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Bus Stop Bus Stop Route 1 - Woods and Fields This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright Route 2 - Following the Shipwrights and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. HCC 100019180 2012 The setting andRoute heritage 3 of- South the parish Downs Circular Some walks in the parish – and our re-fuelling stops Route 3 - South Downs Circular 2.25 miles (3.6 km) The parish of Buriton lies immediately south of Petersfield The map highlights three circular walks. All can be muddy in eastern Hampshire. Shipwrights The South WayDowns - formBuriton a to QECP in places and suitable footwear is strongly recommended. A circular route (anti-clockwise) using rights of way – magnificent backdrop and this dramatic scenery, in the We’re passionate about the quality of the homemade some parts may be muddy. heart of the NationalFootpath Park, is also of international biological fayre, the range of liquid refreshments and the comfortable Starts/ends at the Halls Hill public car park and follows the and landscape importance. accommodation available in our two local pubs and our Bridleway South Downs Way eastwards until its junction with the Bed & Breakfast establishments. We hope that you will be The community cherishes the local landscapes and our Milky Way. Descends through delightful hanger woodlands too, so why not have a real taste of the countryside when environment is of Restrictedprime importance byway to us. We aim to and turns west across fields (The Clays) to reach Buriton you visit Buriton? make the countryside accessible to responsible walkers by church and village. Follows the Hangers Way from the a steady programmeBy-way of replacing open stiles to withall traffic kissing gates. village pond back to the starting point. Route 1 - Woods and fields We want our visitorsAreas to share believed the same to care offer and public pride in access 2.75 miles (4.4 km) our surroundings as we do and we offer a warm welcome, especially to those visiting without a car. The parish has A circular route (clockwise) using rights of way and short hidden depths of history and is like a treasure chest of stretches of local lanes. wildlife and wild flowers. When man first came to Britain, Starts/ends at the Halls Hill public car park and includes the South Downs was one of the places he exploited. delightful hanger woodlands, followed by views over the People have lived in the area ever since and have all left village and eastwards along the downs before descending their marks in the landscape that we see today. to traverse a number of well-tended fields and the ‘hidden Until relatively recently, agriculture has always been the valley’ of The Links to reach Buriton village. Follows the main activity with thousands of sheep grazing on the downs Hangers Way from the village pond to the starting point. and award-winning hops being grown in lower parts of Take care on short stretches of local lanes. the parish. But there is also evidence of a range of other crafts and industries including a 16th century glass ‘factory’, Route 2 - Following the Shipwrights families of parchment makers and a number of chalk pits 3 miles (4.8 km) and lime works. A circular route (anti-clockwise) using parts of the The parish contains a wide range of natural habitats Shipwrights Way and the Hangers Way – including some including woodlands, farmland, chalk grassland, ponds sections on local lanes. streams, hedges and sunken lanes. These encourage a rich Starts/ends at the public parking area on B2070 and variety of plants, birds, mammals and insects – some of follows the Shipwrights Way along Bolinge Hill Lane and which are of national importance. Petersfield Road to Buriton village. Returns northwards via Responsible dog walkers are very welcome – but please the Hangers Way before turning left onto B2070 for the keep dogs under proper control at all times and on a lead short distance back to the parking area. Take care on all whenever near sheep or cattle. Please remember, there stretches of local lanes. could be young lambs just yards away in a nearby field. And please always pick up after your pet.
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Enjoying the countryside Using local paths Maintaining rights of way Hampshire boasts an extremely rich and diverse Many rights of way cross private land, and we ask you countryside and an extensive network of public paths to bear this in mind by keeping to the path and being which provide a range of opportunities for enjoying the responsible when using them. There are four types, as Hampshire County Council: great outdoors. Rights of way are linear routes, often shown on the map key; please check which paths you are ancient trackways through deep countryside; there are entitled to use (for example, cyclists cannot use footpaths). • Ensures that rights of way are not obstructed over 3,000 miles of these in Hampshire. The map in this Wheelchairs, pushchairs and dogs are allowed on all types • Maintains the surface in a fit condition for its leaflet may also show access to other areas of land, such as of right of way. Any permissive paths or areas marked are intended use commons, woodland, recreation grounds or conservation not rights of way, but the landowner has given permission areas, and your Parish Council may know of guided for the public to use them. • Maintains some bridges walks or events. Many people will be able to reach the To ensure that the countryside is protected for future • Signposts and waymarks paths countryside within a few hundred yards of home and the generations be sure to: plants, trees and views along the same paths often change • Authorises stiles and gates dramatically through the seasons. We hope that this • Be safe – wear suitable clothing and shoes and • Keeps the definitive map up to date leaflet will encourage you to explore and enjoy your local take care when crossing roads countryside. • Plan ahead and follow any signs • Leave gates and property as you find them and Landowners: take your litter home • Keep back side growth and • Protect plants and animals overhanging vegetation • Keep dogs under close control • Reinstate paths across fields after ploughing • Consider other people or planting crops • Maintain most stiles and gates • Should not obstruct paths or deter use of them • Should not plough paths at field edges • Should not keep dangerous animals (including certain bulls) on paths