Undulating Downs. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467.

Fri 3 April 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler – Bishop’s Waltham Circular Start by the South Pond, Station Road, Bishop’s Waltham. Meet at the railway gates end of the pond. (B2177). Map OL3. (SO32 1NN, SU550174) This walk is for people who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522.

Sat 4 April 2020 13:30 – 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Stockbridge Circular Start and park at the layby on LH side, 100 yards north of A30 .Map EX131 (SO20 6DG, SU359351) Some hills & open spaces, good views Contact: Lynne, 07798 737738.

Sun 5 April 2020 09:45 – 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Titchfield Common Circular a.m. Via Chilling Starts at 09:45: Recreation ground on east side of Hunts Pond Road, facing Joseph Paxton pub. Park considerately in Cyprus Road, on west side of Hunts Pond Road and immediately south of pub, NOT in pub car park. Map OL3/Ex119 (PO14 4FX, SU525063) Optional lunchtime meal/drink at The Sir Joseph Paxton. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. (Drivers will probably be walking both a.m. and p.m.) 0945 start! Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406.

Sun 5 April 2020 13:45 – 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Titchfield Common Circular p.m. Via Titchfield Haven Starts at 13:45: As for a.m. walk. Parking as a.m., or nearby. Option to use First Bus X4, alighting at Abshot School, Hunts Pond Road, and walking south 5 mins to start, or X5, alighting St John’s Mews, walking east to mini-roundabout and then south 10 mins. (PO14 4FX, SU525063) Option to meet a.m. walkers for drink/meal before walk at The Sir Joseph Paxton. 1345 start! Contact: Kevin K, 07969396285 on the day or 02380 672906.

Thu 9 April 2020 10:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Anderwood Circular Starts at Anderwood Car Park. On A35 westbound, pass the Rhinefield Drive/Bolderwood crossroads, and then take next right. Car park in approx. 0.5 miles, on right. Map OL22 (BH24 4HS, SU248059) Via Eagle Oak, Knightwood Oak, the Reptilery, the Portuguese Fireplace Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991. Fri 10 April 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Good Friday 4 Miler – Bursledon Circular Start and park at Bursledon Railway Station car park (free). Station Hill, Bursledon. Map OL22. (SO31 8AA, SU489095) Local route around farmland and river. This walk is for people who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Alan F, 07783 948011

Sat 11 April 2020 13:30 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Compton Circular Start at Jubilee Recreational Grounds, off Shepherds Lane. Nearest bus stop Blue Star No.1, South Down on Road, Alight here & walk into Shepherd Lane over M3, (SO21 2AB, and SU466248) Varied scenery one or two inclines. This walk is at a brisk pace. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792.

Sun 12 April 2020 10:15 – 15 miles/24.1 km – Moderate Walderton Circular via Bow Hill and The Mardens Starts at Junction of B2146 and turning to Walderton. Turn east towards village and parking is immediately on your left. Map OL8/Ex120 (PO18 9EA, SU787104) A substantial ramble, with woods, download, superb views and visiting 3 remote and beautiful churches. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. N.B. 1015 start! Contact: Martin F., 07741 416224.

Sun 12 April 2020 13:30 – 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Sunday Afternoon Mottisfont Estate Path Bluebell Walk Start Butts Green, Lockerley: park on green opposite Primary School. Map EX131 (SO51 0JG, SU301262) Via Spearywell Wood and Mottisfont Abbey. The walk is renowned for its bluebells woods and we hope they will cooperate! Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999.

Mon 13 April 2020 13:30 – 7.3 miles/11.8 km – Moderate Easter Bank Holiday Monday – Awbridge/Newtown Circular Start pointing at junction of Saunders Lane/Dundridge Lane (by the “Awbridge” sign, (B3084, Awbridge) – south of Dunbridge/Mottisfont Railway Station. Park considerately on the verges nearby. Map EX131. (SO51 0GH, SU324251) Woodland, farmland through the Test Valley. Moderate to brisker pace. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792.

