, Totton and Waterside Group

Walks Programme and Newsletter

st th 1 November 2018 – 28 February 2019

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

November

Thu 1 November 2018 10:00 - 7.2 miles/11.6 km - Moderate Compton Circular Start at Jubilee Playing Fields Car Park, Shepherds Lane. Blue Star 1 bus to South Down stop. Cross bridge over motorway and follow road to left for 100 yards. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO21 2BX, SU466248). Via . Contact: Andrew C, 02380 254555

Fri 2 November 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Twyford Circular Start at Hunters Park Recreation Ground, Park Lane, Twyford. Parking available. Map OL32 EX132. (SO21 1QS, SU483243). Some inclines, good views. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sat 3 November 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Circular Start outside Buck's Head, Meonstoke. Park nearby. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 3NA, SU612201). Hilly & some stiles. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sun 4 November 2018 09:00 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km - Moderate A Very Scenic West Wight Linear Walk - One of two walks today Meet at Lymington Pier to catch 09.15 ferry. Car sharers meet Southampton Cntl. station at 08.00. Ferry fare £16.40 or £12.30 seniors (day return), bus Fare £3.50 (bus passes apply). Map OL29 (SO41 5SD, SZ333955). From Swainston our route is very much "off the beaten track" as we head over the Downs to Hulverstone (lunch stop) and then we are rewarded by a superb coastal walk to Freshwater Bay before returning to Yarmouth. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Sun 4 November 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Circular - One of two walks today Start by Ship Inn, Owslebury. Park in road nearby. Map OL32 (EX132). (SO21 1LT, SU511233). Undulating walk. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Thu 8 November 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Dundridge Circular Start at extension car park of The Bowman. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO32 1GD, SU578184). Via Upper and Fir Down. Please patronise the pub after the walk. Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Fri 9 November 2018 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 OL32 (Ex132). (SO32 1QA, SU540205). Optional post-walk drink at The Brushmakers pub. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792 Sat 10 November 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Stockbridge Circular Start and park at the layby on LH side,100 yards north of A30 roundabout. Map EX131 (SO20 6DG, SU359351). Via the Test Way & Danebury Hill. Contact: Lynne, 07798 737738

Sun 11 November 2018 09:45 - 10.5 miles/16.9 km - Moderate Rowlands Castle Circular via West Marden - One of two walks today Start at village green, between church and railway bridge. Park in streets alongside. Map OL8/Ex120. (PO9 6AB, SU731106). Good autumn colours on the hangers (Hopefully!). Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Sun 11 November 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Farley Mount Circular - One of two walks today Start at the Monument car park, Farley Mount. Note that the postcode is not near the start. Map OL32/EX132. (SO20 6RL, SU407293). Undulating, some hills, good views. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Thu 15 November 2018 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Matley Circular Start at Matley Car Park, on east side of B3056. Map OL22 (SO43 7FZ, SU332073). N.B. Postcode is not near start. Contact: Bob Pr., 07768 982301

Fri 16 November 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Twyford Circular Start at Hunters Park Recreation Ground, Park Lane, Twyford. Parking available. Map OL32 EX132. (SO21 1QS, SU483243). Good views. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Fri 16 November – A.G.M. 7.30pm tonight – Atherley Bowling Club, Hill Lane. Nibbles and Wildlife!

Sat 17 November 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Old Hill Circular Start 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). Undulating. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Sun 18 November 2018 09:45 - 13 miles/20.9 km - Moderate A Circular Walk in the Wylye Valley (Wilts) - One of two walks today Start at Codford St Peter. Turn east off A36 into High Street. Bear left by petrol station and then take first left into minor road parallel to main road. Map Ex143 (BA12 0NJ, ST961401) Via Heytesbury and Corton. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0830. Contact: Bournemouth Ian, 01202 319418

Sun 18 November 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Castle Hill New Forest Circular - One of two walks today Start at Castle Hill view point car park. Turn right off B3078 beside Fighting Cocks pub at Godshill, then first left after ½ mile and follow on round to car cark after another mile. Map OL22. (SP6 2AY, SU170166). A varied woodland and riverside walk with superb views over the Avon Valley, via Hale and Woodgreen. Contact: Mary H, 07779 299707

