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ALTON Walking & Cycling Festival 1st – 31st May 2021 Welcome... Key: to Alton Town Councils walking and cycling festival. We are delighted that Walking experience isn’t necessary for this year’s festival is able to go ahead and that we are able to offer a range Easy: these as distances are relatively short and paths and of walks and cycle rides that will suit not only the more experienced enthusiast gradients generally easy. These walks will be taken but also provide a welcome introduction to either walking or cycling, or both! at a relaxed pace, often stopping briefly at places of Alton Town Council would like wish to thank this year’s main sponsor, interest and may be suitable for family groups. the Newbury Buiding Society and all of the volunteers who have put together a programme to promote, share and develop walking and cycling in Moderate: These walks follow well defined paths and tracks, though they may be steep in places. They and around Alton. should be suitable for most people of average fitness. Please Note: Harder: These walks are more demanding and We would remind all participants that they must undertake a self-assessment there will be some steep climbs and/or sustained for Covid 19 symptoms and no-one should be participating in a walk or cylcle ascent and descent and rough terrain. These walks ride if they, or someone they live with, or have recently been in close contact are more suitable for those with a good level of with have displayed any symptoms. fitness and stamina. ■ You will need to physically distance from anyone not in Strenuous: These walks are much longer and more your household. strenuous and there may be some steep climbs and/ ■ A helmet MUST be worn and bike in a road worth condition on or sustained ascent and descent. These walks will suit all cycling activities. those with a good level of fitness and stamina. ■ Please bring your own alcohol-based hand sanitiser, face covering and basic Easy – ideal for new cyclists first aid kit. (We recommend that the walk leader also brings a first aid kit, but for minor incidents it may be better to use your own.) If you touch Occasional cyclists gates and stiles wash your hands as soon as you can. We recommend carrying alcohol-based hand sanitiser and gloves. Confident cyclists – moderate pace ■ Wear suitable clothing and footwear for the conditions. ■ Please bring your own food and plenty of water. Many walks are in the Confident off-road cyclists countryside/woodland so rest stops for toilets may not be possible. Experienced cyclists – brisk pace ■ Please arrange your own transport. All travel costs (buses, trains and parking are at the expense of the walker. Experienced cyclists – various paces ■ Please arrive 15 minutes before the start if your walk. All walks and cycle rides must be booked in advance by booking All welcome. Children must be online at www.alton.gov.uk by emailing [email protected] accompanied by an adult or by returning the attached booking form. Ideal for over 16s Families welcome but children must be able to walk longer distances Pushchair friendly

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Design by www.crimsongraphics.co.uk T: 01420 511 744 Saturday 1st May Sunday 2nd May Tuesday 4th May Walkers Are Welcome Wind And Water Circuit To Upper Farringdon Alton To Overton A circular walk around King’s Pond, followed A beautiful walk to through fields Both Alton and Overton are ‘Walkers are by, for those that wish, a walk around to Upper Farringdon and back along the old Welcome’ towns and this walk links the two Windmill Hill;. railway line. A gentle walking pace with by a delightful and interesting route. After Both walks take in the birds and other wildlife stiles. completing the walk, walkers will be returned to be found in these areas. Start time and meeting point: to Alton by coach, kindly provided by Alton The Dawn Chorus walk will introduce people 9.30 am Jubilee Playing Fields Town Council. to the early morning birds that are vocal art Approx distance and duration: The walk starts at Alton Town Hall, heads this time of day during the spring.’ 