Wed 15 April 2020 19:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Circular Start by Black Boy pub, Wharf Hill. Free parking in Chesil St car park. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO23 0JA, SU486289) First evening walk of the year. Essential bring a torch Contact: Doug, 07736 731792.

Thu 16 April 2020 10:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate West Meon Circular Starts at West Meon disused railway station car park. Turn east off A32 at southern end of village into Station Road and car park is on right. Maps OL3/ Ex119 and OL32/Ex132 (GU32 1HS, SU641236) Route to the north, via West Meon Church, Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631

Fri 17 April 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler - Braishfield Circular Start and park at the junction of Braishfield Road and Church Lane (near War Memorial), Braishfield. Park in road. (SO51 0RJ, SU374252) Farmland, some stiles, undulating. This walk is for people who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Kim, 07717 852997

Sat 18 April 2020 13:30 – 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Dundridge Circular Start in overspill car park of the Hampshire Bowman Pub, in a field beyond the first two sections. Map OL3 (Ex 119) (SO32 1GD, SU577184) Undulating. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885.

Sun 19 April 2020 10:00 – 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate Blandford Circular via Durweston and Winterborne Stickland Starts at Stour Meadows car park (free), Blandford. Approaching from south east on A350, straight ahead at Badger Roundabout (junction with A354). Last exit at next roundabout into Stour Park. Straight ahead at mini-roundabout and follow round behind warehouses. Map Ex118 (Ex117 shows start.) (DT11 9LE, ST887060) Lunch stop at Winterborne Stickland, which has a pub. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0830. Contact: Ian Q, 01202319418. Sun 19 April 2020 13:30 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon – circular Start by White Lion pub, Soberton. Park in road nearby. Map OL3 (EX119). (SO32 3PE, SU610168) Undulating countryside. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885.

Wed 22 April 2020 19:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Brockwood Circular Park and start near junction of roads south of Krishnamurti Centre. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO24 0LG, SU625259) Undulating Essential bring a torch Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415.

Thu 23 April 2020 10:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Silkstead Lane and Compton Down Circular Starts at Jubilee Playing Fields Car Park, Shepherd’s Lane. Blue Star Bus 1 to South Down stop. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO21 2BX, SU466248) Contact: Eunice, 02380 779999.

Fri 24 April 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler- Circular Starting at the Holy Cross, Durley Road / Church Lane, Durley. Park in the layby opposite the church. MAP REF: EX 119 (SO32 2AQ, SU505169) Woods, open country, pretty villages. This walk is for people who are stating or returning to walking. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885.

Sat 25 April 2020 13:30 – 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Lockerely Circular Start at Butts Green, Lockerley. Park on edge of green opposite school. Map Ex131 (SO51 0JG, SU301261) Via Mottisfont. Some road walking and stiles, Contact: Andy W, 07810 865126

Sun 26 April 2020 09:45 – 12.5 miles/20.1 km – Moderate Horsebridge Circular via Stockbridge & Kings Somborne Starts at Horsebridge Car Park, opposite John of Gaunt pub. Map Ex131 .Car sharers meet Southampton Cntl station at 09.00 (SO20 6PX, SU345304) Downland tracks and the river Test Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sun 26 April 2020 13:30 – 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon – Cheriton circular Start and park by War memorial in centre of Cheriton village. Map OL32/Ex132. (SO24 0PZ, SU582284) Undulating. Brisker pace. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Wed 29 April 2020 19:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Cheriton Circular Start at War Memorial on village green. Park on roads nearby. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO24 0PZ, SU582284) Undulating, some riverside paths Essential bring a torch Contact: Jane, 077925 55597.

Thu 30 April 2020 10:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Southwick Bluebells Circular Starts at free car park in centre of Southwick. Turn north at B2177 roundabout into High Street. Right at mini-roundabout into Priory Road and car park is on left after 300 yards. Map OL3/Ex119 (PO17 6ED, SU627085) Via the woods south of Portsdown Hill. Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406.

