Southampton, Totton and Waterside Group

Walks Programme and Newsletter

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We offer friendly welcoming company on our guided walks. Our walks cater for all abilities and range from shorter Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays and summer evenings to all-day Sunday walks.

March

Fri 1 March 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Compton Circular Starts in Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton (off Shepherds Lane). Nearest bus stop Bluestar No 1, South Down on Otterbourne Road, alight here and walk northwards - turn left into Shepherds Lane (over M3), follow round to the left until the sign for the grounds on the right. (SO21 2AB, SU466248) Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sat 2 March 2019 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Cheriton Circular Start at War memorial in centre of Cheriton. Please park considerately in roads nearby. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO24 0PZ, SU582284) Undulating. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sun 3 March 2019 09:30 - 11 miles/17.7 km – Moderate Avington Circular via Springvale Starts free car park on the north side of Avington Park Lane, between Avington and Easton. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO21 1DE, SU528320) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. N.B. 0930 start! Contact: Martin F., 07741 416224

Sun 3 March 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Circular Start by the war memorial in Braishfield Road/Church Lane, north of . Park considerately close to road. Map Ex. 131. (SO51 0RJ, SU375252) Undulating countryside. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Thu 7 March 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Acres Down Circular Starts at Acres Down Car Park. Approach either via A31, or A35. From A35, turn north at Swan Green. For both approaches, turn west opposite road to Minstead and car park is at end of lane. Map OL22 (SO43 7GE, SU267097) Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Fri 8 March 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Owlesbury Circular Start outside Ship Inn, Owslebury. Park in road nearby. Map OL32 (EX132). (SO21 1LT, SU511233) Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Sat 9 March 2019 13:30 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate Bishops Waltham Circular Start in station road by the pond. Map OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Undulating. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792 May be at a brisker Pace: Sun 10 March 2019 09:45 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate Kings Somborne - Figure of Eight (am) Starts at Kings Somborne Church. Park in village hall CP about 100yds on right before church. Car sharers meet Southampton Station at 09.00. Note most car drivers will probably do both halves of the walk. Map Ex131 (SO20 6PW, SU360309) The morning half of a Figure of Eight route via Broughton and . Good downland and river Test views. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999.

Sun 10 March 2019 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Kings Somborne - Figure of Eight (pm) Start as morning walk (SO20 6NB, SU360309) The afternoon half of a Test Valley Figure of Eight route via Beacon Hill and Ashley. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Thu 14 March 2019 10:00 - 6.1 miles/9.8 km – Moderate Exton Circular Start at Church Lane, at junction with A32. There is a parking area and overflow on the verge. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 3NR, SU617212) Fine views. Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631

Fri 15 March 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Durley Circular Start at the Holy Cross, ("Durley Church"), Durley Road / Church Lane, Durley. Park in the layby opposite the church. MAP REF: EX 119 (SO32 2AQ, SU505169) Woods, open country, pretty villages. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792 NB not at a Leisurely pace

Sat 16 March 2019 13:30 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate Bramdean Common Circular Start on common on the off-road parking area. Map OL32(Ex132) (SO24 0JL, SU626295) Woodland, open areas good views. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Sun 17 March 2019 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate Bolderwood Circular via Rockford Green Start at Bolderwood Car Park. Map OL22 (SO43 7GQ, SU243086) Lunch at Alice Lisle pub, or by side of river. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0915. Contact: Mel, 02380 897605 or 077139 64295

Sun 17 March 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Cheesefoot Circular Start at Cheesefoot Head car park on the A272, east of Winchester. Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Map OL32 (Ex132). (SO21 1HW, SU529277) Undulating. Good views. Contact: Alan W, 02380 438042

Thu 21 March 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Blackwater Circular Starts at Blackwater Car Park, on east side of Rhinefield Drive, opposite the Arboretum. Approach via A35, turning north where crossed by Rhinefield Drive. Map OL22 (SO42 7QB, SU268047) Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Fri 22 March 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Bishop's Waltham Circular Start at the South Pond, Bishop's Waltham, (old railway gate end). Park in Station Road. (B3035). Map EX119 OL3. (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522

