Group Summer - Autumn (July – October) 2015 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

Web site: Head office www.ramblers.org.uk Local www.portsmouth-ramblers.hampshire.org.uk E-mail Email: Head office [email protected] Local [email protected]

PORTSMOUTH GROUP WALKING PROGRAMME Correct as at 20th JULY 2015

The Portsmouth Group offers a variety of walks mainly in , West Sussex and the Isle of Wight. 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.

INFORMATION FOR WALKERS

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.

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 and where dogs are allowed on walks they must be kept on a lead at all times. The Ramblers Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 2

CAR SHARING Our group encourages car sharing and drivers are requested to meet at (CRS) to assist those without transport to get to the walks (lifts cannot be guaranteed), and where possible to share cars in order to reduce their numbers and consequently their impact on the environment. Priority will be given to those without their own transport. Drivers often appreciate it when a voluntary contribution is made by passengers. As a guide 10p per mile per passenger is considered an amount which reasonably covers the costs incurred by the driver.

No muddy boots in cars please.

Leaders do their best to ensure safe walks. However those taking part do so at their own risk.

RAMBLERS WALKS FINDER WEBSITE AND LOCAL WEBSITE

All walks put on by the Portsmouth Group can be found on the Ramblers Walks Finder Website. To see all walks by the Portsmouth Group use this link: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-finder/areas/hampshire/groups/portsmouth.aspx This site has more information about each walk than can be put in this printed programme. For instance, each walk on the website has a map showing both the meeting location and start location. In addition 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. A number of walkers have already missed walks because they did not check for changes.

It is therefore essential that those connected to the internet check Walks Finder before setting out or alternatively contact the leader directly. To assist internet users each walk in the PDF version of this programme has a direct link to that walk, just click on the Walk Title. 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.

Email If you have an email address, please notify David Nichols [email protected] . This will enable you to receive the PDF version of this Programme as well as emailed updates in the event of walk alterations.

Portsmouth Ramblers Website: The address is www.portsmouth-ramblers.hampshire.org.uk It is an excellent site containing walks, photos and news items and we are indebted to Ken Peers for its production. If you have any news items, photos or rambling articles for sale that you would like to go on the site, Ken can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at 023 9261 8533

Ramblers members and the public can also download a basic walk programme directly from the Ramblers Website for any Group in the country including that of the Portsmouth Group. However members of other RA groups who wish to receive a pre-printed copy of our programme should send three stamped, self-addressed envelopes PLUS A BOOK OF 12 SECOND CLASS STAMPS PER ANNUM to Ann O’Neil, 223 Tangier Road, Copnor, Portsmouth PO3 6PQ. Please quote your RA number.

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

Blacks, (all branches) 69/75 Above Bar St, Southampton 023 80223843 Millets Leisure Ltd, all branches 023 92851653 Cotswold Outdoor, (all branches) 13 Lower Northam Rd, Hedge End or 01489 799555 51 East St, Chichester 01243 788167 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.

This link is to the Hampshire Rambler Magazine site where you can download the current and past magazines: http://www.amphotographica.com/HantsRambler/Hampshire%20Rambler%20Magazine%20Library%20%28web%20ver. %29/ Thank You to all those who have made this programme possible. Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 3

INFORMATION FOR WALK LEADERS

New walk leaders are always welcome. Every assistance will be given to those wishing to lead a walk for the first time. The Portsmouth Group has a Walk Leaders Guidelines document which can be downloaded from the Portsmouth Group Website. The address is http://www.portsmouth-ramblers.hampshire.org.uk/membersinfo.html This document has a great deal of useful information, especially for new leaders, and is recommended reading.

As walks are submitted for the next walking programme they are uploaded to an electronic calendar. This calendar can be viewed either on the Portsmouth Ramblers Website http://www.portsmouth-ramblers.hampshire.org.uk/membersinfo.html or on the calendar website itself. This allows leaders to see the locations of walks already submitted and the current availability of dates in real time. In addition the current and future programme of walks can also be added to any electronic calendar programme held on a smartphone or PC. It will then be automatically updated whenever a change is made to a walk or a walk added. Instructions on how to do this are available on the Portsmouth Ramblers Website as shown above.

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 & varied programme for the Group and occasionally dates have to be re-arranged or a walk carried forward to the next programme.

WALK SUBMISSIONS 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. NB: Please ensure walk distances are as accurate as possible.