Thu 22 November 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Common Circular Start at west side of Bramdean Common, off Wood Lane/its continuation. Turn north off A 272 in Bramdean and continue to near top of hill. Turn left onto track nearly opposite minor road and park on grass. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO24 0JL, SU626295). Via Cheriton, and Bramdean. A few stiles and expect some mud! Contact: Jeff H, 07713 014352 or 01489 505407

Fri 23 November 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Compton Circular Start at Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton (off Shepherds Lane). Parking available. Nearest bus stop is Shawford South. Alight here and walk along Shepherds Lane (over M3) then turn left and walk to sign post showing entrance to Jubilee Grounds. Map EX132 OL32. (SO21 2BX, SU466248). Optional post-walk drink at The Otter pub. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

rd th 23 November – Last day for booking Christmas Lunch (9 December) at the Foresters Arms, Brockenhurst. Sat 24 November 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Circular Start at West Meon old railway station car park, off station road. Map OL32 (EX132) (GU32 1JQ, SU542236). Undulating and some road walking. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Sun 25 November 2018 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Compton Down Circular via Broad Chalke - One of two walks today Start at small car park off Portfield Road, about 2 miles south-west of Wilton. Please consider car-sharing. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map Ex130 (SP5 4DH, SU081288). Varied countryside north of Cranborne Chase. Likely to be muddy after heavy rain. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Contact: Gary, 01202 801088

Sun 25 November 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Easton Circular - One of two walks today Start by the Cricketers Pub, Easton. Park in the road. Map OL32 (EX132). (SO21 1EJ, SU511321). Good views across valley. Contact: Kim, 07717 852997

Thu 29 November 2018 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Hamble Circular Start at car park at end of Copse Lane, at the south-east corner of Hamble Common. Map OL22 (SO31 4NB, SU483058). Via Victoria Country Park. Contact: Peter S, 02380 631272

Fri 30 November 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Circular Start outside The Sporting View Café at the end of the bowling green at the Outdoor Sports Centre. Two free car parks off Lordswood Gardens available. Good bus routes nearby. Map OL22. (SO16 7AY, SU408155). Contact: Philip P, 07708 420127

December

Sat 1 December 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Farley Mount Circular Start at the Monument Car park, Farley Mount. (Other car parks available). Nearest postcode is 1.5 miles from start point. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO20 6RL, SU408293). Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sun 2 December 2018 09:30 - 12.6 miles/20.3 km - Moderate Mottisfont Circular via West Tytherley - One of two walks today Start at Spearywell Wood Car Park. Map Ex131 (SO51 0LS, SU315277). Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.40. Contact: Elizabeth L., 07762 154563

Sun 2 December 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Horsebridge Circular - One of two walks today Start outside John O' Gaunt Pub, Horsebridge. Use car park opposite. Map EX 131. (SO20 6PX, SU345304). Contact: Sara C, 07931 173986

Thu 6 December 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Owslebury Circular Start in front of the Ship Inn, Owslebury. Park in road by pub, or by church. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO21 1LT, SU512233). Via Twyford. Contact: Malcolm & Wendy, 07724 149314

Fri 7 December 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Compton Circular Start at Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton (off Shepherds Lane). Parking available. Nearest bus stop is Shawford South. Alight here and walk along Shepherds Lane (over M3) then turn left and walk to sign post showing entrance to Jubilee Grounds. Map EX132 OL32. (SO21 2BX, SU466248). Optional post-walk drink at The Otter pub. Contact: Jacqueline, 07736 731792

Sat 8 December 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Testwood Lakes Circular Start at Testwood Lakes, off Brunel Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, situated at Calmore roundabout on A36 from Totton. Map OL22 (SO40 0BG, SU347152). Contact: Kim, 07717 852997 Sun 9 December 2018 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate Our Christmas Walk - All Welcome - Brockenhurst Figure of Eight - Morning Walk Start at Brockenhurst Railway Station, south side. £2 charge, but free parking on some nearby roads. Map OL22 (SO42 7TW, SU301019). Arrive early for complimentary seasonal refreshments. Optional festive attire. Optional Christmas lunch at The Foresters Arms. Please see Newsletter for details and booking form. Afternoon walk starts from the Foresters Arms. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day.