Sat 23 March 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Chawton Circular Start at free car park by recreation ground in Chawton. Can also park in local roads. Map Ex144 or OL33/Ex133 (GU34 1SE, SU708375) Contact: Lynne, 07798 737738

Sun 24 March 2019 10:00 - 12 miles/19.3 km – Moderate Cocking Circular Starts at Cocking Hill Car Park, on west side of A286, south of Cocking. Map OL8/Ex120 (GU29 0HT, SU875166) Will include parts of the South Downs Way and West Sussex Literary Trail. Lunch in Singleton. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0830. Contact: Martin and Viv, 07785 791069 Sun 24 March 2019 13:30 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Meonstoke Circular Start outside Buck's Head Pub, Meonstoke, (A32). Park nearby. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 3NA, SU612201) Via Old Winchester Hill, good views. Contact: Chris B, 07703 985573

Thu 28 March 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Grenville Copse Circular Starts at Grenville Copse lay-by, on south side of B2150, 2 miles east of Droxford and just west of East Hoe Road. N.B. postcode not near start. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 3QX, SU634169) Via Soberton. Contact: Robin, 01329 832500

Fri 29 March 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Twyford Circular Start at Hunter Park Recreation Ground, Twyford. Parking available. Nearest bus stop Twyford Crossroads (on High Street), only short 10 min walk to start point. See local bus information. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1QS, SU483243) Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sat 30 March 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Exton Circular Start & park near the A32 in side road area where possible. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map OL32 (EX132) (SO32 3NR, SU617212) Hilly. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sun 31 March 2019 09:45 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate Clocks go forward today. Don’t be late! Four Marks Circular via Wield Starts at Chawton Wood Car Park, Boyneswood Road, Four Marks. Maps OL32/Ex132 and Ex144 (GU34 5ED, SU671360) Via the Yew Tree pub. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. N.B. 0945 start! Contact: John2Stix, 02380 260511 or 07561 386286

Sun 31 March 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Compton Circular Start at Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton. Parking available. Bus stop is Shawford South. Map EX132 OL32. (SO21 2AB, SU466248) Easily accessible via public transport. Contact: Pete H, 07849 606724

April

1st April - last day to book for the curry Night on the 14th April at 19.00 at Everest Cuisine

Fri 5 April 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Compton circular Start in Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton (off Shepherds Lane). Nearest bus stop Bluestar No 1, South Down on Otterbourne Road. (SO21 2AB, SU466248) Contact: Alan F, 07783 948011

Sat 6 April 2019 13:30 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Old Winchester Hill Circular Starts at Old Winchester Hill Car Park. Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Map OL3/Ex119 (GU32 1HW, SU645214) Hilly, good views Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Sun 7 April 2019 10:00 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate East Meon Circular via Hambledon Starts at car park on west side of Workhouse Lane. From West Meon, turn south at western edge of East Meon. Map OL3/EX119 (GU32 1PF, SU677222) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day

Sun 7 April 2019 13:30 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Kings Somborne Circular Start at Kings Somborne Village car park about 100 yards from church. Map EX131. (SO20 6PP, SU358308) Via Teg Down. Contact: Mary H, 07779 299707 Thu 11 April 2019 10:00 7.3 miles/11.8 km – Moderate Teg Down (N. Winchester) Circular Starts at Teg Down Meads, just south of the junction with Lanham Lane. Take the Stockbridge Road (B3049) northwards from Winchester. Turn left just before the Weeke traffic lights into Dean Lane, then second left into Teg Down Meads. Park considerately in road after brow of hill. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO22 5NS, SU457303) Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Thursday April 11th curry night at Everest Cuisine

