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Using local paths Rights of Way Landowners Responsibilities: Many rights of way cross private land and we ask you to bear Public rights of way are paths and tracks which you can use • Keep back the side growth and overhanging vegetation this in mind by keeping to the path and being responsible to cross private land, it is a criminal offence to prevent the • Reinstate paths across fields after ploughing or planting when using them. There are four types, please check which public exercising these rights. Driving a motorised vehicle on of crops path you are entitled to use (for example cyclists cannot use a public right of way without lawful consent is also a criminal footpaths). Wheelchairs, pushchairs and dogs are allowed offence. • Maintain most stiles and gates on all types of right of way. Any permissive paths or areas Hampshire County Council Responsibilities: • Should not obstruct paths or deter the use of them marked are not rights of way, but the landowner has given permission for the public to use them. • Ensure that rights of way are not obstructed • Should not plough paths at field edges To ensure that the countryside and its visitors are protected • Maintain the surface in a fit condition for its intended use • Should not keep dangerous animals be sure to: (including certain bulls) on paths • Maintain most bridges • Be safe and take care when crossing roads • Signposts and waymarkers • Wear suitable clothing and shoes for the weather • Authorise stiles and gates conditions • Keep the definitive map up-to-date • Leave gates and property as you find them

• Keep dogs under close control and on leads near For information on rights of way and how to use them, to livestock report a problem or to view the definitive rights of way map • Take your litter home please contact: • Consider other countryside users Hampshire County Council The Castle Winchester SO23 8UJ Website: www.hants.gov.uk Tel: 0300 555 1375 The Wey Walk Route Description (circa 1.75 miles) 15. Follow to the end of Bakers Alley and continue straight on, noting the River Wey The Northern Source of the River Wey – the last leg of resurfacing again on your left next to The Bank public car park. The suggested walk start point is the Railway Station, Station Road, Alton GU34 2PZ 16. Alton Community Centre is at the far end of the car park. The site has a long and The Wey Walk (Grid Ref: SU 7227 3970). varied history, starting out as Fielder's Brewery, then becoming Wey Iron Works, fire At the entrance to the open space known as Will Hall Meadow, you will find the last Wey Walk station, warehouse, Kerridge's car workshop, ARP (Air Raid Precautions) station and an lectern with information about the River Wey and the local area. The northern source of the Alton Station to King’s Pond - The first leg of The Wey Walk underwear factory. River Wey is located here. 17. After the Community Centre, turn right onto Amery Hill then left to enter Tanhouse The station is the terminus for two railway lines; the main Alton Line which runs to London 24. Follow the footpath through the open space exiting at the far end onto Brick Kiln Lane. Lane. As the name suggests Tanhouse Lane was used to access tanneries located beside Waterloo and the Mid Hants Watercress Line Heritage Railway which runs to Alresford. Named after the brick kiln and cottages that were located about two-thirds of the way up the river. It also has links to the brutal murder of Sweet Fanny Adams in 1867. Look out for the first Wey Walk information panel along the route detailing interesting things the Lane. to look out for on this leg of the walk. 18. Continue the full length of Tanhouse Lane and use the footpath to enter Flood Meadows. 25. From Brick Kiln Lane, you have several options: 1. Starting at the station ticket office, face the car park and turn left following the pavement. Flood Meadows – The fourth leg of The Wey Walk i. Re-trace the Wey Walk route back to the start point. 2. Exit the station car park onto Paper Mill Lane via the steps, to avoid the steps continue ii. Follow Lenten Street towards the town centre and High Street where you can approx. 50m to the station car park main exit. Flood Meadows is a public open space owned by Alton Town Council and managed with the help of local volunteer group The Alton Society. Here is the next Wey Walk lectern with explore what shops, cafes, eateries and bars Alton has to offer. Then continue to 3. Cross the road to the opposite side and turn left, following the pavement and passing information about Flood Meadows and the fourth leg of the walk. the top of the High Street where you will find the Alton Assembly Rooms, The Rock Cottage on your right and continue under the railway bridge. Cairn War Memorial and the Curtis Museum on your right. Continue along the 4. Follow the pavement until you reach the Golden Olympic Post Box which was painted to 19. The suggested route through Flood Meadows follows the lower footpath next to the pavement crossing the mini roundabout and passing Alton House Hotel until you commemorate local equestrian Peter Charles, British gold medal winner at the London river. The lower river path is quite uneven and unsuitable for bicycles. There is a more reach Paper Mill Lane and the Station start point. 