Southampton, Totton and Waterside Group

Walks Programme and Newsletter

1st November 2015 – 29th February 2016

Website – http://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.

Post Codes - 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.

Walk 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.

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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November Reminder – Your AGM is on Friday 13th

Sun 1 November 2015 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Wood Circular - One of two walks today Starts at Micheldever Wood car park. Turn east off A33 at middle of first section of dual carriageway north of . Map OL32/EX132 (SO21 1PP, SU530362) Via the and Ovington Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 09.10. Contact: Ian H, 07870 421483

Sun 1 November 2015 14:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely Sunday afternoon - Rownhams Plantation & Chilworth Circular - One of two walks today Starts at gravel lay-by on Rownhams Lane between Rownhams & North Baddesley, just before bottom of hill (north of Southampton). Map ref: OL22. (SO52 9LP, SU388183) Ideal first walk for those starting or returning to walking. Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991,

Thu 5 November 2015 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Compton Circular Starts at Jubilee Pavilion Car Park, Shepherds Lane. Travelling north from , turn left near top of hill at Shepherds Down signpost. Cross over motorway, bear left and car park is on right. Map OL32/EX132 (SO21 2AB, SU465246) Via the River Itchen, St Cross and . Contact: Andrew C, 02380 254555

Fri 6 November 2015 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Friday Evening Walk - Fritham Circular Starts at the Royal Oak Pub at Fritham, park nearby. Map reference OL22. Directions from Southampton head west on the M27 to Cadnam, then onto the B3078 to Brook and follow directions for Fritham. (SO43 7HL, SU232141) Walking on gravel paths through the woods around Fritham in the New Forest and hopefully a clear, starry night. Essential bring a torch. Contact: Colin, 02380 600415 Sat 7 November 2015 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Circular Starts by church in Itchen Abbas. Please park considerately, where you can. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1BJ, SU534327) Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Sun 8 November 2015 09:45 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Four Marks Circular via Selborne Starts at car park behind petrol station on south side of A31 in Four Marks. Map OL32/EX132 (GU34 5HQ, SU670351) A scenic walk with some hills. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 09.00. Contact: Martin F, 02380 255036

Thu 12 November 2015 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Dundridge Autumn Colours Circular Starts at The Bowman, Dundridge. Please use the extension car park (field) and kindly patronise the pub after the walk. Map OL3/EX119 (SO32 1GD, SU578184) Via Forest. Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Fri 13 November 2015 Annual General Meeting 19:30 - Atherley Bowling Club, Hill Lane, Southampton SO15 5AH

Sat 14 November 2015 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Dundridge Circular - One of two walks today Starts at the overspill car park of the Hampshire Bowman pub. Pub: junction of Dundridge Lane and Damson Hill. Map OL3/EX119 (SO32 1GD, SU577184) Undulating. Please frequent the pub afterwards. Contact: Pete D, 0758 718 1246

Sat 14 November 2015 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate South Circular - Brisk Pace - One of two walks today Starts at the recreation ground's car park. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 3EE, SU473356) via Crawley Contact: Colin, 02380 600415

Sun 15 November 2015 09:30 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Cadman's Pool Circular - One of two walks today Starts at Cadman's Pool Car Park. Note: No access from the A31 west-bound at Stoney Cross. West-bound access via B3078 & Brook. Map OL22 (SO43 7HL, SU229122) Via Nomansland. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 08.45 Contact: Andrew H, 01425 279073 or 0771864547

Sun 15 November 2015 13:30 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Hamble Circular - One of two walks today Starts Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground Car Park, Hamble Lane, just along from the Police Headquarters. Map ref: OL22. (SO31 4ND, SU473075) Easy access with First Bus No 6 from Southampton to Hamble Lane. Nearest railway station Hamble (10 minutes walk to start point). Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489783989

Thu 19 November 2015 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Lordswood and Rownhams Circular Starts at The View pub, end of Thornhill Road. Free parking in 2 adjacent car parks. Map OL22 (SO16 7AX, SU409155) Via Matthew's Moor, Dymer's Wood and Rout's Copse. Contact: Eunice, 02380779999