Fri 12 April 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Circular Start at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Car Park, Thornhill Road, near bowling green and café. Start point easily accessible via public transport. Map OL22. (SO16 6RY, SU408155) Local walk, near public transport. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sat 13 April 2019 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Fritham Circular Starts outside the Royal Oak Fritham. Park nearby. Map OL22. (SO43 7HL, SU232141) Undulating & woodland walks. Contact: Andy W, 07810 865126

Sun 14 April 2019 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate Dinton Circular Starts at free NT car park immediately south of church in Dinton. Map Ex130 (SP3 5HT, SU009315) Via Tisbury. Undulating terrain. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Contact: Elizabeth L., 07762 154563

Sun 14 April 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Hambledon Circular Start and meet on the High Street down from the Hambledon Church (St Peter & St Paul) at junction of High Street and Ham Hill, Hambledon Village. Park considerately in village. OS Exp 119. (PO7 4RJ, SU646150) Undulations, hills and lovely views. Contact: Lynne, 07798 737738

Wed 17 April 2019 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Winchester Circular Start by Black Boy pub, Wharf Hill. Free parking in Chesil St car park Map OL32 (EX132) (SO23 0JA, SU486289) Some hills Contact: Doug, 07736 731792 may be at a brisker pace ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 18 April 2019 10:00 - 6.3 miles/10.1 km – Moderate Cheriton Circular Starts at Cheriton Recreation Ground Car Park, opposite the Flower Pots pub. Map OL32/Ex32 (SO24 0QH, SU579282) Via Tichborne. Contact: Jeff H, 07713 014352 or 01489 505407

Fri 19 April 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Good Friday 4 Miler - Bishopstoke Circular Start at the end of Stoke Park Road/Stoke Wood Car Park, Bishopstoke. Map OL22. (SO50 6BW, SU472196) NB not at a leisurely pace. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sat 20 April 2019 13:30 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate Easter Saturday - Meonstoke Circular Start outside Buck's Head, Meonstoke. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 3NA, SU612201) Hilly & some stiles. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792 may be at a brisker pace

Sun 21 April 2019 09:45 - 11 miles/17.7 km – Moderate Easter Sunday - West Down (Fullerton) Circular via Starts HCC West Down Car Park, just off the A3057 at Fullerton. Travelling northwards, leave main road immediately before sharp bend/bridge over Test/Mayfly pub, travelling straight ahead into Coley Lane. Take first right and parking is on right. Map Ex131 (SO20 6AX, SU383389) Late lunch stop, so bring food as necessary. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. N.B. 0945 start! Contact: Martin F., 07741 416224

Sun 21 April 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Easter Sunday afternoon - Owlesbury Circular Start outside Ship Inn, Owslebury. Park in road nearby. Map OL32 (EX132). (SO21 1LT, SU511233) Undulating walk - lovely views. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102 Mon 22 April 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Easter Monday - Bursledon to Warsash Circular Start at Bursledon Train Station (SO31 8AA, SU489096) Walk from Bursledon to Warsash via the Pink Ferry. Please bring £1.50 for crossing. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Tue 23 April 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Otterbourne Circular Start on the green opposite The Otter Pub, Otterbourne. Local Bus Blue Star No 1, bus stop Otterbourne .Green Hill. Map EX132. OL32 , ( SO21 2HW, SU454223 ) Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Wed 24 April 2019 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Shedfield Circular Park and start on road near Shedfield church. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 2HY, SU561132) Fairly flat Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522 ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 25 April 2019 10:00 - 5.8 miles/9.3 km – Moderate Farley Mount Circular via Farley Chamberlayne Starts Junction car park, Farley Mount Country Park. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO21 2JE, SU419292) No stiles! Contact: Deborah P, 07867 308650 or 02380 770237

Fri 26 April 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Bishop's Waltham Circular Meet by The South Pond, Bishop's Waltham, (old railway gate end). Park in Station Road. Nearest bus stops on Winchester Road (B2177) and Lower Lane (B3035). Map EX119 OL3. (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522