2012 Summer Olympics. accessible alternate route along the tarmac footpath to the right of the river. Both paths lead you to ‘Flood Meadows Gateway’ where the next lectern is located. iii. Join the ‘Six Hills of Alton Walk’, a 11-mile circular ramble around Alton. The 5. Turn right into Waterside Court, previously the site of a paper mill which closed in 1909. route has magnificent views of the town and its surrounding countryside from each 20. Wey Walk riverside route; take the lower river path on your left following the River Wey Follow the road through the Court to the T-junction taking a right, then walk a few paces of the six hills surrounding Alton, one of which is Brick Kiln Lane Hill. For the full as it meanders through the old watercress beds and over several little footbridges until and look for a narrow footpath on your left with the sign ‘King’s Pond’. ‘Six Hills of Alton Walk’ visit www.alton.gov.uk or pick up a leaflet from Alton you re-join the tarmac path near the archway and bridge which form the ‘Gateway to Town Council in the Market Square. 6. Cross the road and follow the footpath, passing through the zig-zag barrier to arrive at Flood Meadows.’ King’s Pond. Alternative route; Follow the main tarmac path past the dipping platform on the left, up the King’s Pond to High Street - The second leg of The Wey Walk slight slope to a crossroads of paths. Take the footpath to your left and go slightly downhill to re-join the riverside path by the ‘Gateway to Flood Meadows.’ (NB: cyclists please take care King’s Pond is a public open space owned by Alton Town Council, it supports a range of and use caution as there are often dogs and children in the area.) wildlife, birds and wildflowers. This is the site of the second Wey Walk lectern with interesting Alton Train Station Town Hall, Market Square information on King’s Pond and what to look out for on the second leg of the walk. Flood Meadows Gateway to the northern source of the Curtis Museum Gateway to Flood Meadows 7. The suggested route around the pond is to the right, however you can take either path as River Wey – The fifth leg of the Wey Walk they both meet again at the far end of the pond near where the railway bridge crosses the Allen Gallery Will Hall Meadow road. This was the location of Orps Fulling Mill which lay across the river here however, The Flood Meadows Gateway was installed by Alton Town Council and the Amery Hill the buildings were demolished when the railway line and embankment were constructed. Residents Association in 2020. Here you will find the Wey Walk archway, wooden footbridge, St Lawrence Church 8. Exit King’s Pond turning right onto Lower Turk Street and follow the pavement under the carved animal sculptures and the fifth Wey Walk information lectern. Fanny Adam's Grave railway bridge, on your right is a former brewery site. Harp Lager Brewery opened here 21. Exit Flood Meadows by walking under the archway and crossing the footbridge over the in 1962, it then passed ownership to Bass who enlarged it and in 2002 it was taken over river, heading towards the road. The footpath joins the road where Lenten Street merges by Molson Coors. The Molson Coors Brewery eventually closed in May 2015, bringing an withAlton Trtheain StationBasingstoke Road, a cottage nearby was formerly an Alton Toll House. end to hundreds of years of brewing history in Alton. 22. TurnCurtis Museumright walking along the pavement towards the junction with the New Odiham Road. 9. The River Wey flows through the former brewery site. When the area is redeveloped TheAllen areaGallery of grassland on your right is owned by the local water company. the Wey Walk will be able to follow along the riverbanks through the site. For now we 23. AtSt Lawrencethe junction Church cross the New Odiham Road to join the pavement on the continue along Lower Turk Street. The elegant white building positioned alongside the oppositeFanny Adam sideÕs Grave and enter the open space opposite with the River Wey on road adjacent to the former brewery site is Culverton House. Rebuilt around 1827, the yourTown Hall,right Mark aset indicated Square by the line of trees. house is grade II listed. Gateway to Flood Meadows 10. At the end of the street there is a mini roundabout, turn right and cross the busy Will Hall Meadow Drayman’s Way with care using the central pedestrian island. Public Car Park 11. Continue right following Drayman’s Way down the slight hill until you reach Manor public One Way System car park entrance. Turn left into the car park and you will see the river resurface beside you on your left running parallel with Weyside Walk. Wey walk Route Alternative Routes 12. Walk through Weyside Walk. On your left is the side lodging range of the former George Inn dating from 1501. Railway Line RiveWILLr HALL MEADOW High Street to Flood Meadows – The third leg of The Wey Walk Alton was settled by early Saxons who left a large cemetery nearby, remains of Roman dwellings have also been found in the area. Today Alton High Street is home to many independent shops, some well-known chains and a varied selection of pubs, cafes and eateries. 13. Exit Weyside Walk onto the High Street where there is a panel in a planter Public Car Park Alternative Routes with information about the third leg of The Wey Walk. 14. Cross the High Street and turn right, enter Bakers Alley on your left One Way System Railway Line adjacent to the Bakers Arms pub. (NB cyclists will need to dismount to Wey walk Route negotiate both these alleys and the High Street crossing.) River