4.5 / 2 hours west to Beech and then , Start time and meeting point: and Bradley. The next section heads north 6.00 am King’s Pond to Nutley and on to Dummer, crossing the 9.00 am King’s Pond M3 just west of the village and continuing Approx distance and duration: , Wheatley And to North Waltham on a green . The final King’s Pond – 0.5 miles / 45 minutes Taking in beautiful views, the walk crosses section of the route is via Steventon Church Windmill Hill – 1.25 miles / 1.5 hours open fields to Home Hangar and continues and Ashe Park, passing close to the source via River Hill Farm to Wheatley before of the . The walk goes through looping south and west to South Hay and lovely, quiet countryside and some attractive Stubbs Farm. The route descends, then villages. climbs the hangar and returns to Binsted via Start time and meeting point: Monday 3rd May Forty Acres and Holy Cross Church. There are two stiles, steepish climbs and walking at a 9.00 am Town Hall, Market Square Six Hills Of Alton – Full Circuit moderate pace. Approx distance and duration: Enjoy taking in the magnificent views of Start time and meeting point: 20 miles / 7 – 8 hours Alton from the six surrounding hills around 10.00 am Binsted Recreation Ground the town. Approx distance and duration: Start time and meeting time: 4.5 miles / 2 hours 10.00 am The Butts, Alton Alton’s Civil War Walk Approx distance and duration: A guided walk visiting places of interest which 11 miles / 4.5 – 5 hours are historic sites connected with the . Alton Town Tour Start time and meeting point: Take a guided tour around key historic landmarks in Alton such as St Lawrence 11.30 am Cairn (War Memorial) Thedden And The Bluebells Church and the Friends Meeting House. Approx distance and duration: In Ackender Wood Start time and meeting point: 2.5 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours A pretty, undulating walk going through 2.30 pm Cairn (War Memorial) ‘Hungry Copse’ to . The walk Approx distance and duration: then goes through the outskirts of Beech and 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours along the top of Ackender Wood, where the Evening Walk - Binsted Circuit bluebells should be beautiful. Walking at a This walk starts at Binsted, walking via moderate pace. Hay Place, over to River Hill Farm and past Start time and meeting point: Telegraph House. The walk will go north to Evening Walk - Farringdon Circuit 10.00 am Alton Community Centre the edge of Redcap Copse and then back to A scenic evening walk following a circuit Approx distance and duration: the start with some lovely views. There are around Farringdon. Walking along the disused 6.5 miles / 3 hours two stiles, steepish climbs and walking at a railway, paths, woods and fields. moderate pace. Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: 6.00 pm Lower Farringdon, Woodside Lane 6.30 pm Binsted Recreation Ground Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: 4.5 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours 3.7 miles / 2 hours Wednesday 5th May Thursday 6th May Saturday 8th May Parish Of , Via Bentley Station To Alton Station This circular walk explores the parish of The walk leaves Anstey Park and heads along The route is via Redcap Copse, Binsted Shalden, and takes a route out of Alton Anstey Mill Lane, under the railway, then Plateau, Binsted, Holy Cross Church, Wyck, towards Shalden village through beautiful follow the path along the River Wey. Heading Neatham and back to Alton Station. A mix parkland, woods and byways and returns via up Lower Neatham Mill Lane to join the St of fields and woodland, with beautiful views. Anstey Park. There are a few stiles, some Swithun’s Way to return to Anstey Park. There are stiles, one steep hill and walking at ascents but not steep. Walking at a moderate pace. a moderate pace. Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: 11.00 am Alton Town Hall, Market Square 9.30 am Anstey Park, Finnimore Pavilion 9.30 am Bentley railway station Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: 6.5 miles / 3 hours 3 miles / 1.5 hours 7.5 miles / 3.5 hours

Rowledge And Evening Walk - Bluebells In Tree Walk Ackender Wood Sunday 9th May A walk round west , Glenbervie The walk starts with a climb up into Ackender Six Hills Of Alton – East Circuit Inclosure and Holt Pound, stopping to Wood, which will be walked very slowly. A This is part of the Six hills of Alton walk. This appreciate trees, both familiar and exotic, circular route will then be taken through the walk includes three of the magnificent views and to discuss issues round the importance of wood taking in the best of the bluebells and of Alton from the surrounding hills to the east trees. Walking at a gentle pace. One steep the beech trees coming into leaf. of the town. gradient. Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting time: Start time and meeting point: 6.30 pm at Jubilee Playing Fields (Harry 10.00 am Alton Town Hall, Market Square 11.00 am Rowledge Recreation Ground Baker Pavilion) Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: 6 miles / 2.5 – 3 hours 2.5 miles / 2 – 3 hours 3 miles / 1.5 hours