May

Fri 1 May 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler – Manor Farm Country Park Circular Park and start in Mortimer Road Car Park, south of A334 and just west of church in Botley. Map OL3 (EX119). (SO30 2TX, SU510130) Route taking in some river views. This walk is people who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079.

Sat 2 May 2020 13:30 – 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Circular Start from Village Hall. Park in car park opposite village hall or if full in roads nearby. Map EX132 (SO21 3GX, SU463394) Undulating. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597.

Sun 3 May 2020 10:30 – 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate Mere Circular via East Knowle Starts at main car park in Mere, on the south side of Salisbury Street (B3095), near the public conveniences. Map Ex143 (BA12 6DT, ST814323) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. N.B. 10.30 start! Contact: Martin F., 07741 416224. Sun 3 May 2020 13:30 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon – Newtown Circular (near Denmead) Start outside the Travellers Rest pub, Church Road, (North east of Wickham). Map Ex 119. (PO17 6LL, SU613122) Farmland, forests, woods. Revised route! Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522.

Wed 6 May 2020 19:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Circular Park and start on road near Shedfield church. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 2HY, SU561132) Fairly flat Essential bring a torch Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522.

Thu 7 May 2020 10:00 – 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate King’s Somborne Circular via Parnholt Wood Starts at Recreation Ground Car Park. Turn east off A3057 about 100 yards south of church. Map Ex131 (SO20 6PP, SU358308) There may be bluebells! Contact: Deborah P, 07867 308650 or 02380 770237

Fri 8 May 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler – Twyford Circular Start at Hunter Park Recreation Ground, Twyford. Nearest bus stop Twyford Crossroads Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1QS, SU484242) Open farmland. Parking permission granted at the recreation ground. A walk is for people who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Kim, 07717 852997

Sat 9 May 2020 13:30 – 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Meonstoke Start outside Buck’s Head, Meonstoke. Park nearby. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 3NA, SU612201) Hilly & some stiles. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079.

Sun 10 May 2020 09:45 – 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate Twyford Circular via Upham and Marwell Starts at Surgery car park, Hazeley Road, Twyford. Turn east at traffic lights in centre of Twyford and surgery is on left. Map Ex132/OL32 (SO21 1PX, SU482246). A scenic walk, with far-reaching views. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. 0945 start! Contact: Duncan, 02380 634256 or 07786 337691 on the day

Sun 10 May 2020 14:00 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Sunday afternoon – Hamble Amble + Coffee ‘n Cake in the Park Start in Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground Car Park by Hamble Primary School, Hamble Lane (B3397). (Free). About 10 minutes walk from Hamble Railway Station. Bus stops nearby. Map OL22 (SO31 4ND, SU473075) Walk through Victoria Country Park, stopping at the cafe in the park for an extended mid-walk tea-break. Note 2 pm start. Philip P, 07708 420127.

Wed 13 May 2020 19:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Acres Down Circular Starts at 19:00: Acres Down Car Park. Approach either via A31, or A35. From A35, turn north at Swan Green. For both approaches, turn west opposite road to Minstead and car park is at end of lane. Map OL22 (SO43 7GE, SU267097) Exploring the paths and tracks in the Bolderwood area of the New Forest: Essential, bring a torch! Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999.

Thu 14 May 2020 10:00 – 6.1 miles/9.8 km – Moderate King’s Copse Circular (West of Exton/Corhampton) Starts at 10:00: Verge of Sailor’s Lane, north of St Clair’s Farm, at the crossing of the east-west footpath. Map OL3/Ex 119 (SO32 3LP, SU582214) via Beacon Hill, Exton and Corhampton Forest. Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631.