Sat 21 November 2015 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Cheriton Circular Starts at Cheriton village centre by the War Memorial, please park considerately nearby. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 0PZ, SU583284. Civil War battle site nearby. Contact: Steve B, 07976 214845

Sun 22 November 2015 09:45 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Matley Wood Circular via Emery Down and Bank Starts at Matley Wood car park. Map OL22 (SO43 7FZ, SU333073) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 0900. Contact: Martin A, 02380 898371 Thu 26 November 2015 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Circular Starts at Small car park opposite Kilmeston Village Hall. Map OL32/EX132 (SO24 0NW, SU589258) Via . Good paths, with fine views. Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489783989

Sat 28 November 2015 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Circular Starts at car park by church. Park in Park Rd opposite if full. Map OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 3RB, SU606182) Undulating via Dundridge and Upper ...Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489783989

Sun 29 November 2015 09:45 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km - Moderate Middle Woodford Circular Starts at Middle Woodford Recreation Ground Car Park, on west side of road through village. Map EX130 (SP4 6NS, SU121363) Via the Avon Valley and Woodford Valley villages. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 0830. Contact: Joan, 01425672881

December

Thu 3 December 2015 10:00 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Moderate Stockbridge Circular Starts at Trafalgar Way, Stockbridge, immediately west of the White Hart Inn. Map EX131 (SO20 6HG, SU358350) Via the Test Valley. Contact: Derek, 078 155 60607

Sat 5 December 2015 13:30 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Moderate Chalton Circular Starts at the EHDC car park next to the Red Lion pub car park. Map OL8 (Ex120) (PO8 0BG, SU731159) Muddy in parts. Some inclines. Via Buriton through Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981408467

Sun 6 December 2015 09:45 - 13.5 miles/21.7 km - Moderate Kings Somborne Circular - One of two walks today Starts at the Recreation Ground, Kings Somborne. Map Ex131. (SO20 6PP, SU358308) Car sharers meet at 09.00 at Southampton Central Station Contact: Two Johns, 02380 260511 or 07561 386286

Sun 6 December 2015 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely Sunday morning walk - Hamble Circular - Leisurely Pace - One of two walks today Starts at lay by outside Hound Church, Hound Road, off Hamble Lane. Map OL22. Hamble Railway Station is close by - check current timetables. (SO31 5FS, SU471087) Circular via Mallards Moor, Hamble and Solent Way. Ideal walk for those returning to or starting walking. Contact: Dave Sn, 02380 227768,

Thu 10 December 2015 10:00 - 6.2 miles/10 km - Moderate Micheldever Wood Circular Starts at Micheldever Wood Car Park. Turn east off A33 at middle of first section of dual carriageway north of Kings Worthy. Map OL32/EX132 (SO21 1PP, SU530362) Via Oxdrove Way. Contact: Peter S, 02380631272

Sat 12 December 2015 13:30 - 6.6 miles/10.6 km - Moderate Puttles Bridge Circular (New Forest) Starts at Puttles Bridge car park, off Rhinefield Ornamental Drive. Map OL22 (SO42 7QD, SU271028) Walk along gravel tracks. Passing tallest redwood and beautiful sequoia trees. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981408467

Sun 13 December 2015 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate Christmas Walk - All Welcome - Brockenhurst Figure-of-Eight - Morning Walk Starts at Brockenhurst Railway Station, south side. £2 charge, but free parking on adjacent roads. Map OL22 (SO42 7TW, SU301019) Arrive by 0945 for complimentary seasonal refreshments. Optional festive attire. Carvery or à la carte lunch - no need to pre-book -from 12.00 in nearby Rose and Crown. Contact: Bob P, 02380 235669 or 07790 708766 on the day.