Friday 7th May Monday 10th May Shortheath, And Wyck Circular Walk Around Lower This is a delightful circuit, taking in lovely A circular route offering an interesting heathland and beautiful woods. The route landscape that skirts around Lower Froyle goes through the eastern part of Binswood and cuts across to near Bentley, returning via and continues north on Green Lane to Wyck, the St Swithun’s Way. Climbing up Saintbury a quiet hamlet, before returning via East Hill there are lovely views back to Alton, and Worldham (crossing the line of a Roman once over the hill there are great views to Road), passing King John`s Hill and returning Alice Holt and beyond. A few hills and quite to Binswood before a final walk through a few stiles , past the ‘quaking Start time and meeting time: mire’ and back to the start. A walk with 2.00 pm Froyle Village Hall some gentle ascents and one short descent, Approx distance and duration: on steps. 5.5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am Shortheath Common car park Approx distance and duration: 6.5 miles / 3 hours Tuesday 11th May Alton And Its Two Lost Railways Thursday 13th May From the Butts, the route goes under Butts Bentley And Crondall Circuit and on to Chawton. The walk diverts Binsted, Froyle Mill And The walk takes in part of St Swithun’s Way, via the edge of Mingledown Wood and This walk starts at Binsted and heads down passes East Green and then heads north then goes through Chawton Park and on towards Froyle Mill, then across to Isington towards Crondall, through quiet and attractive to Farringdon. The return is via the disused Mill, returning via Isington and Bottom Copse. countryside, before looping back via Lee and back to The walk is mostly on footpaths or tracks, Wood, Swanthorpe House and Bury Court. Chawton, then across to the Sports Centre with a short stretch of lane walking. It crosses This is a very pleasant circuit with no steep and via the site of Treloars Hospital to the the railway line by a foot crossing south ascents. former Hospital Platform (still in existence). of Froyle Mill. There are six stiles, steepish Start time and meeting time: This is a pleasant and easy circuit, which climbs and walking at a moderate pace. 10.00 am Bentley Recreation Ground focuses upon some key sites in local railway Start time and meeting point: Approx distance and duration: history, as well as viewing several historic 10.00 am Binsted Recreation Ground 7 miles / 2.5 – 3 hours buildings and landscapes. Generally level, Approx distance and duration: with a gentle ascent towards Farringdon. 4.5 miles / 2.5 hours Start time and meeting time: Alton’s Civil War Walk 10.00 am The Butts, Alton A guided walk visiting places of interest which Approx distance and duration: Evening Walk - are historic sites connected with the English 6.5miles / 2.5 – 3 hours Walking along the edge of the common, Civil War. then through fields across to up to Start time and meeting point: the viewpoint for a brief pause and snack. 2.30 pm Cairn (War Memorial) Evening Walk - Binswood Circuit The return route is via the western end of Approx distance and duration: An evening walk from Shortheath Common and down the zig zag. 2.5 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours to Binswood, a piece of ancient woodland Start time and meeting point: now managed by the Woodland Trust. We 6.00 pm Car park behind the Selborne Arms will walk around the eastern and northern Approx distance and duration: sides of Binswood, returning through the 5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours Wednesday 12th May wood and finally taking in the western part of Shortheath Common, with its ‘quaking Six Hills Of Alton – West Circuit mire’. A gentle evening walk, with the hope This is part of the Six hills of Alton walk. This of hearing cuckoos calling. Friday 14th May walk includes three of the magnificent views Start time and meeting time: of Alton from the surrounding hills to the west 6.00 pm Shortheath Common Car Park The Hangers Of Selborne and north of the town. Approx distance and duration: And Noar Hill Start time and meeting time: 3 miles / 1.5 hours Starting from Selborne car park the walk 10.00 am Alton Town Hall, Market Square will go across and round Noar Hill and climb Distance/Approximate duration: up past Vineyard. After steady 6 miles / 2.5 – 3 hours climbing followed by a descent into the valley you will climb up to and return across Selborne Common finishing down the Zig Zag. There