Sun 9 December 2018 13:45 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Our Christmas Walk - All Welcome - Brockenhurst Figure of Eight - Afternoon Walk Start at Foresters Arms, Brookley Road, (near station). Map OL22 (SO42 7PU, SU302021). For further details, please see a.m. walk information. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Thu 13 December 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Andrew's Mare (New Forest) Circular Start at Andrew's Mare Car Park. Turn off A31 westbound at Stoney Cross onto Emery Down road and take gravel track on right after about 100 yards. Alternatively, approach from A35 and Emery Down. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map OL22 (SO43 7GN, SU255113) Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Fri 14 December 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Bursledon Circular Start at Bursledon Railway Station. Free parking. First Buses X4/X5. Alight at Station Road stop. Map OL22. (SO31 8AA, SU489095). Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sat 15 December 2018 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). Via Down. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467

Sun 16 December 2018 09:30 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Cheesefoot Head Circular - One of two walks today Start at Cheesefoot Head car park on north side of A272. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map OL32/Ex132 (SO21 1HW, SU528277). Via Cheriton. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Contact: Mel, 02380 897605 or 077139 64295

Sun 16 December 2018 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sunday Afternoon - Festive Christmas Circuit of Lyndhurst - One of two walks today Start at Bolton’s Bench. Meet at upper car park, park there or in lower one (entrance off B3056 Beaulieu Road - free parking). Map Ex. OL22 (SO43 7DA, SU307081). Via Bank, Emery Down and Pikeshill. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

th Our Festival of Winter Walks – A walk every day until 6 January!

Thu 20 December 2018 10:00 - 6.3 miles/10.1 km - Moderate Dunbridge Circular Start at rear car park of the Mill Arms, Dunbridge. Please patronise the pub afterwards. Map Ex131 (SO51 0RA, SU318260). Via Lockerley. Contact: Deborah P, 07867 308650 or 02380 770237

Fri 21 December 2018 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) Enjoy the December landscape! Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sat 22 December 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Whiteparish Circular Start in car park next to Doctors’ surgery, Common Rd. Map Ex131. (SP5 2SU, SU246235). Wooded areas, open fields & some stiles. Contact: Michael, 07500 947773 Sun 23 December 2018 09:30 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate Festive Chandler's Ford Circular - One of two walks today Start at car park at end of Glendowan Road, Chandlers Ford. 1st right off Katrine Crescent if using southern entrance from Knightwood Road, 6th left if northern entrance. Possibility of Blue Star Bus 1 to C. F./train to C. F. Station, with approx. ½ mile walk to start. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO53 4QX, SU423213). Optional pub lunch-stop, coffee shop p.m. and perhaps some mince pies! Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.50. Contact: Martin F., 07741 416224

Sun 23 December 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Upham Circular - One of two walks today Park and start by duck pond, Upham. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 1QA, SU540205). Pleasant walk around Upham. Undulating. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Mon 24 December 2018 13:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Christmas Eve Walk from Meet outside Robin Hood Pub. Park nearby in Scriviers Lane or Manor Rd. Map OL3. Bus stop in Durley Street. (SO32 2AF, SU527176). Wind down on Christmas Eve. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Tue 25 December 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Our Popular Christmas Morning Walk - Winchester Circular & Quiz Start outside The Black Boy Pub, Wharf Hill, Winchester. Map ref: OL32 (EX132). Park in Chesil Street Multi-Story or where you can. (SO23 9NQ, SU486289). Join us for a Christmas morning walk including walking up St Catherine's Hill. Post-walk drink and fun quiz in the Black Boy pub. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Wed 26 December 2018 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Boxing Day Afternoon - Braishfield Circular Start by the war memorial in Braishfield Road/Church Lane, Braishfield. Map Ex. 131. (SO51 0RJ, SU375252). Undulating countryside. Contact: Kim, 07717 852997

Thu 27 December 2018 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Pig Bush Circular Start at Pig Bush Car Park, on the west side of the B3056, about ¾ mile south of Beaulieu Road Station. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map OL22 (SO42 7YQ, SU361050). Contact: Alan F, 07783 948011

Fri 28 December 2018 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Bishop's Waltham Circular Start in Station Road, South Pond, Bishop's Waltham, old railway gates end. Just off large roundabout for B2177/B3055. Nearest bus stops on Winchester Road and Lower Lane. Map OL3, EX 119. (SO32 1NN, SU550174). Contact: Alan F, 07783 948011

Sat 29 December 2018 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate East Meon Circular Start in car park just west of Workhouse Lane. Map OL3 (EX119) (GU32 1PF, SU677222) Hilly, good views. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Sun 30 December 2018 09:15 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Avington Circular via Alresford - One of two walks today Start at car park at edge of Avington, on north side of road to Easton. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO21 1DE, SU528320). Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.30. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day