Leaders should report any incident or accident to the Secretary ([email protected]) and any obstructions or broken stiles etc. to the Footpaths/Walking Envrionment/Access Secretary - Mark Page, ([email protected]) 16 Stansted Road, Southsea PO5 1SA, including grid references where possible.

Any walk leader who has led a minimum of 8 walks over the last three programmes may apply to the Treasurer for re- imbursement 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. All walks appear on WALKS FINDER (Ramblers national database of walks on the WEB). Would leaders please advise David Nichols or Chris Mac Arthur if walk details change so WALKS FINDER can be updated and walkers contacted.

The Committee

Chairman David Nichols 023 9252 9490 Members Vice Chairman Peter Chilton 01243 936520 Roy O'Neil 023 9266 8002 Secretary Linda Prior 023 9229 1324 Les Bailey 023 9266 0208 Treasurer David Farrow 023 9225 4283 Paul Harvey 023 9252 3404 Footpaths/Walking Environment/Access Mark Page 023 9283 0803 Secretary Programme Chris Mac Arthur 023 9264 1737 Co-opted Members Co-ordinator Distribution Secretary Ann O’Neil 023 9266 8002 Ken Peers 023 9261 8533 Membership Secretary David Nichols 023 9252 9490 Social Secretary Vacant Publicity David Nichols 023 9252 9490 Area Representative David Nichols 023 9252 9490 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 4

Ramblers Worldwide 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 Linda Prior on 023 92291324 or email her at [email protected] Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 5

USEFUL WEB LINKS

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 http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure/walking_cycling_horseriding/footpaths_and_bridleways/unavailable_routes/temporary_ path_closure_list.aspx

Dorset http://www.dorsetforyou.com/rightsofway

These links are for bus, train and ferry web sites.

First Bus http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/hampshire/home/index.php

Stagecoach buses http://www.stagecoachbus.com/south/

Bus timetables for the whole of the UK http://www.traveline.org.uk/

South West 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. More detailed information about road closures can also be found on the relevant Council website. http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 6

Dates to remember

The AGM will take place on Tuesday 17th November 7:30pm for 8pm. Full details will appear in the next programme.

Don't forget to check Walks Finder or the Online Calendar 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 PDF version of the programme just click on the Walk Title to see the latest information on Walks Finder about that particular walk.

The walks shown in this programme are now taken directly from Walks Finder. This allows more detailed information to be included for each walk such as the Post Code (for Sat. Nav. users) and the availability of toilet facilities at the start of a walk. This will become even more useful in future as leaders become familiar with the various options available in Walks Finder. The majority of leaders now input their walks directly into Walks Finder.

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.

Sat 4 July 2015 10:05 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Around Creech Woods, Denmead Starts at 10:05: Park in the HCC Car Park in Kidmore Lane, Denmead (PO7 6HL, SU659120) Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station. Leader to meet at start. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) No hills or stiles. Map number EX 119 new map number OL3. For those going by public transport First Bus X9 leaves The Hard at 09:15, Commercial Road 09:20, 09:52 arrives Denmead 10:02 Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 13:30 Contact: Jan and Richard, 02392266619 Suitability: No car needed

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ADDITIONAL WALK NOT SHOWN IN THE MARCH-JUNE PROGRAMME. Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 7

Sat 4 July 2015 10:15 - 9 miles/14.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Rosie Collins Memorial walk Starts at 10:15: Alresford station car-park(pay and display) (SO24 9JW, SU588324) Meet at 09:00: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 2AY, SU657051) Map number EX132 new map number OL32 Walk via Wayfarers walk, Cheriton, Cheriton Wood, Bishop Sutton, Titchbourne Down Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Linda P, 02392291324 or 07443528575

PLEASE NOTE THIS WALK HAS A DIFFERENT MEETING TIME AND LEADER FROM THAT SHOWN IN THE MARCH-JUNE PROGRAMME.

DON'T FORGET YOU CAN SUBMIT WALKS FOR THE NEXT OR FUTURE PROGRAMMES AT ANY TIME. JUST ADD YOUR WALK DIRECTLY ONTO WALKS FINDER.