Sat 27 April 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Note: M27 (J3 - J4) planned full closure today Rowlands Castle Circular Start at pub just east of railway bridge. Park where possible either side of the railway bridge, or in station car park. Map OL8 (Ex120). (PO9 6BW, SU734106) Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Sun 28 April 2019 10:00 - 14.5 miles/23.3 km – Moderate Note: M27 (J3 - J4) planned full closure today Brockenhurst Circular via East End and Norleywood Starts at Brockenhurst Station Car Park, south side. parking £2.00 or find free parking in roads north of station. Map OL22 (SO42 7UD, SU302020) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0915. Contact: Nigel, 01202 801088

Sun 28 April 2019 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Note M27: (J3 - J4) planned full closure today Sunday afternoon - King's Somborne Circular Park and start by church on east side of A3057, Kings Somborne. Map Ex131. (SO20 6PW, SU360310) Contact: Chris B, 07703 985573

May

Wed 1 May 2019 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Stockbridge Circular Starts at White Hart Pub Park adjacent to the road or layby on A30 Map EX131 (SU35950, SO20 6HH) Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415 ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 2 May 2019 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Frogham Circular Starts at Abbots Well Car Park, Frogham. Map OL22 (SP6 2JD, SU177129) Via Hyde and Ibsley Commons, returning via Ogden's Purlieu and Latchmore Bottom. Contact: David L, 07791 257024

Fri 3 May 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Upham Circular Start by Upham Village duck pond, Church Street, Upham. Park considerately in road. Map OL3 (Ex119) (SO32 1QA, SU540205) Pleasant walk around Upham. Contact: Chris B, 07703 985573

Sat 4 May 2019 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Bramdean Common Circular Start on common on the off-road parking area. Map OL32(Ex132) (SO24 0JL, SU626295) Some stiles, undulating. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885 Sun 5 May 2019 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate White Mill Circular Start at White Mill Car Park, Mill Lane, near Sturminster Marshall. Map Ex118. (BH21 4BX, ST958007) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Please note that NO DOGS, except assistance dogs, are allowed on part of the p.m. route. Contact: Ian H, 07870 421483

Sun 5 May 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Nomansland Circular Start outside the Lamb Inn, Forest Road, Nomansland (off the A36). Park nearby. Map OL22. (SP5 2BP, SU252172) New Forest ramble. Contact: Andy W, 07810 865126

Mon 6 May 2019 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Bank Holiday Monday - Braishfield Circular : Start by the war memorial in Braishfield Road/junction of Church Lane, Park considerately close to road. Map Ex.131. (SO51 0RJ, SU375252) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792 may be at a brisker pace

Tue 7 May 2019 10:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Tuesday Extra Walk - Dibden Purlieu Circular Start in the Heath Pub, Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu. Parking permitted in the pub car park. Bus stops nearby on Beaulieu Road. (SO45 4PW, SU412060) Optional post walk lunch at the pub afterwards, prior booking by 10.30 on the day Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885

Wed 8 May 2019 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Owslebury Circular Meet by Ship Inn. Park nearby. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO21 1LT, SU511232) Undulating, good views Contact: Jacqueline, 07736 731792 ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 9 May 2019 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Micheldever Wood Circular Starts at Micheldever Wood Car Park. N.B. Postcode not near start. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO24 9UB), SU530362) Contact: Peter S, 02380 631272

Fri 10 May 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Bishop's Sutton Circular Start next to the Ship Inn and park in Church Lane, (St Nicholas's Church), Bishop’s Sutton, Alresford SO24 0AQ. Local bus stop nearby on the Bishop's Sutton Road. Map EX132. (SO24 0AD, SU606319) Contact: Irene S, 07799 410542

Sat 11 May 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Breamore Circular Starts at Park in Breamore House car park near to the church. Map OL22 (SP6 2DF, SU153188) Walking through Whitsbury Wood, Rockbourne Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467