Sun 30 December 2018 13:30 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Wickham Circular - One of two walks today Park and start at Wickham Community Centre car park, off Mill Lane. Map OL3 (Ex 119). (PO17 5AL, SU572118). Contact: Lynne, 07798 737738

Mon 31 December 2018 13:30 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate New Year's Eve - afternoon walk Compton Start at Jubilee Recreation Ground car park, Compton (off Shepherds Lane). Parking available. Nearest bus stop is Shawford South. Alight here and walk along Shepherds Lane (over M3) then turn left and walk to sign post showing entrance to Jubilee Grounds. Map EX132 OL32. (SO21 2BX, SU466248). Easily accessible walk - near local bus route. Contact: Jacqueline, 07736 731792 January

Tue 1 January 2019 13:30 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate New Year's Day - Afternoon walk, Twyford Circular Starts at 13:30: Start at Hunter Park Recreation Ground, Twyford. Parking available. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO21 1QS, SU483243). Ring in the New Year and clear the head with a lovely walk through Twyford farmland; some uplands and downs. Contact: Colin B, 02380 600415

Wed 2 January 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Fritham Circular Meet outside the Royal Oak Pub. Car parks nearby. Note: No right-turn westbound at Stoney Cross. Approach via Brook and the B3078. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map OL22. (SO43 7HL, SU232141). A walk around Fritham. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Thu 3 January 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Danebury Circular Start at car park at Danebury Hill Fort. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map Ex131 (SO20 6HZ, SU330378). Via Longstock. Contact: John C, 02380 553883 or 07907 942780 on the day

Fri 4 January 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Brambridge Circular Start at Brambridge Garden Centre Car Park, Kiln Lane, Brambridge. Please park by entrance (furthest from the store). Map OL32. EX132. (SO50 6HL, SU467221). Post-walk refreshments available in the garden centre cafe/restaurant. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sat 5 January 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Shepherd Down// Circular Start where 5 roads meet. Please park considerately on the verges. OL3 (EX119) (SO32 1GB, SU594192). Undulating. Contact: Chrissie W, 07981 408467

Sun 6 January 2019 09:30 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Pig Bush Circular via Buckler's Hard - One of two walks today Start at Pig Bush car park, on west side of B3056, south of Beaulieu Road Station. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map OL22 (SO42 7YQ, SU362050). Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Contact: Mel, 02380 897605 or 077139 64295

Sun 6 January 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Chilworth Circular - One of two walks today Start in lay-by, just by the entrance to Chilworth Golf Club, A27, Chilworth Road. Map OL22. (SO52 9JY, SU399194). Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Thu 10 January 2019 10:00 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sarisbury Green Circular Start at the south-west corner of The Green (Free parking.). Turn south off A27 into Barnes Lane, then first right and right again. First Bus X4/X5 to stop at top of hill on A27. Map OL3/Ex119 (SO31 7AA, SU500087). Via Swanwick Lakes. Contact: Chris W, 01489 589406

Fri 11 January 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre Circular Starts at 10:30: Start outside The Sporting View Café at the end of the bowling green at the Outdoor Sports Centre. Two free car parks off Lordswood Gardens available. Good bus routes nearby. Map OL22. (SO16 6RY, SU408155). Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sat 12 January 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Lockerley Circular Start at Butts Green, Lockerley. Park on edge of green opposite school. Map Ex131 (SO51 0JG, SU301261). Some road walking and stiles. One hill, otherwise undulating. Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

Sun 13 January 2019 09:45 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km - Moderate Middle Woodford Circular - One of two walks today Start at Middle Woodford Recreation Ground Car Park, on north side of road through village, just north of school. Map Ex 130 (SP4 6NS, SU121363). Up the Avon Valley, through the Woodford villages and Wiltshire countryside. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.40. Contact: Joan, 01425 672881 Sun 13 January 2019 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Farley Mount Circular - One of two walks today Start at the Monument Car park, Farley Mount. (Other car parks available.) Nearest postcode is 1.5 miles from start point. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO20 6RL, SU407293). Hilly in parts. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Thu 17 January 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Ashley Walk (Godshill, New Forest) Circular Start at Ashley Walk Car Park. At Brook, take B3078 towards Fordingbridge. Car park on left after about 5 miles. Map OL22 (SP6 2LN, SU186156). Contact: Mark A, 02381 845991