Sun 5 July 2015 10:20 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate (Finishes 17:30 approx.) Across Hindhead Common Starts at 10:20: Haslemere Station has a car park and charges £2. (GU27 2QB, SU897329) Train Times: Fratton 9:41; 9:50 Map number EX133 new map number OL33. Walk via Hindhead, Brook (PH), Gibbet Hill Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 17:30 Contact: Michael L, 01329 849987 Suitability: No car needed

Fri 10 July 2015 19:00 - 3.5 miles/5.6 km - Leisurely (Finishes 20:30 approx.) Town Trail Starts at 19:00: Gosport Ferry Gardens. There is a car park in Stoke Road. The start can also be reached by First Eclipse Bus E1 or E2 from or the Gosport Ferry from Portsmouth Harbour (there are senior citizen concessions on the ferry). (PO13 9LE, SU562005) Flat walk with no stiles. Remember to bring your bus pass. Map number EX 119 new map number OL3 . Walk via Haslar Lake, Gosport Park and Stoke Road Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 20:30 Contact: David H, 07899459426 Surroundings: City, town Facilities: Toilet

Sat 11 July 2015 10:15 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 15:00 approx.) Nelson Ahoy! Starts at 10:15: Pepper Box Hill National Trust Car Park Top of Hill above Salisbury right hand turn off A35 (SP5 3QL, SU212248) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station 20 min Parking zone N. SIDE (PO6 2PG, SU658051) Map EX130 Trafalgar House, Downton(Lunch), Barford Down Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 15:00 Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863 Surroundings: Farmland Suitability: Dog friendly Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 8

Sat 11 July 2015 10:20 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) 5 or under Strolls - Selborne West Starts at 10:20: Car park behind Selborne Arms, Selborne (GU34 3JU, SU742335) Meet at 09:45: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Not up Zig-Zag. One incline and one hill taken slowly. Good views. Map No. Ex 133 new map number OL33. Walk via Noar Hill, Selborne Common. Coffee stop only. Pub available at finish. Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: Roy O, 02392668002 or 07523562532 Facilities: Toilet, Parking

Sun 12 July 2015 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Dundridge Dash Starts at 10:00: Beaconhill Beeches car park. (SO32 3LJ, SU598227) Meet at 09:10: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Map EX119 new map number OL3 - undulating walk passing through Steyne Farm, Dundridge (lunch), and Stephen's Castle Down Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Linda P, 02392291324 or 07443528575 Surroundings: Farmland

Fri 17 July 2015 18:30 - 5 miles/8 km - Leisurely (Finishes 21:45 approx.) Beside The Seaside - Southsea Starts at 18:30: Start near the main Canoe Lake Cafe. Free parking available in nearby streets. Bus routes close by. (PO4 0QL, SZ655984) Meet at 18:30: Meet at starting point. Meet leader at start. (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 Estimated finish time: 21:45 Contact: Steve & Carol, 023 9278 8664 Surroundings: Coast Suitability: Dog friendly, Pushchair friendly, Child friendly, No car needed

ALWAYS CHECK WALKS FINDER BEFORE SETTING OUT ON A WALK. NEVER RELY ON THE PRINTED PROGRAMME.

Sat 18 July 2015 10:00 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:30 approx.) Pond to Pond and back - Petersfield Starts at 10:00: Petersfield Heath Pond free Car Park (SU755226) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station North side parking area (SU657051) EX120 new map number OL8 Some steepish slopes Via Goose Green, Tornbery Hill, SDW. Buriton Pond Leader to meet at start Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:30 Contact: Bob Cs, 02392696251 or 07833772056 Surroundings: Country park Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 9

Sat 18 July 2015 10:10 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:30 approx.) Eastbourne to Berwick Starts at 10:10: Eastbourne Station (TV609991) Finishing point: Berwick Railway Station. Option of meal at pub next to station. (BN26 6TA, TQ525067) Starting place: Eastbourne Station. Train times: Cosham 08:05, Havant 08:11, arrive Brighton 09:18. Train to Eastbourne leaves Brighton at 09:32 arriving Eastbourne 10:04. If travelling from Fratton you need to catch the 07:37 with the option of changing at Havant to join the train from Cosham or staying on the train and arriving in Brighton at 08:48. Map number OL25. Via Jevington, Alfriston finish at Berwick Linear walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:30 Contact: Clive & Chris, 02392 641737 or 07889 130187 Facilities: Refreshments, Toilet Suitability: No car needed

Sun 19 July 2015 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Day Return To Scotland from Old Winchester Hill Starts at 10:00: Old Winchester Hill Car Park (SU646215) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station (SU657051) EX119 new map number OL3 via Old Winchester Hill, Chidden Down, and Hyden wood Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Peter C, 01243936520 or 07999519141