Sun 13 December 2015 13:45 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Christmas Walk - All Welcome - Brockenhurst Figure-of-Eight - Afternoon Walk Starts at Rose and Crown Public House, Brockenhurst. Map OL22 (SO42 7RQ, SU302023) For further details, please see a.m. walk information. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day Thu 17 December 2015 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Hamptworth Circular Starts at The Cuckoo Inn, Hamptworth. Park in next to/opposite pub. Map OL22 (SP5 2DX, SU243196) Via Langley Wood and Hamptworth Lodge. Gravel tracks and forest paths. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981408467

Sat 19 December 2015 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Kilmeston Circular Please park considerately in lay-by and local roads. SW corner of Kilmeston, opposite Village Hall. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 0NW, SU589258) Undulating downland. Contact: Steve B, 07976 214845

Sun 20 December 2015 09:45 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Chalton Challenge - One of two walks today Start and park (free) in the EHDC car park adjacent to the Red Lion. Car sharers meet at Southampton Central Station at 08.45. Map OL8 (Ex 120) (PO8 0BG, SU731159) On the last Sunday before Christmas, a walk to Compton with it's Pub, Church & Tea Shop. Some hills! Contact: Graham B, 07968 001636

Sun 20 December 2015 14:00 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Leisurely Sunday afternoon walk - Testwood Lakes Circular (Totton) - One of two walks today Meet and start at Testwood Lakes, off Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, situated at Calmore roundabout on A36 from Totton. Map Ref: OL22. (SO40 0DR, SU347152) Bluestar No. 12 bus runs an hourly Sunday service from Southampton calling at Testwood Crescent bus stop (the blue square on the map) which is ½ mile from the reserve; about a 7 minute walk to the start point. Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Our Festival of Winter Walks. 24th December to 3rd January. A walk every day.

Thu 24 December 2015 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Christmas Eve - Matley Wood Circular Starts at Matley Wood Car Park, 1.8 miles south-east of Lyndhurst on the B3056. Map OL22 (SO43 7FZ, SU331073) Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Fri 25 December 2015 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Christmas Day Morning Walk - Circular Start at Chesil Street Car Park, (free parking on Christmas Day) (B3330), Winchester. Map ref: OL32 (EX132). (SO23 0HX, SU487290) Join us for a Christmas morning walk. Likely route to include St Catherine's Hill and Hockely Down. Sociable, drink in The Black Boy pub afterwards. Festive attire welcome. Contact: Doug & Jacqueline, 07582 700041

Sat 26 December 2015 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Boxing Day afternoon - Farley Mount Circular Meet at the Monument Car Park, Farley Mount. Map OL32 (EX132). Located between Winchester and Kings Somborne. (SO20 6RL, SU407292) Bring a torch just in case you need it near the end of the walk. Contact: Doug & Jacqueline, 07582 700041

Sun 27 December 2015 10:00 - 11 miles/17.7 km - Moderate Brockenhurst via East Boldre - One of two walks today Starts at Brockenhurst Station Car Park (£2) or park free in adjacent roads. Map OL22 (SO42 7UD, SU302020) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 09.10 Contact: Berni, 02380511549

Sun 27 December 2015 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Lockerley (Test Valley) Circular - One of two walks today Meet and start at Butts Green, Lockerley, opposite Primary School. Located north west of Romsey, west of the B3084, near Dunbridge. Map ref: EX 131. (SO51 0JG, SU301262) Scenic afternoon walk via Mottisfont Estate Path. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Mon 28 December 2015 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Bank Holiday Monday - Cheriton Circular Start by the war memorial/stream in front of Cheriton Village Stores & Post Office. (Located east of Winchester). Park nearby. Map OL32 (Ex132). (SO24 0PZ, SU582284) Optional post walk drink at The Pots, Cheriton. Contact: Steve B, 07976 214845 Tue 29 December 2015 10:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Shawford Circular via Start at Shawford Down Country Park lower car park, 100 m from the railway (Shawford Road). Map Ref: OL32 (Ex132). . (SO21 2BN, SU472249) Walk accessible using Bluestar no.1 bus departing Southampton at 9.25 (alight at Shawford Down and walk down towards the railway station and start point).Contact: Bob P, 02380 235669, on the day 07790 708766