Fri 18 January 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Manor Farm Country Park Circular Start at Bursledon Railway Station. Free parking. First Buses X4/X5 alight at Station Road stop. Map OL22. (SO31 8AA, SU489095). Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sat 19 January 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Circular Park and start on road near Shedfield church. Map OL3 (EX119) (SO32 2HY, SU561132). Fairly flat, some stiles. Contact: Jane, 077925 55597

Sun 20 January 2019 09:30 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate Walderton Circular - One of two walks today Start at parking area in Walderton, at junction of B2146 and road to Stoughton. Map OL8/Ex 120 (PO18 9EA, SU787104). Lunch stop at Compton, with choice of pub, café or picnic. Car sharers meet Southampton Station 0830. Contact: Jeff J, 01489 893064 or 07505 444395

Sun 20 January 2019 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Horsebridge Circular - One of two walks today Start outside John O' Gaunt Pub, Horsebridge. Use car park opposite. Map EX 131. (SO20 6PX, SU345304). Lovely walk around the quiet countryside, route via Kings Somborne. Contact: Kim, 07717 852997

Thu 24 January 2019 10:00 - 5.6 miles/9 km - Moderate Burley Circular via Holmsley Walk Start at car park on south side of road running south east from Burley, opposite Burley Cricket Club. Map OL22 (BH24 4AA, SU213028). A heathland walk, which can be wet underfoot. Contact: Steve T, 01489 786051 or 07804 315737

Fri 25 January 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. Optional post-walk drink at The Brushmakers pub. Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885

Sat 26 January 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Park and start by village green. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO24 0NW, SU589258). Undulating, good views. Contact: Val and Mike, 07708 856079

Sun 27 January 2019 10:00 - 11.5 miles/18.5 km - Moderate Cheriton Circular via Bramdean Common - One of two walks today Start at Cheriton Recreation Ground, just south of the Flower Pots pub and on the opposite side of the road. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO24 0QH, SU579282) Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. Contact: Ian H, 07870 421483

Sun 27 January 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Fritham Circular - One of two walks today Start outside The Royal Oak pub in Fritham. Car parks nearby. No access from the A31 westbound at Stoney Cross. Westbound access by the B3078 & Brook. Sat-nav users should note that the postal code is not near the start. Map ref: OL22. (SO43 7HJ, SU232141). Optional post-walk drink in The Royal Oak pub. Contact: Andy W, 07810 865126 Thu 31 January 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Farley (Wilts) Circular Start at lay-by next to church. Map Ex131 (SP5 1AH, SU224295). Via the ruins of Clarendon Palace, The Monarch Way, Pitton. Contact: Basil, 02380 779603

February

Fri 1 February 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). Through farmland and downs. Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sat 2 February 2019 13:30 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km - Moderate Circular Park in Perrins P & D car park (£1.50), or in Elm Road (SU586321, free) or in other roads nearby. Meet at the car park entrance (Perrins). Map OL32 (EX132) (SO24 9FD, SU586325) Walking alongside the river Itchen, lanes & meadows. Contact: Irene S, 07799 410542

Sun 3 February 2019 10:00 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Moderate Bursledon Circular via Hamble - One of two walks today Start at free car park adjacent to Bursledon Station. Accessible by train or First Bus X4. Maps OL22 and OL3/Ex119 (SO31 8AA, SU489096). Walk through Queen Victoria Country Park. Lunch at Hamble, then crossing on the 'pink ferry' (£1.50). Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0915. Contact: Lindsay (02380 768744) and Jenny (02380 554314)

Sun 3 February 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Braishfield Circular - One of two walks today Start by the War Memorial by Braishfield Road / Church Lane, Braishfield. Please park considerately in the road. Map Ex131 (SO51 0RJ, SU375252) Undulating. Good views. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Thu 7 February 2019 10:00 - 5.9 miles/9.5 km - Moderate Cheriton Circular Start at Cheriton Recreation Ground Car Park, just west of the Flower Pots pub, on the opposite side of the road. Map OL32/Ex132 (SO24 0QH, SU579282). Via Gander Down & Tichborne. Contact: Tim B., 02380 679659 or 07748 261631