Fri 24 July 2015 18:20 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate (Finishes 20:45 approx.) An evening at the foot of the Hangers near Petersfield Starts at 18:20: Petersfield Railway Station (GU32 3EJ, SU744235) Extended pub stop at the Harrow Inn. Estimated arrival time at the Harrow is 8:30pm to enable time for food orders. Anyone wishing to return directly to Petersfield should arrive there at 9pm otherwise the final mile will be down a quiet lane after dark Map No. Ex 133 new map number OL33. Train departs Fratton 17:54 Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 22:00 Contact: Michael L, 01329 849987 Suitability: No car needed

Sat 25 July 2015 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) David's Doddles - Titchfield to Warsash Starts at 10:00: Titchfield Square bus stop. The start can be reached by bus No. 65, X4 and X5 from Fareham which run half hourly. (PO14 4AQ, SU539058) Finishing point: Warsash Clock Tower (SO31 9FN, SU490062) Flat with some seashore walking. Walk via Meon Shore, Hook Lane. Map number EX119 new map number OL3 Linear walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: David H, 07899459426 Surroundings: Coast Suitability: Dog friendly, No car needed

Sun 26 July 2015 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:45 approx.) A Trip to the Dentist from Duncton Starts at 10:00: Duncton Down View Car Park (GU28 0NA, SU954160) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) A hilly walk with great views. Walking through Sutton, up and over Bignor Hill. Lunch at Houghton. Return through The Denture and back over the hill and Barlavington Down. Map EX121 new map number OL10 Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:45 Contact: Terry & Rita, 02392666439 Surroundings: Open country Designation: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 10

Fri 31 July 2015 18:30 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km - Leisurely (Finishes 20:45 approx.) Have Faith - from Havant Starts at 18:30: Meet outside St. Faith's Church, West St. Havant. Bus and rail stations within 5 mins walk. Free parking nearby. (PO9 1PF, SU717062) Meet at 18:25: Meet at starting point. Meet leader at start. (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 Estimated finish time: 20:45 Contact: Steve & Carol, 023 9278 8664 Surroundings: Farmland, City, town, Coast Suitability: Dog friendly, Child friendly, No car needed

Sat 1 August 2015 10:20 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) 5 and Under Strolls - Bishops Waltham Starts at 10:20: Going North on B2177 at 2nd Bishops Waltham roundabout turn left for roadside parking next to lake. (SO32 1NY, SU550175) Mostly flat. Coffee stop only. Pub availble at finish. Map No. Ex 119 new map number OL3 . Walk via Galley Down, Highfield Farm. Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: Roy O, 02392668002 or 07523562532

ALWAYS CHECK WALKS FINDER BEFORE SETTING OUT ON A WALK. NEVER RELY ON THE PRINTED PROGRAMME.

Sat 1 August 2015 10:20 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:00 approx.) Arundel round Starts at 10:20: Swanbourne Lake Car Parking area, Arundel, (if full use road south of Bridge) (BN18 9AB, TQ019079) Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station North Side parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) EX121 new map number OL10. Arundel Park, Amberley Station, North Stoke, TEA AND CAKES at finish The Black Rabbit Pub is also available, near finish of the walk. Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 15:00 Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863 Surroundings: Country park Designation: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast

Sun 2 August 2015 10:00 - 13.5 miles/21.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Loop round Four Marks Starts at 10:00: Chawton Park Wood car park (GU34 5ED, SU671360) Meet at 09:00: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3DR, SU657051) Anticlockwise walk round Four Marks. Pub stop at Golden Pheasant in Lower Farringdon. Via Medstead, Soldridge, Old Down Wood, St Swithun's Way, Lower Farringdon, Chawton Wood. Map EX 132 new map number OL32. Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Malcolm H, 02392221925 or 07747547727

Fri 7 August 2015 18:35 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 20:30 approx.) Upper Hamble Country Park Starts at 18:35: Train times: Fratton 18:08, Cosham 18:17 (SO30 2DN, SU522133) Map No. Ex 119 new map number OL3. Walk via Catland Copse Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 20:30 Contact: Michael L, 01329 849987 Suitability: No car needed Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 11

Sat 8 August 2015 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:45 approx.) East Lavant Starts at 10:00: Park in Sheepwash Lane near playing field East of A286 (PO18 0AT, SU859083) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station. Leader to meet at start. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Two hills taken slowly. Map number Ex 120 new map number OL8. Walk via West Dean, Trundle, Hill Fort. Start of the walk can be reached by Stagecoach No. 60 bus from Chichester which runs every 30 minutes. Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 13:45 Contact: Jan and Richard, 02392266619 Suitability: Dog friendly, No car needed