Sun 12 May 2019 10:00 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate Martin Down Circular via Fifield Bavant and Broad Chalke Starts at Martin Down Car Park (free), on the south side of the A354. Map Ex130 (SP5 5RH, SU037201) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Contact: Ian Q, 01202 319418

Sun 12 May 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Bishops Waltham Circular Start in Station Road, South Pond (railway gates end), Bishops Waltham, just off B2177. Map OL3 (EX 119). (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Contact: Larry & Anthea, 07861 603522

Wed 15 May 2019 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Kilmeston Circular Park and start by village green. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO24 0NW, SU589258) Undulating, good views Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079 ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 16 May 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Milkham Inclosure Circular Starts at Milkham Car Park. From Southampton, access via Brook. Map OL22 (BH24 3QZ, SU217102) Contact: Basil, 02380 779603 Fri 17 May 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Dundridge Circular Start at The Bowman Pub, Dundridge Lane, Dundridge - park in the far end field of pub car park. Map EX 119. (SO32 1GD, SU578184) via Shepherds Down. Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631

Sat 18 May 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Circular Start from Butts green, Lockerley, some country lanes, muddy paths. Map EX131 (SO51 OJG, SU316277) Contact: Andy W, 07810 865126

Sun 19 May 2019 10:00 - 15 miles/22.5 km – Moderate Whiteways Lodge Circular via Storrington Starts at car park on west side of A29, just north of Whiteways Lodge roundabout. Map OL10/Ex121 BN18 9LL (TQ002109) Via South Downs Way, Parham Park. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0830. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day

Sun 19 May 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Testwood Lakes Circular Start by Testwood Lakes, off Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, situated at Calmore roundabout on A36 from Totton. Map OL22. (SO40 0BG, SU347152) Fairly flat, walk around the lakes. Contact: Andy W, 07810 865126

Wed 22 May 2019 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate Meonstoke Circular Start by Bucks Head pub. Park in road nearby Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 3NA, SU611201) Riverside paths and downland Contact: Jane, 077925 55597 ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 23 May 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Beaulieu Road Circular Starts at Beaulieu Road Car Park, opposite the Drift Inn/Beaulieu Hotel. nearby Beaulieu Road. Map OL22 (SO42 7YQ, SU351063) Via Ashurst Lodge. Contact: Eunice, 02380 779999

Fri 24 May 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Otterbourne circular Start on The Green opposite The Otter Pub, Otterbourne. Local bus Blue Star No 1, bus stop Otterbourne Green Hill. Park in road nearby. Map EX132. OL32. (SO21 2HW, SU454223) Springtime walk with good views. Contact: Alan F, 07783 948011

Sat 25 May 2019 13:30 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate Minstead Circular Start at Church. Please park considerately around Village green. Map OL22. (SO43 7EX, SU280109) Forest walk, undulating Contact: Lynne, 07798 737738

Sun 26 May 2019 10:00 - 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate The Strawberry Trail Figure-of-8: Morning Walk Starts at Bursledon Station Car Park (free). Accessible by train and First Bus X4. (2018 bus timetable!) Map OL22 (SO31 8AA, SU489096) Some road walking. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0915.Contact: Duncan, 02380 634256 or 07786 337691 on the day

Sun 26 May 2019 14:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate The Strawberry Trail Figure-of-8: Afternoon Walk Starts at Bursledon Station Car Park (free). Accessible by train and First Buses X4/X5. Map OL22 (SO31 8AA, SU489096) Some road walking. Option to join a.m. walkers for meal/drink at Jolly Sailor (south of car park) from 1330. N.B. 1430 start. Contact: Duncan, 02380 634256 or 07786 337691 on the day

Mon 27 May 2019 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Bank Holiday Monday - Kilmeston Circular Park and start by village green, Kilmeston Road, Kilmeston. Map OL32 (EX132). (SO24 0NW, SU589258) Contact: Doug, 07736 731792 May be at a brisker pace