Wed 30 December 2015 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Acres Down Circular (New Forest) Start at Acres Down car park; accessed from Forest Road (near Newtown, between Stoney Cross and Emery Down); the small access lane is signed Acres Down ¼ mile. Follow the lane through past the Acres Down farm shop on the left. Fork right follow lane to Acres Down CP on the left. Map ref: OL22. (SO43 7GE, SU267097) Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489783989

Thu 31 December 2015 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Bolderwood Circular Starts at Bolderwood Car Park. Turn north off A35 at Bolderwood Ornamental Drive and continue for about 2 miles. Map OL22 (SO43 7GQ, SU242086) Walking on gravel tracks. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981408467

January

Fri 1 January 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate New Year's Day Walk - Lyndhurst Circular (New Forest) Start in Boltons Bench Car Park, (Entrance off B3056 Beaulieu Road) Lyndhurst, (free parking). Map OL22 (SO43 7BQ, SU304082) Start the New Year with a walk around the delightful countryside of Lyndhurst. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Sat 2 January 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Old Winchester Hill Circular Start in car park on Old Winchester Hill Lane. Map OL3 (Ex119) (GU32 1HW, SU645214) Hilly in places. One very steep climb. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Sun 3 January 2016 09:45 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Alresford Figure-of-Eight - Morning Walk Starts at Alresford Railway Station Car Park. (Free on Sundays) Map OL32/EX132. (SO24 9JW, SU588324) Via . Car sharers meet at Southampton Central Railway Station 09.00 See below for afternoon walk. Phone on day 07790 708766. Contact: Bob P, 02380 235669, on the day 07790 708766

Sun 3 January 2016 13:30 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Alresford Figure-of-Eight - Afternoon Walk Starts at Horse and Groom pub, Broad Street. (Free parking on Sunday) Map OL32/Ex132 (SO24 9BU, SU588327) Via Abbotstone. Phone on day 07790 708766. Contact: Bob P, 02380 235669, on the day 07790 708766

Thu 7 January 2016 10:00 - 6.8 miles/10.9 km - Moderate Titchfield Circular Starts at Recreation Ground Car Park, Mill Lane. Turn north at traffic lights on A27 near bottom of Titchfield Hill. Car park is immediately on left. Map OL3/EX119 (PO15 5RF, SU541061) Via the Titchfield Canal and Meon Shore. Flat, with no stiles. Contact: Claudia, 07751213735

Sat 9 January 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Circular Meet near the church. Please park considerately in Main Road that passes through the length of the village. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1LP, SU515234) Undulating with some stiles. Contact: Lindsey & Mike, 075579 51885

Sun 10 January 2016 09:30 - 11 miles/17.7 km - Moderate Farley Mount Circular via Crawley - One of two walks today Starts at Car park at road junction at top of hill on road to Farley Mount. Map OL32/EX132 (SO21 2JG, SU420291) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 0845. Bring a torch, just in case! Contact: Martin F, 02380 255036 Sun 10 January 2016 14:00 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Leisurely Sunday afternoon walk - Netley Circular - One of two walks today Meet and start at the Abbey Hall car park, Victoria Road, Netley, opposite the end of Grange Road. Map OL22. (SO31 5DH, SU452087) Ideal for those returning to walking. Nearest railway station Woolston and see First Bus timetables for buses stopping at Grange Road, Netley. Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Thu 14 January 2016 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Alresford Circular Starts at Alresford Railway Station Car Park. (£1.20 charge) Map OL32/EX132 (SO24 9JW, SU588324) Via Eel House and Wayfarer's Walk. Phone on day 07790 708766. Contact: Bob P, 02380 235669

Sat 16 January 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Brockwood Circular Starts North west of , south of the Krishnamurti Centre. Park on verge at T-junction of Brockwood and Brockwood Bottom. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 0LG, SU625259) Contact: Steve B, 07976 214845

Sun 17 January 2016 09:45 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km - Moderate Selborne Circular - One of two walks today Park and start from the public car park behind the Selborne Arms Pub. Map Ex133. (GU34 3BN, SU741334) Car Sharers should meet at Southampton Central Station at 08.45. Contact: Two Johns, 02380 260511 or 07561 386286