Sun 9 August 2015 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:45 approx.) To Bee or not to Bee from Washington Starts at 10:00: Washington Car Park on South Downs Way A24 Advisable to approach from Storrington route to come in on roundabout for south bound carriageway. Footpath sign for South Downs Way short distance from roundabout. (RH20 4AR, TQ121129) Meet at 08:45: Car Park of Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Outstanding views and some hills. EX 121 new map number OL10. Walk Via Chanctonbury Ring and Cissbury Ring. Lunch at Findon. Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:45 Contact: Terry & Rita, 02392666439

Sat 15 August 2015 10:10 - 9 miles/14.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 15:00 approx.) Chalton circular Starts at 10:10: Chalton E Hants C/p NOT Pub car park next to Red Lion Pub. (PO8 0BG, SU731160) Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station North Side Parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) EX120 new map number OL8 Lady Holt, Compton Down(coffee) Markwells Wood (Lunch), Finchdean, Chalton Down (good views) Gentle climbs taken slowly Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 15:00 Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863 Surroundings: Farmland Suitability: Dog friendly

Sun 16 August 2015 10:30 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:30 approx.) Salisbury To Stonehenge and Larkhill Walk Starts at 10:30: Meet outside Salisbury Station. (SP2 7NL, SU137300) Finishing point: Larkhill We will catch the X5 bus back to Salisbury from Larkhill at the end of the walk. (SP4 8QU, SU129445) Train times: Portsmouth & Southsea 09:12, Fratton 09:15, Cosham 09:23, Fareham 09:34 which arrives in Salisbury at 10:26. Walk via Old Sarum, Salterton, Great Durnford. Map No. EX130 Linear walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 15:30 Contact: Adrian P, 07825 984476 Facilities: Toilet Suitability: No car needed Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 12

Sat 22 August 2015 10:00 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:15 approx.) South to Chidham Starts at 10:00: Southbourne Parish Church. Park in adjacent street Stein Street (PO10 8JN, SU769056) Meet at 09:20: Cosham Railway Station North Side car parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051). Southbourne can be reached by Stagecoach bus No. 700 (every 20 minutes) and regular trains from Portsmouth. EX 120 new map number OL8 Chidham Pond, Cobnor Pond, Chidham Point Flat, coastal in places, walk Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:15 Contact: Paul H, 07801 267427 Suitability: No car needed

Sun 23 August 2015 10:20 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:30 approx.) Shawford to Shawford - by many Ways Starts at 10:20: Meet at Shawford Railway Station. Train times Fratton 09:26, 09:30, Cosham 09:35, 09:40, Fareham 09:46 arrive Shawford 10:17. Car parking available at and near station for those wanting to drive. (SO21 2BN, SU472249) Finishing point: Shawford Railway Station. Option of meal at the Bridge, Shawford. Trains leave at 12 minutes past the hour. (SO21 2BN, SU472249) EX132 new map number OL32 Walk via Monarch's way, Owslebury, Pilgrim's Trail, Monarch's Way, Upham (lunch), King's Way, Morestead. Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:30 Contact: Chris and Angela, 02392641737 or 07889130187 Surroundings: Farmland Facilities: Parking Suitability: No car needed

NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBMIT WALKS FOR THE NEXT PROGRAMME

Sat 29 August 2015 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) David's Doddles - Chichester to Pagham Harbour Starts at 10:00: Avenue De Chatres Multi- Storey car park. Chichester can also be reached by frequent trains from Cosham and Portsmouth or by the 700 bus which runs every 20 minutes from Portsmouth Harbour via Commercial Road, North End, Hilsea and Havant. (PO19 8DN, SU858044) Finishing point: Pagham Road, Sea Lane bus stop (PO21 4NR, SZ886975) Flat walk via Hunston, South Mundham. Map Number EX 120 new map number OL8. Bring any bus passes. Linear walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: David H, 07899459426 Facilities: Toilet Suitability: Dog friendly, No car needed

Sat 29 August 2015 10:00 - 8.5 miles/13.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Around Coombe Cross Starts at 10:00: East Meon Workhouse Lane Car Park (GU32 1PF, SU677222) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway station North Side short stay car park (PO6 3BD, SU657051) EX132 new map number OL32 walk via Salt Hill, Chidden Down, Whitewool Farm and Drayton. Hilly (some paths may be overgrown so long trousers advisable) Circular walk Local grade: C+ Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Susan C. 07913941420 or 01243 936520 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 13