Wed 29 May 2019 19:00 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate Easton Circular Start by Cricketers pub. Park on road nearby. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO21 1EJ, SU511320) Mostly flat, some easy uphills. Views of River Itchen Contact: Kim, 07717 852997 ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH Thu 30 May 2019 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Selborne Circular via the Lythes and Noar Hill Starts at car park behind the Selborne Arms, on the west side of the B3006. Map OL33/Ex.133 (GU34 3JP, SU741335) Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Fri 31 May 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Bishopstoke circular Start at the end of Stoke Park Road/Stoke Wood Car Park, Bishopstoke. Park in road or car park. Map OL22. (SO50 6BW, SU472196) Bus stops on Stoke Park Road. NB not at a leisurely pace. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

June

Sat 1 June 2019 13.30 7 miles/11.3 km- Moderate Bordean Circular Park /Start just off A272 4 miles east of West Meon Hut. Take left signposted Froxfield , just after Bordean House. Park on left in lay-by under trees approximately 150 yards from junction. Map OL32. EX132 (GU32 IEP, SU700243) Contact Jane 07792555597

Sun 2 June 2019 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate South Oxfordshire Circular Starts at Redbridge Car Park, Abingdon Road, Oxford. Map Ex140 (OX1 4XG, SP519036) Via Hinksey Heights, Boars Hill, Sunningwell (Flowing Well pub), Radley, the Thames Path and Iffley Church, with its fascinating Norman carvings. Car sharers meet Southampton Station 0845. Bring £2 for parking and pay on arrival. Regret no dogs, except assistance dogs. Contact: John F, 02380 769640 or 07743 541341 on the day

Sun 2 June 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Kings Somborne Circular Start outside the church, Stockbridge Road (A3057) in Kings Somborne opposite the Crown pub. Map EX131. (SO20 6PW, SU360310) Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

Wed 5 June 2019 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Upham Circular Park and start near duck pond. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 1JH, SU540205)Undulating Contact: Doug, 07736 731792 May be at a brisker pace ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 6 June 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Bolderwood Circular Starts at Bolderwood Car Park. Map OL22 (SO43 7GQ, SU242086) All on gravel tracks. N.B. Post code not near the start. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467

Fri 7 June 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Circular Start at Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Car Park, Thornhill Road, near bowling green and café. Easily accessible via public transport. Map OL22. (SO16 6RY, SU408155) Contact: Philip P, 07708 420127

Sat 8 June 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate North Gorley Circular Meet at Royal Oak pub, North Gorley, OL22 (SP6 2PB, SU160119) Undulating & wooded areas. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467

Sun 9 June 2019 09:45 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km – Moderate Circular via Start in lay-by on north side of A27 just beyond the Hatchet Inn (Salisbury direction). Car sharers meet Southampton Cntl. Station 09.00 Map Ex 131 (SO51 6FW, SU286225) Via East Tytherley and Lockerley Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Sun 9 June 2019 14:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Crampmoor Circular Start in parking area in Winchester Road at the top of Crampmoor Lane, Romsey. NOTE 2 pm start time. Map EX 131. (SO51 9AL, SU378221) Contact: Harriet P, 07927 178928 Wed 12 June 2019 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Bishops Waltham Circular Park and start in Station Rd by pond (SO32 1NN, SU550174) Via Durley, several stiles Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885 ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 13 June 2019 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Brockenhurst Circular Starts at St Nicholas's Church, Church Road, Brockenhurst. Map OL22 (SO42 7UB, SU304017) Contact: Philip P, 07708 420127

Fri 14 June 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday - 4 Miler - Swanwick circular Meet and start at Swanwick Shore Road car park, behind the Ship Inn, Lower Swanwick, (A27). Map OL3/Ex119. (SO31 7FN, SU496092) Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sat 15 June 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Horsebridge Circular Start outside John O' Gaunt Pub, Horsebridge. Use car park opposite. Map EX 131. (SO20 6PX, SU345304) Undulating. Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