Sun 17 January 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Fritham Circular - One of two walks today Meet at Fritham car park, No access from the A31 west-bound at Stoney Cross. West-bound access via B3078 & Brook. Map ref: OL22. (SO43 7HL, SU229140). Route via Leaden Hall, Pitts Wood and Amberwood. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Thu 21 January 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Upham Circular Park in Church Street, or near Brushmakers pub. Meet by pond. Map OL3/EX119 (SO32 1JH, SU540205) Via Owslebury. Contact: Robin, 01329 832500

Sat 23 January 2016 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Wickham Circular Starts at Car park to the right of Station Close. If car park is full drive up Mill Lane and park at community centre about 200 yds on the left. Map OL3 (Ex119) (PO17 5JZ, SU575117) Contact: Pete D, 0758 718 1246

Sun 24 January 2016 10:00 - 11 miles/17.7 km - Moderate Hurst Castle Circular via Lymington - One of two walks today Starts at Saltgrass Lane facing Hurst Castle. Park there, or at end of New Lane. Car sharers meet at Southampton Central Station at 08.55. Map OL22 (SO41 0TQ, SZ299908) Coast path to Lymington (pub, tea shops, restaurants) and back inland. Joint leaders Jenny H., Karen W. and Lindsay M Contact: Lindsay , 02380 768744

Sun 24 January 2016 13:30 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Shawford Circular - One of two walks today Start at Shawford Down Lower Car Park, (50 metres from Shawford Down Railway Station. Map Ref: OL32 (Ex132). (SO21 2BN, SU472249) Easily accessible walk via public transport. Bus Bluestar No1 from Southampton / Winchester; alight at Shawford Down bus stop and follow the railway sign on Shawford Road to start point. Contact: Doug & Jacqueline, 07582 700041

Thu 28 January 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Millyford Bridge Circular Starts at Millyford Bridge Car Park. Take Emery Down road from Swan Green, Lyndhurst. Turn left by pub, continue for 1 mile and car park is on right. Map OL22 (SO43 7GR, SU267078) Millyford Bridge Circular Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991 Sat 30 January 2016 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate King's Somborne Circular Meet and start near the church, please park considerately in the village. Map Ex131 (SO20 6NB, SU360309) Some hills. Contact: Lindsey & Mike, 075579 51885

Sun 31 January 2016 09:15 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Cheesefoot Head Circular via Cherition - One of two walks today Starts at Cheesefoot Head Car Park. Map OL32/EX132 (SO21 1HW, SU529277) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 08.30. Contact: Mel, 02380 897605 or 077139 64295

Sun 31 January 2016 13:30 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Water Meadows Circular - One of two walks today Meet at Five Bridges Road, St Cross, Winchester. Off (B3335). Blue Star No 1 Bus alight at St Cross, Grange Road and walk to start point (3 minutes). Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO23 9RU, SU475271) Easily accessible walk via public transport. Including Winchester Viaduct and water meadows. Contact: Doug & Jacqueline, 07582 700041

February

Thu 4 February 2016 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Kings Somborne Circular Starts at Community Hall Car Park, on east side of A3057, just south of the school. Map EX131 (SO20 6PN, SU358308) Contact: Tony B, 02380 734718

Sat 6 February 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Cheesefoot Head Circular Start in car park for Cheesefoot Head. OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1HW, SU529277) Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Sun 7 February 2016 09:45 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Appleslade Figure of Eight - Morning Walk Car park is on left just past Red Shoot Inn. Map OL22. (BH24 3QT, SU185092) Explore the scenic western part of the New Forest: Via Dorridge Hill. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station at 09.00 am. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Sun 7 February 2016 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Appleslade Figure of Eight - Afternoon Walk Start/meet at Appleslade Car Park for the afternoon walk which is on left just past Red Shoot Inn. (For information Red Shoot Inn address: Toms Lane Linwood BH24 3QT). Map Ref: OL22. (BH24 3QT, SU185092) Via Red Shoot Wood and Rockford Common. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Thu 11 February 2016 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Wickham Circular Start and park (free) at Station Close, off Mill Lane, Wickham. Additional parking at Community Centre, off Mill Lane, further north and on opposite side. (Allow 10 minutes for possible walk from there.) Map OL3/EX119 (PO17 5JY, SU575116) Via dismantled railway, open farmland and common land, mainly on tracks and trails. Toilets at refreshment stop. Contact: Ann A., 07808 959945