Last day to Book for the Quiz on Friday 22nd May

Friday 15 May 2020 10.30 – 4 miles/9.7 km Leisurely Owlesbury Circular Start outside Ship Inn, Owlesbury. Park in Overflow Car Park. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO21 1LT, SU511233) Undulating. Lovely views. Contact Rod 07914101102 Sat 16 May 2020 13:30 – 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Hambledon Circular Start and meet on the High Street, down from the Hambledon Church (St Peter & St Paul) at junction of High Street and Ham Hill, Hambledon Village. Park considerately in village. OS Exp 119. (PO7 4RJ, SU646150) Undulations, hills and lovely views. Contact: Michael, 07500 947773

Sun 17 May 2020 09:45 – 12.5 miles/20.1 km – Moderate Cheesefoot Head Circular via and Cheriton Starts at 09:45: Start at Cheesfoot Head car park on the A272 (Map OL32 /EX132). Car sharers meet Southampton Cntl. Station 0900. Note, post code is not near the start point (SO21 1HW, SU529277) A scenic walk in the South Downs with lunch stop at Cheriton Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sun 17 May 2020 13:30 – 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon – Kings Somborne Circular Start outside the church, Stockbridge Road (A3057) in Kings Somborne Village opposite the Crown pub. Alternative parking available in the recreation ground car park 50 yards south along the road. Map EX131. (SO20 6PW, SU360310) Contact: Chris B, 07703 985573

Wed 20 May 2020 19:00 – 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Bishopstoke Circular Park and start in car park by the Hub, Bishopstoke Recreation Ground (SO50 6LA, SU463191) Woodland, farmland and the River Itchen Essential bring a torch. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792.

Thu 21 May 2020 10:00 – 6.4 miles/10.3 km – Moderate Blackwell Common Circular Starts at Darkwater Car Park, Exbury Road, Blackfield, close to Blackwell Common and the more southerly of the two car parks there. Map OL22 (SU432013) Via Lepe. Possibility of visiting Exbury Gardens Tea room afterwards, with option of a cream tea. The Gardens will be in bloom and individual exploration p.m. is also a possibility. Contact: Jeff H, 07713 014352 or 01489 505407

Friday 22nd May – Quiz Night at Arch Chandlers Ford at 19.30 pm

Fri 22 May 2020 10:30 – 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely Friday 4 Miler – Compton Circular Start in Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton (off Shepherds Lane). Nearest bus stop Bluestar No 1, (SO21 2AB, SU466248) Walk exploring the area around Compton, varied scenery. This walk is for people who are starting or returning to walking Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sat 23 May 2020 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate West Meon Circular Start at village car park at end of Headon View Road. (GU32 1AP, SU641242) Undulating. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079.

Sun 24 May 2020 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Selhurst Park Road Circular via Slindon Starts at Selhurst Park Road Car Park, about 1 mile west of the junction of Selhurst Park Road and the A285. Map OL19/Ex121 (PO18 0JJ, SU927119) Some hills. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0830. Contact: Ian H, 07870 421483.

Sun 24 May 2020 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Titchfield circular Start and park at Titchfield Community Centre, long stay car park, Mill Lane, Titchfield. Map OL3/EX119. (PO14 4AB, SU541060) Coastal area walk and farmlands. Brisker pace. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Mon 25 May 2020 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Bank Holiday Monday. Farley Mount Circular Meet and Start at the Monument Car Park. (Other car parks available at Farley Mount). Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Map Ex 131. (SO20 6RL, SU408293) Expect some hilly bits. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102 Wed 27 May 2020 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Tichborne Circular Start and park in Tichborne Arms car park. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO24 0NA, SU571304) Undulating, riverside paths Please patronise pub. Essential bring a torch. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597.

Thu 28 May 2020 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate Fawley Circular Starts at service road leading to Fawley School. At roundabout at southern end of A326, take first exit onto B3053. Then second left into School Road and first left into cul-de-sac. Map OL22 (SO45 1FN, SU454030) Via Stanswood Common. Contact: Peter S, 02380 631272.