Sun 16 June 2019 09:45 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate Upham Circular via Owslebury and Brambridge Starts at in Church Street, Upham. Park in roads nearby. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 1JH, SU540205) Optional lunchtime visit to the Dog & Crook, Brambridge. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. N.B. 0945 start. Contact: Jeff J, 01489 893064 or 07505 444395

Sun 16 June 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Owlesbury Circular Start outside Ship Inn, Owslebury. Park in road nearby. Map OL32 (EX132). (SO21 1LT, SU511233) Varied walk: Contact Malcolm & Wendy, 07724 149314

Wed 19 June 2019 19:15 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Moderate Steep Circular Start outside Harrow Inn. Park in road nearby. Map OL33 (EX133) (GU32 2DA, SU751251) Via Wheatham Hill and Shoulder of Mutton Hill Contact: Jane, 077925 55597 ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 20 June 2019 10:00 - 5.8 miles/9.3 km – Moderate Dundridge Circular Start at Hampshire Bowman, Dundridge Lane, Dundridge. Park in overspill car park, in the field beyond the first two parking areas. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 1GD, SU578185) Via Jervis Court and Peak Down. Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631

Fri 21 June 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Shawford Circular - Start in Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton (off Shepherds Lane). Nearest bus stop Bluestar No 1, South Down on Otterbourne Road, alight here and walk northwards - turn left into Shepherds Lane (over M3), follow round to the left until the sign for the grounds on the right. Map EX 132 (SO21 2AB, SU466248) .Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sat 22 June 2019 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate Clanfield Circular Park / start in recreation ground. Map OL8 (Ex120) (PO8 0PR, SU701167) Undulating. Hilly in parts. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Sun 23 June 2019 10:20 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate Kingswood Viewpoint Purbeck Circular via Worth Matravers Starts at Viewpoint car park on B3351 Corfe to Studland road. Map OL15 (BH19 3AA, SZ006818) Some hills and coast. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0840. Contact: John F, 02380 769640 or 07743 541341 on the day

Sun 23 June 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Twyford Circular Start at Hunter Park Recreation Ground, Twyford. Parking available. Nearest bus stop Twyford Crossroads (on High Street), only short 10 min walk to start point. See local bus information. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1QS, SU483243) Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079 Wed 26 June 2019 19:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Brockwood Circular Park and start near junction of roads south of Krishnamurti Centre. Map OL32 (EX132) (SO24 0LG, SU625260) Undulating Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415 ESSENTIAL BRING A TORCH

Thu 27 June 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Brockishill Green Circular Starts at Brockishill Green Car Park, Brockishill Road. Map OL22 (SO40 2LP, SU298116) Contact: Bob Pr., 07768 982301

Fri 28 June 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Otterbourne circular Start on The Green opposite The Otter Pub, Otterbourne. Local bus Blue Star No 1, bus stop Otterbourne Green Hill. Park in road nearby. Map EX132. OL32. (SO21 2HW, SU454223) Varied, walk, easily accesible by bus. Contact: Philip P, 07708 420127

Sat 29 June 2019 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate Cheesefoot Head Circular Start at Cheesefoot Head car park. Note that the postal code is not near the start. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1HW, SU529277) Undulating. Good views. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Sun 30 June 2019 10:15 - 15 miles/24.1 km – Moderate Tisbury Circular via The Donheads, Wincombe Park and Wardour Castle Starts at Tisbury Station Car Park, £2 in 2018, or in adjacent roads. Map Ex118 (SP3 6JT, ST946291) Hilly in parts, indistinct paths and nettles. N.B. 1015 start, to link with trains from Southampton. (Please check times!) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Contact: Gary, 01202 801088

Sun 30 June 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate Sunday afternoon - Stockbridge circular Start and meet on Trafalgar Way, Stockbridge, near the White Hart pub. Park in road. Map Ex131. (SO20 6ET, SU358349) Good views, some hills, varied scenery. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Finding the start of your walk

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. See OS maps for an explanation of how to use grid references.

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.

Notes

 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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