Fri 8 February 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate Friday 4 Miler - Bishop's Waltham Circular Start by the South Pond, Station Road, Bishop's Waltham. Meet at the railway gates end of the pond. (B2177). Map OL3. (SO32 1NN, SU550174). Contact: Lindsey, 07557 951885

Sat 9 February 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Kings Somborne Circular Start at church & park considerately nearby. Also can park in recreation ground 200m to the south. Map EX131 (SO20 6PW, SU360310). Contact: Mike H, 02380 677342

Sun 10 February 2019 10:00 - 14 miles/22.5 km - Moderate Witchampton Circular via Moor Crichel and the Tarrants - One of two walks today Start at the centre of Witchampton, near the school. Please park considerately. Map Ex 118 (BH21 5AW, ST988065). Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0845. Contact: Nigel, 01202 801088

Sun 10 February 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Stockbridge Circular - One of two walks today Start outside The White Hart Pub, Trafalgar Way, Stockbridge. Park in road. Map EX131. (SO20 6HH, SU359350). Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Thu 14 February 2019 10:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Lordswood Circular Start at Southampton Sports Centre Car Park (free), at end of Thornhill Road. Map OL22 (SO16 7AX, SU409155). Via Chilworth Common and Lordswood Lane. Contact: Eunice, 02380 779999 Fri 15 February 2019 10:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate (Finishes 10:30 approx.) Friday 4 Miler - Braishfield Circular Start by War Memorial on Braishfield Road/Church Road, Braishfield. Park considerately. Map Ex131 (SO51 0RJ, SU375252). Reverse route of my Boxing Day Walk. Contact: Kim, 07717 852997

Sat 16 February 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate West Dean Circular Start & park by the village green by the stream. Please park considerately. Map Ex131. (SP5 1JA, SU256269). Wooded area & some stiles. Contact: Michael, 07500 947773

Sun 17 February 2019 10:15 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Martin Circular via Cranborne - One of two walks today Start at car park at end of Sillen Lane. Turn into this by stone pillar in triangle at centre of village. Note that the post code is not near the start! Map Ex118 (SP6 3LP, SU057191). If weather very poor, distance can be reduced. Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 0900. N.B. 10.15 start. Contact: John F, 02380 769640 or 07743 541341 on the day

Sun 17 February 2019 13:30 - 6.4 miles/10.3 km - Moderate Sunday Afternoon Sherfield English Circular - One of two walks today Start at layby on north side of A27, just west of the Hatchett Inn. Ref: EX131. (SO51 6FP, SU286225). A pleasant woodland walk exploring the Melchet Court Estate. Contact: Rob S, 01794 512999

Thu 21 February 2019 10:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate West Meon Circular Start at Village Hall & Recreation Ground Car Park, Headon View, West Meon. Signposted on west side of A32, at north end of village. Map OL3/Ex119 (GU32 1HZ, SU641243) Contact: David L, 07791 257024

Fri 22 February 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). Some ups and downs and river walking. Contact: Rod, 07914 101102

Sat 23 February 2019 13:30 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Farley Mount Circular Start at the Monument Car park, Farley Mount. (Other car parks available). Nearest postcode is 1.5 miles from start point. Map OL32 (Ex132) (SO20 6RL, SU408293). Contact: Doug, 07736 731792

Sun 24 February 2019 09:45 - 12 miles/19.3 km - Moderate Selborne Circular via Hawkley - One of two walks today Start at car park behind Selborne Arms pub. Map OL33/Ex133 (GU34 3JR, SU742335). Car sharers meet Southampton Central Station 08.40. Contact: John2Stix, 02380 260511 or 07561 386286

Sun 24 February 2019 13:30 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Sunday afternoon - Horsebridge Circular - One of two walks today Start by the John o' Gaunt Pub. Parking available opposite. Map Ex131. (SO20 6PU, SU345304). Contact: Sara C, 07931 173986

Thu 28 February 2019 10:00 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate Ashurst Circular Start at car park of the New Forest pub, on the south side of the A35, next to Ashurst Station. Car users please patronise the pub after the walk. Start also accessible by bus/train. Map OL22 (SO40 7AD, SU333101). Contact: Philip P, 07708 420127 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

 Easy Access - walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to  push wheelchairs on some sections.  Easy - walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or  trainers can be worn.  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.  Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are  essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the organiser or leader in advance.  Technical - walks for experienced and very fit walkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ropes, ice axes and crampons. You must contact the organiser or leader in advance for further details.

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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