Fri 29 May 2020 10:00 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Leisurely Friday 4 Miler - Buskets Lawn Circular Start at Busketts Lawn car park. Ref: OL22. Take A35 road from Southampton to Ashurst. Turn right on Ashurst railway bridge and follow Woodlands Road to T-junction. Turn left and drive -1/3 mile where gravel track to car park is on left at the apex of a right hand bend. Note, the post code is not near the start point (SO40 7GN, SU311111) edge of the New Forest. walk suitable for those new to, or returning to walking. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999.

Sat 30 May 2020 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Knightwood Circular Start by Cleveland Bay pub, Pilgrims Close. Park nearby. (SO53 4ST, SU420199) Relatively flat. This walk will at a brisk pace. Essential: bring a torch Contact: Doug, 07736 731792.

Sun 31 May 2020 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate Pewsey Wharf Circular via Stanton St Bernard Starts at Pewsey Wharf Car Park, on east side of A345, just south of Canal. Map Ex157 (SN9 5NT, SU158610) Outward route via Wilcot and Mid-Wilts Way. Late lunch at Honeystreet. Return alongside canal. Car sharers meet Southampton Station 0830. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day.

Sun 31 May 2020 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Michelmersh circular Start by the Church in Michelmersh. Park considerately nearby. Possible parking in farmyard opposite church, but to be agreed on the day. Map EX131. (SO51 0NS, SU345266) Some inclines, stiles & road walking. Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

June

Wed 3 June 2020 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Easton Circular Start by Cricketers pub. Park on road nearby. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO21 1EL, SU511320) Mostly flat, some easy uphills. Views of River Itchen Essential bring a torch Contact: Kim, 07717 852997

Thu 4 June 2020 10:00 - 5.9 miles/9.5 km - Moderate East Meon Circular Starts at car park in Workhouse Lane. Turn south at the western edge of East Meon and car park is on the right. Map OL3/Ex119 (GU32 1PF, SU677222) Via Park Farm, Cumber Lane and Small Down. Some steep inclines. Contact: Steve T, 01489 786051 or 07804 315737

Fri 5 June 2020 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Leisurely Friday 4 Miler - Durley Circular Meet near Robin Hood pub. Park nearby in Sciviers Lane or Manor Rd. Map OL3 (Ex119). Bus stop nearby in Durley Street - check local bus information. (SO32 2AG, SU527177) This walk is for people who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sat 6 June 2020 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Fritham Circular Meet outside the Royal Oak Fritham. Park nearby. Map OL22. (SO43 7HL, SU232141) Undulating & woodland walks. Contact: Andy W, 07810 865126

Sun 7 June 2020 09:45 - 13.5 miles/21.7 km - Moderate Cranborne Chase Circular via Ebbesbourne Wake Start at Martin Down Nature Reserve Car Park ( Map EX118) car sharers meet Southampton station at 08.30 (SP5 5RH, SU036200) Far reaching views and wild flowers on this circuit of the woods and downs of rural Wiltshire. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999 Sun 7 June 2020 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Ampfield circular Start and park outside the school on Knapp Lane, Knapp, near Ampfield. Bus stops nearby. (SO51 9BJ, SU403234) Horticultural farmland, meadows, woods. Brisker pace. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792.

Wed 10 June 2020 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Soberton Circular Start and park by Soberton village green. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 3PE, SU610168) A walk across download via Hambledon Essential: bring a torch Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885.

Thu 11 June 2020 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate King's Hat Circular Starts at King’s Hat Car Park. Map OL22 (SO42 7YN, SU386054) Via Dibden Inclosure and Buck Hill. Contact: David L, 07791 257024.

Fri 12 June 2020 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Leisurely Friday 4 Miler - Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Circular Start at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Car Park, Thornhill Road, near bowling green and café. Start point easily accessible via public transport. Map OL22. (SO16 6RY, SU408155) Local walk, near public transport. Varied walk around the grounds. This walk is for people who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631.

Sat 13 June 2020 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Clanfield Circular Park / start in recreation ground. Map OL8 (Ex120) (PO8 0PR, SU701167) Undulating. Hilly in parts. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415.