Sun 30 August 2015 10:00 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Kithurst Hill to Patching Starts at 10:00: Kithurst Hill Car Park is located at the end of a narrow track off the B2139. Travelling from Amberley take a right hand turn after Springfield Farm. (RH20 4HW, TQ070124) Meet at 09:00: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) On the South Downs, walk via Clapham Common, Patching, Barpham Hill. Map EX121 new map number OL10. Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Linda P, 02392291324 or 07443528575

Sat 5 September 2015 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Droxford Starts at 10:00: Droxford Church. Park in the village. (SO32 3RB, SU606182) Meet at 09:20: Cosham Railway Station. Leader to meet at start. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Map no. Ex 119 new map number OL3. Walk via Meonstoke Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 13:30 Contact: Jan and Richard, 02392266619 Suitability: Dog friendly

Sun 6 September 2015 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:45 approx.) A Rogate Walk Starts at 10:00: Lay-by on A272 after B2070 towards Rogate from Sheet. (GU31 5AU, SU776239) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station. Leader to meet at start. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Map No. EX133 new map number OL33. Walk via Nyewood, Trotton (lunch). Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 15:45 Contact: Barbara, 07906066548 Surroundings: Farmland

Sat 12 September 2015 10:15 - 8.5 miles/13.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) Through the Woods to Mill Farm Starts at 10:15: Benbow Pond Car park, Midhurst off the A 272 East of Easebourne and Golf Club (GU28 9BX, SU913222) Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station North side parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) EX133 new map number OL33 Lickfold Bridge, Mill Farm, Lodsworth. Ice Creams may be available at the :Lodsworth Larder Some small inclines taken slowly Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863 Surroundings: Country park Suitability: Dog friendly

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Sun 13 September 2015 10:00 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:30 approx.) Itchen For A Walk Starts at 10:00: Meet at Mill Lane, Abbotsworthy. (SO21 1DU, SU497326) Meet at 09:00: Cosham Railway Station. Leader to meet at start. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Walk starts Mill Lane, Abbots Worthy. Walk via Easton, Ovington, Martyr Worthy. Map No. Landranger 185 Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 15:30 Contact: Adrian P, 07825 984476 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 14

Sat 19 September 2015 10:10 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Leisurely (Finishes 15:00 approx.) Puffing Around Hayling Starts at 10:10: Start at car park at end of Hayling Billy Trail, West Town. Extra parking available in nearby Furness Way. Bus route nearby. (PO11 0EH, SZ709997) Meet at 09:30: Meet at Cosham Railway Station. Cars to here if possible for lifts. (PO6 3DR, SU657051) A flat walk taking in some lesser-known parts of Hayling Island and with coastal stretches. Coffee and lunch breaks. Toilets en route. Map LR197 Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 15:00 Contact: Steve & Carol, 023 9278 8664 Surroundings: City, town, Coast Suitability: Dog friendly, Child friendly, No car needed

Sat 19 September 2015 10:20 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) 5 and Under Strolls - Droxford West Starts at 10:20: Droxford Church (SO32 3RB, SU606182) Meet at 09:45: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Easy ascent, good views, return along river valley. Coffee stop only. Pub available at finish. Map No. Ex 119 new map number OL3. Walk via Droxford Down, Meonstoke. Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: Roy O, 02392668002 or 07523562532

Sun 20 September 2015 10:15 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:30 approx.) Ventnor Downs and Bonchurch Starts at 10:15: Shanklin Railway Station, Isle of Wight (PO37 7AR, SZ581819) Meet at 09:00: Meet at Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Terminal to catch 09:15 catamaran to Ryde. Buy day return to Shanklin. (PO1 3PA, SU630001) Walk via Bonchurch Down, Bonchurch (inn) and Stenbury Down finishing at Chine Inn, Shanklin. Some hills including one steep one (hiking poles might be useful). Route crosses No3 bus route (Newport-Ventnor-Shanklin-Ryde) several times so options for shorter walks for individuals. Map OS OL19 Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:30 Contact: Bob Cy, 07742719811 Suitability: No car needed

NEARLY THE LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT WALKS FOR THE NEXT PROGRAMME

Sat 26 September 2015 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) David's Doddles - Portsdown to Denmead Starts at 10:00: Meet at car park opposite Churchillian Public House on summit of Portsdown Hill. This can also be reached by First Bus No. 7 (every 10 minutes) and 8 (every 15 minutes) and X9 (every 30 minutes) from Portsmouth with a short walk from the George. (PO6 3LZ, SU663064) Finishing point: Denmead Green Bus Stop. (PO7 6NR, SU656120) There is one descent and some lane walking. Walk via Pigeon House Lane and Wayfarer's Walk. Map number EX 119 new map number OL3. Linear walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: David H, 07899459426 Surroundings: Farmland Suitability: Dog friendly, No car needed Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 15

