Walk Programme
Sat 26th Sep 2026
Group Walk - 18ml. 9:00am Andover railway station. (GR SU355459). The west section of the Brenda Parker Way which crosses north Hampshire, morning break at Hatherden, late lunch at St. Mary Bourne, which has a community shop and café; return on the Test Way. Car parking at the station. (£5.00 all day) Train…
Fri 2nd Oct 2026
Group Walk - n/a
Sat 3rd Oct 2026
Group Walk - n/a
Sun 4th Oct 2026
Group Walk - 12ml. 10:00am Museum Car park at Coalbrookdale. (GR SJ667047). From the museum car park, down the hill to the River Severn. Then follow the river path upstream, before climbing up to the National Trust Benthall Farm Estate. Drop back down to the River Severn for lunch at Iron Bridge (optional drink…
Mon 5th Oct 2026
Group Walk - 6ml. 10:00am Library Car Park, Ludlow (modest car parking charge). (GR SO513748). Morning loop in the hills to the west of Ludlow with views of the Castle and river. Back in time for lunch in Ludlow (many lunch options available). 6 miles, 288m of elevation
Sun 11th Oct 2026
Group Walk - 18ml. 09:00 Crown Inn Shorwell. (GR SZ456829). Circular walk to meet Maggie and other creatures here at Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm. Lunch at IOW Pear. C: David Yates T: 07718 685936. E: rowdy_tls@hotmail.com
Sun 18th Oct 2026
Group Walk - 15ml. 9:00am Knowle Park CP, Knowle Lane, Fair Oak, W3W ///sizzled.wider.startles. (Ignore what3words references below). (GR SU501180). Taking in Durley, Upham, Baybridge, Owslebury, Marwell. No pub stop so bring lunch. C: Nigel Pickett T: 07745028134
Fri 23rd Oct 2026
Group Walk - 12ml. 8:45am Bursledon rlwy stn. (GR SU490096). Via solent way to Warsash, pink ferry to Hamble, sea front to Netley, back to Bursledon. Brink change for the pink ferry, optional drink/lunch at Jolly Sailor afterwards. C: Tim & Kathy T: 07570624912
Fri 23rd - Sun 25th Oct 2026
Group Walk - 23, 23 or 26ml. 08:00 or 08:30 see notes 23/10 - 08:30: East Cowes Chain Ferry (GR: SZ502956) 24/10 - 08:00: Top of Appley Steps, Shanklin (GR: SZ584807) 25/10 - 08:00: Freshwater Bay (GR: SZ346856). (GR SZ502956). Round the Isle of Wight. C: David Yates T: 07718 685936. E: rowdy_tls@hotmail.com
Sat 7th Nov 2026
Group Walk - 17ml. 8:45am Chawton c.p. (GR SU708376). From Chawton to Upper Farringdon, West Worldham, Holybourne, Golden Pot and Shalden then back to Chawton. Bring sandwiches, pub at end. C: Laurie Wilson T: 07539088838
Sun 22nd Nov 2026
Group Walk - 15ml. 8:45am Petersfield Heath Pond c.p. (GR SU754226). Circular. No pub stop, bring sandwiches. C: Carla Bacon T: 07701 073326
Sat 12th Dec 2026
Group Walk - 10ml. 8:45am Soberton Village Hall c.p. (GR SU612166). Circular route taking in Soberton down, Old Winchester Hill and Meon Valley. Morning walk returning to Soberton by 12:30 for Christmas Lunch at the White Lion. C: Tim and Kathy T: 07570624912
Mon 28th Dec 2026
Group Walk - 15ml. 8:45am Bolderwood c.p. (GR SU243087). Circular. Car parking charges apply in the New Forest from April 2026. Bring Sandwiches, no pub stop. C: Tim and Kathy T: 07570 624912
Sun 10th Jan 2027
Group Walk - 15ml. 8:45am Arlebury park c.p. (GR SU583326). Bring sandwiches, no pub stop. C: Bob Ferrand T: 07799 755846
Sun 24th Jan 2027
Group Walk - 18ml. 8:45am St. Mary Bourne Recreation Ground c.p. (GR SU421504). Please bring sandwiches, no pub stop. C: Keith Vallis T: 07979968760
Sun 14th Feb 2027
Group Walk - 15ml. 9:00am East Meon c.p. Workhouse Lane. (GR SU676222). Circular walk via Clanfield and Hambledon. Bring sandwiches, no pub stop. C: Dave Mallon T: 07846 861899
Sat 27th Feb 2027
Group Walk - 18ml. 9:45am Lymington Ferry terminal. (GR SZ333955). Circular route thru' the New Forest. Islanders catch 9:05am ferry from Yarmouth. Bring sandwiches. C: Tim and Kathy T: 07570624912
Sun 7th Mar 2027
Group Walk - 16ml. 8:45am Shawford Down (Top) c.p. (GR SU468248). A circular walk visiting Shawford, Twyford, Hursley and the top of St Catherine's Hill for a view of the cathedral, also Monarchs Way and the River Itchen. Bring sandwiches, optional pub visit at the end of the walk. . C: Laurie Wilson T:…
Sat 20th Mar 2027
Group Walk - 19ml. 8:50am Whitchurch railway station. Car parking at station (charge). Free Car parking at Bell street c.p. (allow 15 mins to walk to station). (GR SU463489). A moderately hilly route north of Whitchurch passing Faccombe and Ashmansworth including another section of the Brenda Parker Way. Train…
Sun 11th Apr 2027
Group Walk - 15ml. 9:00am Castle Hill Country Park CP. W3W ///rips.purified.drags. (GR SU148327). Via Bourne and Avon valley villages. No pub stop so bring own lunch. C: Nigel Pickett T: 07745028134
Sat 24th Apr 2027
Group Walk - 10ml. 8:45am Phoenix pub, Twyford. (GR SU480244). Via Compton down, St. Cross & St. Catherines Hill. Lunch at the pub followed by Wessex LDWA AGM. C: Tim and Kathy T: 07570624912