Sun 14 June 2020 10:15 - 17 miles/27.4 km - Moderate Maiden Castle Circular via Portesham and Abbotsbury Starts at Maiden Castle Car Park, near Dorchester. N.B. No direct access from A35. Turn north off this at Stadium Roundabout (prominent brown Maiden Castle sign) onto B3147. Left at subsequent brown sign into Maiden Castle Road, over A35 and on to end. Map OL15 (DT2 9PP, SY669890) Some hills. Steep in parts. Fine views. Lunch in Abbotsbury, with cafés and pub available. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0830. Contact: Gary, 01202 801088.

Sun 14 June 2020 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Lockerley circular Start at Butts Green, Lockerley. Park on edge of green opposite school. Map Ex131. (SO51 0RG, SU301261) Stiles, hills, farmland, varied terrain. Brisker pace. Contact: Andy W, 07810 865126.

Wed 17 June 2020 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Meonstoke Circular Start by Bucks Head pub. Park on road nearby. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 3NA, SU612201) Riverside and downland walk. Essential: bring a torch Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

Thu 18 June 2020 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Deerleap Circular Starts at 10:00: Deerleap Car Park. Map OL22 (SO40 4UH, SU352094) Could be slightly muddy in parts. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467.

Fri 19 June 2020 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Leisurely Friday 4 Miler - Otterbourne 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) Varied Walk. This walk is for people who are starting or returning to walking. Contact: Alan F, 07783 948011

Sat 20 June 2020 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Bramdean Common Circular Start on common on the off-road parking area. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 0JL, SU626295) Woodland, open areas good views. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885. Sun 21 June 2020 10:00 - 15 miles/24.1 km - Moderate Cheriton Circular via Ovington, Tichborne & Bramdean Starts at The Village Green, Cheriton. Please park considerately nearby. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO24 0PX, SU582286) A walk through pretty Hampshire villages, with attractive scenery. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. Contact: Duncan, 02380 634256 or 07786 337691 on the day.

Sun 21 June 2020 13:30 - 6.7 miles/10.8 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Exton circular Start and park on the bend by St Peter and St Paul Church at junction of Shoe Lane and Church Lane, Exton. OL3 (Ex119). (SO32 3NT, SU613210) Long climbs uphill, undulating, challenging route. Moderate to strenuous. Contact: Chris B, 07703 985573.

Wed 24 June 2020 19:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate Durley Circular Park and start in layby opposite Durley Church. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 2AQ, SU505169) A walk through farmland and woods, mostly flat. Essential: bring a torch Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885.

Thu 25 June 2020 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Beaulieu Road Circular Starts at 10:00: Beaulieu Road Car Park, opposite The Drift Inn on the B3056. Map OL22 (SO42 7YQ, SU350063) Via Denny Wood. Contact: Philip P, 07708 420127.

Fri 26 June 2020 10:00 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Leisurely Friday 4 Miler - Deerleap ( New Forest ) Circular Starts at Deerleap Car Park. Map OL22 (SO40 4UH, SU352095) A walk ideal for those new to or returning to walking. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999.

Sat 27 June 2020 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Lockerely Circular Start at Butts Green, Lockerley. Park on edge of green opposite school. Map Ex131 (SO51 0JG, SU301261) Some road walking and stiles, one hill otherwise undulating. Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

Sun 28 June 2020 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate Four Marks Circular via Selborne Starts at car park on south side of A31 in Four Marks, towards top of hill and behind petrol station. Map OL32/Ex132 (GU34 5HQ, SU670351) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. Contact: John 2Stix, 02380 260511 or 07561 386286.

Sun 28 June 2020 13:30 - 6.2 miles/10 km - Moderate Sunday Afternoon - Copythorne Circular via Tatchbury Mount and Winsor Starts at 13:30: From Ower on the A31(Romsey Road) past the Empress of Blanding’s pub, then the Garland Garage on the left, the start point layby is just beyond. North west of Totton. Map EX131. (SO40 2PF, SU309149) Contact: Mary H, 07779 299707

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.  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.

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.