Sat 26 September 2015 10:00 - 9.7 miles/15.6 km - Moderate (Finishes 14:30 approx.) Up and Down the River Arun Starts at 10:00: Park on Mill Road near the bridge just south of entrance to Swanbourne Lake (BN18 9LH, TQ018077) Meet at 09:10: Cosham Railway Station North side short stay car park (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Via South Wood, Houghton, SDW, North Stoke, South Stoke. After one initial stiff climb, almost completely flat, except for a short climb into North Stoke Leader to meet at start Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 14:30 Contact: Malcolm H, 02392221925 or 07747547727 Ascent: 122 meters Ascent: 400 feet Surroundings: Farmland

Sun 27 September 2015 - Brecon walking week.

Sat 3 October 2015 10:00 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 17:00 approx.) London Autumn Walk Starts at 10:00: London Waterloo Railway Station, Platform 18 adj. to Underground entrance (SE1 8SJ, TQ310798) Finishing point: Richmond Railway station (TW9 1UD, TQ181751) EX 161, Waterloo Station, Wimbledon Park Station, Wimbledon All England Tennis club, Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, Richmond Station. PURCHASE SUPER OFF PEAK LONDON TRAVELCARDS group travel 3 together go for 1/3rd off. Railcards also may be used, Contact leader for groupings from stations. Linear walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 17:00 Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863 Surroundings: City, town Suitability: No car needed

Sun 4 October 2015 10:25 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Top of Hampshire Starts at 10:25: Petersfield Railway Station (GU32 3EQ, SU743235) Walk via Butser Hill, Buriton (PH). Train times: Fratton 9:33 bus to Havant train from Havant at 10:07 arriving Petersfield 10:23. Through trains back to Portsmouth after 16:00. Map No. EX133 new map number OL33 Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 17:20 Contact: Michael L, 01329 849987 Suitability: No car needed

WALK SUBMISSIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR THE NEXT PROGRAMME

AT THE TIME OF THIS PUBLICATION ENGINEERING WORKS, WHICH COULD AFFECT PUBLIC TRANSPORT WALKS, ARE NOT KNOWN BEYOND THIS DATE. ALWAYS CHECK WALKS FINDER FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION. A NUMBER OF PEOPLE MISSED WALKS IN THE LAST PROGRAMME BECAUSE THEY DID NOT CHECK WALKS FINDER – SO DON'T BE ONE OF THEM.

Sat 10 October 2015 10:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Leisurely (Finishes 13:30 approx.) Walderton and the Devils Humps Starts at 10:00: Park at Walderton Corner off B2146 to Stoughton. (PO18 9QB, SU787107) Meet at 09:30: Cosham Railway Station. Leader to meet at start. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) One hill taken slowly. Map No. Ex 120 new map number OL8. Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 13:30 Contact: Jan and Richard, 02392266619 Suitability: Dog friendly Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 16

Sun 11 October 2015 10:15 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:45 approx.) Wittering Wander Starts at 10:15: Meet outside The Old House At Home pub in West Wittering (PO20 8AD, SZ779983) Finishing point: Chichester Railway Station (PO19 8DL, SU858043) A linear walk from West Wittering to Chichester. CRS na. Meet outside The Old House At Home pub in West Wittering at 1015. I recommend people catch the 09:51 No. 53 bus from Chichester Bus Station to The Old House At Home Pub in West Wittering. Walk via West Ichenor, Westlands, Hunston. Map No. EX 120 new map number OL8 Linear walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 15:45 Contact: Adrian P, 07825 984476 Surroundings: Coast Suitability: Dog friendly, No car needed

Sat 17 October 2015 10:00 - 9 miles/14.5 km - Leisurely (Finishes 15:00 approx.) Walk from Owslebury Starts at 10:00: Ship Inn car park in Owlesbury (SO21 1LT, SU510232) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station. Leader to meet at start. (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Walk via Morestead. Map No. EX132 new map number OL32. Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 15:00 Contact: Nigel T, 01329829342 or 07804092933