are a few stiles, some long ascents but not excessively steep and walking at a moderate pace. Start time and meeting point: 9.30 am Selborne Visitors car park Approx distance and duration: 7.6 miles / 4 hours Exploring Chawton House Saturday 15th May Monday 17th May Estate And Walled Gardens A lovely walk from Alton to Chawton. The Alton Town Tour A Walk Through Time At focus is upon the parkland and garden of Take a guided tour around key historic Chawton House Estate, once owned by Jane landmarks in Alton such as St Lawrence Explore our beautiful forests; take a journey Austen’s brother. Her letters and books have Church and the Friends Meeting House. through Alice Holt’s diverse history, touching many references to the house and gardens. Start time and meeting point: upon forestry, wildlife, and its industrial role This walk includes the village of Chawton, 11.30 am Cairn (War Memorial) over the centuries. Guided by our rangers, woodlands, fields and gardens. Includes a Approx distance and duration: wander along our forest tracks through a stop at the Chawton House tearoom where 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours variety of habitats - dense forest, ancient lunch can be purchased or bring a picnic to woodland and open meadows. eat on the lawn. There are a couple of stiles, Start time and meeting point: gentle inclines walking at a moderate pace. 10.00 am Alice Holt Café picnic tables Start time and meeting point: Sunday 16th May Approx. distance and duration: 10.30 am The Butts 3 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours Approx distance and duration: Monks Hill Via Neatham Loop 4 – 5 miles / 3 – 4 hours A walk out to the East of Alton, out to Neatham Down and on to Wyck before heading back into Alton. There are stiles Tuesday 18th May involved and a small amount of time spent Evening Walk - on local roads around the Wyck area - we William Cobbett Walk Starting at East Worldham Church following go out and return via . Faster This lovely circuit celebrates William Cobbett, a to a magnificent view across paced walk. the radical politician and countryman, whose Oakhanger and over to the Hills. Start time and meeting point: Rural Rides, written in the 1820s, includes Descending down a steep path through 10.00 am many descriptions of the East woods and fields joining the Hangers Way Approx distance and duration: countryside. The walk climbs out of Selborne and through more woods and fields. Finishing 6 miles / 2.5 hours to Noar Hill, then descends to back at East Worldham Church. Green and takes the Hangers Way along Start time and meeting point: to the isolated village of . Turning 6.30 pm East Worldham Church north east, we follow paths and tracks to Approx distance and duration: Alton’s Civil War Walk Stairs Hill and on to Bradshot Hall, returning 4.5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours A guided walk visiting places of interest which through orchards to reach Sotherington Lane are historic sites connected with the English and Priory Farm. Turning west, we return to Civil War. Selborne across the fields. There are some Start time and meeting point: stiles and some steep ascents and descents. 2.30 pm Cairn (War Memorial) Start time and meeting point: Approx distance and duration: 10.00 am Selborne visitor car park 2.5 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours Approx distance and duration: 9 miles / 5 hours Parish Of The Resurrection Thursday 20th May Saturday 22nd May Church Circuit Starting at All Saints Church walking via The Binsted, Wheatley And South Hay To Alton Butts, Jubilee Fields and Ackender Woods to Taking in beautiful views, the walk crosses A beautiful walk from Winchester to Alton. Beech and the delightful chapel of St Peters. open fields to Home Hangar and continues Starting off walking through the City of Then via footpaths and Flood Meadows to via River Hill Farm to Wheatley before Winchester and then through picturesque historic St Lawrence Church. Next via the looping south and west to South Hay and villages and countryside to Alton. St Swithun’s Way to Holybourne and St Stubbs Farm. The route descends, then Start time and meeting point: Holyrood’s Church. Finally returning to the climbs the hangar and returns to Binsted via 9.00 am Abbey Gardens, Winchester centre of Alton following the course of the Forty Acres and Holy Cross Church. There are Approx distance and duration: river Wey. There will be a stop at each church two stiles, steepish climbs and walking at a 20 miles / 8 – 9 hours to take in the atmosphere and architecture. moderate pace. Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: 1.00 pm Alton Town Hall, Market Square 10.00 am Binsted Recreation Ground Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: Sunday 23rd May 9 miles / 3 – 3.5 hours 4.5 miles / 2 hours Bentworth, Thedden And Ackender Wood The walk starts in the town and heads out Friday 21st May on a circular walk to Bentworth, Thedden, Wednesday 19th May Ackender Wood and then returns to the start. Evening Walk - Selborne Around The East Of Alton This is an undulating walk through open We start up the Zig Zags, then turn left and A walk around the East of Alton with local countryside and wooded areas. There are wend our way across fields to the bottom of historian Jane Hurst and looking at spots you lovely views at various points. Noar Hill. We skirt round the northern edge, may not be aware of. Start time and meeting point: then turn left towards the orchards beside the Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am Alton Town Hall, Market Square stream, then up to the site of Selborne Priory 11.00 am Cairn (War Memorial) Approx distance and duration: and back through the Lythes. Approx distance and duration: 11 miles / 4 – 5 hours Start time and meeting point: 2 – 3miles / 1.5 – 2 hours 6.00 pm Car park behind the Selborne Arms Approx distance and duration: Binsted, Froyle Mill And Isington 5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours Alton Tree Walk This walk starts at Binsted and heads down Exploring Ashdell and King’s Pond area, with towards Froyle Mill, then across to Isington stops at points of interest. Discover hidden Mill, returning via Isington and Bottom aspects of trees in Alton. Paved surface Copse. The walk is mostly on footpaths or throughout, some mild slopes and at one tracks, with a short stretch of lane walking. It point ascend 20 brick steps. crosses the railway line by foot crossing south Start time and meeting point: of Froyle Mill. There are six stiles, steepish 9.45 am Cairn (War Memorial) climbs and walking at a moderate pace. Approx distance and duration: Start time and meeting point: 2.5 miles / 2.5 hours 10.00 am Binsted Recreation Ground Approx distance and duration: 4.5 miles / 2.5 hours Monday 24th May Tuesday 25th May Thursday 27th May And Loop Six Hills Of Alton – Full Circuit Loop Flat terrain, mix of open countryside Enjoy taking in the magnificent views of Circular route from , Herriard, and woods. Some stiles. Chance of Alton from the six surrounding hills around taking in Weston Common, seeing animals and birds. Natural break the town. and Weston Corbett. Reasonably level terrain. opportunities. Bring lunch. Start time and meeting time: Open country, woodland, could be muddy and Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am The Butts, Alton slippery underfoot. Bring lunch. 10.00 am Car Park, Approx distance and duration: Start time and meeting point: Odiham 11 miles / 4.5 – 5 hours 10.00 am Southrope Royal British Legion Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: 11 miles / 6 hours 10 miles / 5.5 hours

Wednesday 26th May Alton’s Civil War Walk Circuit To Upper Froyle A guided walk visiting places of interest which Friday 28th May A beautiful walk through the fields behind are historic sites connected with the English Holybourne and over to Upper Froyle village Kingsley Loop Via Alice Holt Civil War. using part of the St Swithun’s Way. Mix of open countryside and woods, walking Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: through Golf Course, a number 11.30 am Cairn (War Memorial) 9.30 am Anstey Park of stiles but mainly flat terrain, returning Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: 2.5 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours on Shipwrights Way through the 4.5 miles / 2 hours Inclosure. Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am Kingsley Car Park adjacent to The Alton Tree Walk Cricketers Inn Alton Town Tour Exploring Ashdell and King’s Pond area, with Approx distance and duration: Take a guided tour around key historic stops at points of interest. Discover hidden 10 miles / 5.5 hours landmarks in Alton such as St Lawrence aspects of trees in Alton. Paved surface Church and the Friends Meeting House. throughout, some mild slopes and at one Start time and meeting point: point ascend 20 brick steps. 