Sat 13 February 2016 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Circular - One of two walks today Start at the junction of Heathen Street and The Sawmills. Please park considerately in The Sawmills (name of road). 200 yds north east of Farmers Home pub. Look for brown signs for the pub. Map OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 2AS, SU517161) Mainly on the flat, undulating in places. Contact: Pauline D, 07748 374630

Sat 13 February 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Circular - Brisk Pace - One of two walks today Starts at Car park on corner of Hambledon Rd and Kidmore Lane. Map OL3 (Ex119) (PO7 6JZ, SU659120) Contact: Colin, 02380 600415 Sun 14 February 2016 09:45 - 11.5 miles/18.5 km - Moderate Oakley Circular via Overton - One of two walks today Starts at Beach Car Park. From Overton, travel eastwards on B3400. Pass under railway bridge at Oakley and turn right at crossroads 0.2 miles beyond into Station Road. Car park is immediately on left. Map Ex144 (RG23 7HD, SU570510) There should be good displays of snowdrops! Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 08.45. Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Sun 14 February 2016 14:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely Sunday afternoon walk - Bolton's Bench, Lyndhurst (New Forest) - One of two walks today Meet and start at Bolton's Bench car park entrance, Lyndhurst just off the Southampton Road, (A35) in Lyndhurst. Map OL22. (SO43 7BQ, SU303081) Ideal for those starting or returning to walking. Sunday bus service - number 6 Bluestar Bus from Southampton to Lyndhurst. Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Thu 18 February 2016 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Dundridge Circular via Droxford Starts at car park of the Hampshire Bowman, Dundridge. Please use the extension car park (field) and patronise the pub after the walk. Map OL3/EX119 (SO32 1GD, SU578184) Route includes Shepherds' Lane, the River Meon and Upper Swanmore. Contact: Adam and Pamela, 02380 446963

Sat 20 February 2016 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate East Meon Circular Starts at car park in Workhouse Lane near Community Centre. Map OL3 (Ex119) (GU32 1PF, SU677222) Undulating downland and fields along footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads. There will be one significantly long, steep path. Contact: Steve B, 07976 214845

Sun 21 February 2016 10:00 - 11 miles/17.7 km - Moderate White Sheet Hill via Horton Starts at White Sheet Hill car park. (Entrance at sharp bend in road). Car sharers meet 09.00 Southampton Central Station. Map Ex118. (BH21 7DB, SU047036) Mixed Dorset country, flattish, in Feb inevitably some wet and mud. Contact: John F, 02380 769640

Thu 25 February 2016 10:00 - 7.2 miles/11.6 km - Moderate Turf Hill Circular Starts at Turf Hill Car Park. Map OL22 (SP5 2PU, SU211176) Via Godshill Enclosure. Contact: David L, 07791257024

Sat 27 February 2016 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Compton Circular Park and start at Memorial car park (Shawford Recreation Ground) off Shepherds Lane. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 2BX, SU466248) Bus No. 1 Blue Star Southampton / Winchester - bus stop Shawford Down just cross over M3 bridge. Contact: Jacqueline, 07736731792

Sun 28 February 2016 09:45 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Cheriton via Alresford - One of two walks today Starts on The Green at Cheriton. Park tidily in village; Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 0PZ, SU582284) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Railway Station 09.00. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day.

Sun 28 February 2016 13:30 - 5.5 miles/8.9 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon walk - Twyford Circular - One of two walks today Start at Hunter Park Recreation Ground Car Park off Park Lane in Twyford. Map ref: OL32 (Ex132). Buses stop in Twyford on the Eastleigh - Winchester route. Check local timetables. (SO21 1QS, SU482243) Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 01489783989