Sun 18 October 2015 10:00 - 12.8 miles/20.6 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Farringdon and East Tisted Starts at 10:00: Layby on A32 to north of crossroads with roads to Petersfield (via Stoner Hill) and Ropley (GU34 3PP, SU688304) Meet at 09:10: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) A circular walk passing East Tisted, Rotherfield Park and Colemore. OL132 & 133. Pub at lunchtime Upper Farringdon Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Bob Cy, 07742719811 Surroundings: Farmland, Woodland

Sat 24 October 2015 10:00 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:30 approx.) Quality not Quantity from Woolbeding Starts at 10:00: Woolbeding Common National Trust Car Park From A272 before MIdhurst follow signs for Woolbeding, then Older Hill (GU29 0QQ, SU869261) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station North side parking area (PO6 3BD, SU657051) EX133 new map number OL33 Chithurst, Iping, Stedham Mill There are hills involved of short duration, then towards the finish a long slow climb Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:30 Contact: David N, 02392 529490 or 07765 100863 Surroundings: Country park Suitability: Dog friendly

Sat 24 October 2015 10:20 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) 5 or under Strolls - Selborne East Starts at 10:20: Car Park behind Selborne Arms (GU34 3JU, SU742335) Meet at 09:45: Cosham Railway Station (PO6 3BD, SU657051) Basically flat. Includes permissive path through Wick Woods. Coffee stop only. Pub available after finish. Map No. Ex 133 new map number OL33. Walk via Wick Woods, Candovers, Priory Farm Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: Roy O, 02392668002 or 07523562532 Facilities: Toilet, Parking Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 17

Sun 25 October 2015 09:30 - 13.5 miles/21.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Liss to Selborne circular Starts at 09:30: (GU33 7AB, SU777277) Train times Fratton 08:57, Havant 09:06, Petersfield 09:24 arrive Liss 09:29. Map No. EX 133 new map number OL33. Walk via Hurst, Selborne (lunch), Hawkley. Return trains from Liss leave at 18 minutes past the hour. Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Chris and Angela, 02392641737 or 07889130187 Suitability: No car needed

Sat 31 October 2015 10:00 – 6.5 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:00 approx.) David's Doddles - Havant to Nutbourne Starts at 10:00: The Havant Meridian Shopping Arcade below the multi-storey car park. This can be reached by numerous trains from Portsmouth and Cosham plus Stagecoach Buses 23 (every 10 minutes) and 700 (every 20 minutes from Portsmouth). (PO9 1UW, SU717063) Finishing point: Barleycorn Public House, Nutbourne on A259. Bus stop outside. (PO18 8SW, SU787054) This is a flat walk via Prinsted and Emsworth. Map number EX 120 new map number OL8. Bring any bus passes. Linear walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:00 Contact: David H, 07899459426 Facilities: Refreshments, Toilet, Parking Suitability: Dog friendly, No car needed

Sun 1 November 2015 10:20 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:30 approx.) Denny Lodge Walk Starts at 10:20: Beaulieu Road Station, Hampshire. Plenty of free parking, but walk will start from station entrance. Train departs Fratton 8:26, Cosham 8:35, change at Eastleigh. (SO42 7YQ, SU349062) Walk via Lyndhurst. Map No. OL22. Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:30 Contact: Michael L, 01329 849987 Facilities: Parking Suitability: No car needed

Sat 7 November 2015 10:00 - 8 miles/12.9 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:30 approx.) A walk in the Park 2 from Chalton Starts at 10:00: H C C free Car park Next to Red LIon Pub, Chalton (SU731160) Meet at 09:15: Cosham Railway Station North Side parking area (SU657051) EX120 new map number OL8 Some steepish slopes in Q E Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Buriton Pond Leader to meet at start Circular walk Local grade: C Estimated finish time: 14:30 Contact: Bob Cs, 02392696251 or 07833772056 Surroundings: Country park

WALKS TO LOOK FORWARD TO

Sun 20 December 2015 10:20 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:00 approx.) Mark's IOW Xmas walk Starts at 10:20: Shanklin Railway Station. (PO37 7LD, SZ580818) Meet at 09:00: Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Terminal for 09:15 catamaran to Ryde (PO1 3TT, SU629000) Map number: OL29 Walk via: Wroxall Circular walk Local grade: B Estimated finish time: 16:00 Contact: Mark, 023292 830803 Suitability: No car needed Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 18 Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 19

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) Meeting SU657051 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 Portsmouth Harbour 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) R Leader first name Portsmouth Group Summer - Autumn (July - October) 2015 Walks Programme Page 20

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.portsmouth-ramblers.hampshire.org.uk/membersinfo.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.