11.30 am Cairn (War Memorial) Start time and meeting point: Approx distance and duration: 2.15pm Cairn (War Memorial) 2.5 – 3 miles / 1.5 – 2 hours Approx distance and duration: 2.5 miles / 2.5 hours Saturday 29th May Monday 31st May Western Loop Alton To Whitchurch A mixture of fields, bridleways, tracks and Both Alton and Whitchurch are ‘Walkers and woods, undulating terrain – some paths may Welcome’ towns and this walk links the two be very muddy (even in May if it has been by a delightful and interesting route. After wet). Route is west out of Medstead via completing the walk, walkers will be returned , via Lanham Farms and up to the to Alton by coach, kindly provided by Alton Three Castles Path into . A brief Town Council. coffee break and a short lunch stop. The walk starts at Alton Town Hall, heads Start time and meeting point: west though Chawton Park Wood and then 10.00 am Medstead village green Medstead and Upper Wield. The next section Approx distance and duration: takes the Three Castles Path towards Brown 11 miles / 4 hours Candover and then heads north through Woodmancott, crosses the M3 south of North Waltham and continues via North Waltham, Steventon Church and Upper Ashe to Overton. Sunday 30th May The final part of the route heads west and Monk Wood Circuit north, crosses the West of main line This circular walk follows a footpath adjacent and then takes the Harrow Way towards to the River Wey, across fields and taking in Whitchurch. The route ends at the Silk Mill. the magnificent views of Alton from the south This is a substantial and demanding walk, east. The walk includes parts of Hangers Way through lovely, quiet countryside and some and farmland. attractive villages. Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: 11.00 am Finnimore Pavilion, Anstey Park 9.00 am Town Hall, Market Square Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: 5 miles / 2 – 2.5 hours Over 26 miles / 8.5 – 9.5 hours House, Gardens & Tearoom open daily

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Friday 7th May Saturday 8th May Sunday 9th May Easy – Paced Ride Alice Holt Mike’s Meander Alton Cycling Club Sunday Start from Alton Community Centre. On The ride will be mainly on back roads and Morning Ride quieter roads and traffic-free paths. Out though will inevitably have short Three separate rides for different abilities. through Holybourne and Isington, return sections on more main roads for access. All rides around the local area, using quieter through Binsted. A chance to see some of our wonderful roads where possible and will include some Start time and meeting point: surrounding countryside and sample a coffee hills. 10.00 am Alton Community Centre stop halfway round. Start time and meeting point: Approx distance and duration: Start time and meeting point: 9.00 am The Butts 15 miles / 2.5 hours 9.30 am Finnimore Pavilion, Anstey Park Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: 50 miles / 4 – 4.5 hours 40 miles / 3.5 – 4 hours

A Gentle Ride Around Alton A gentle ride along quiet backroads and Off-Road Tracks And Drove Roads dedicated cycle paths from Alton Community Circumnavigation Of Alton Bike ride using tracks, setting off through Centre to Chawton and back again. There will A moderate paced ride starting from Anstey Chawton Park Wood. be an opportunity for a refreshment stop. Park then onto Holybourne, East and West Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: Worldham, Farringdon, , stop 9.30 am The Butts 2.00 pm Alton Community Centre for refreshments at Garthowen Nurseries, Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: Medstead, Thedden and return to Alton. 2 – 3 hours 5 miles / 1 – 1.5 hours Start time and meeting point: 10.00 am Finnimore Pavilion, Anstey Park Approx distance and duration: 20 miles / 2.5 hours A Slow Ride To Holybourne North Of Alton Loop And Back A ride out via Binsted, Bentley, Froyle, Avoiding busy roads as far as possible, a , Bentworth, Medstead then back gentle ride to Holybourne and back to Alton. Invitation Club Ride With Cycling UK Start time and meeting point: Start time and meeting point: Cycling UK ride to Liss Garden Centre. Out 2.00 pm Alton Community Centre 6.00 pm Finnimore Pavilion, Anstey Park through Newton Valence, Hawkley, Approx distance and duration: Approx distance and duration: and . Return via Liss, , 5 miles / 1 – 1.5 hours 24 miles / 1.5 hours Greatham, Oakhanger and Binsted. Start time and meeting point: 1.30 pm Alton Community Centre Approx distance and duration: 30 miles / 2.5 hours I always receive a quick & friendly service in branch. Unlike other providers, a cashier is always available and there is no roaming assistant trying to get me to use a self service facility, while needed cashier positions are shut. Customer service really is a priority.

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