Sun 1st March – Downton to Standlynch Down
10am – 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Leisurely (Finishes 13:00 approx.)
Meet at 09:15: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for car share to starting point. (SO51 8AF, SU359209)
Starts at 10:00: The Sidings, Downton (1st right after the traffic lights on entering Downton from Romsey) (SP5 3QZ, SU184216)
A walk along country lanes, across open farmland and woodlands with wonderful scenic views including Salisbury Cathedral and beyond.
Refreshments or pub lunch could be available at the end of the walk. Map: OS Explorer 130.
Estimated finish time: 13:00
Contact: Les M, 07880 500764, ljmildon@tiscali.co.uk
Sat 7th March – The Mysteries of Chandler’s Ford
10amĀ – 5.1 miles/8.2 km – Easy
Meet at 09:30: Romsey Rapids Car Park on far right, adjacent to Romsey Town FC for car share to the start. (SO51 8AF, SU359209)
Starts at 10:00: Knight Wood at end of Glendowan Rd. Post code is only approximate position. Magnify map and P is parking point. (SO53
4QX, SU423213)
Join the leader at the start point for an investigation of the green spaces of Chandler’s Ford from Knight Wood to Cuckoo Bushes! Map: OS
Explorer 132 or Explorer OL32.
Contact: Pat Bo, 02380 276309 or 07943 666596 on the day
Thu 12th March – Old Winchester Hill and Meon Valley Railway
10:15am – 6 miles/9.7 km – Leisurely
Meet at 09:20: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for car share to walk starting point. (SO51 8AF, SU359209)
Starts at 10:15: Roadside parking on Bucks Head Hill adjacent to Bucks Head Inn. (SO32 3NA, SU612201)
Circular walk from Meonstoke over Old Winchester Hill and along the Meon Valley Railway path. Pub lunch or picnic at the end. Map OS
Explorer OL32.
Contact: Noel, 02380 276309 or 07943 666596 on the day
Sat 14th March – Beaulieu Road Station and Denny Lodge Inclosure
10am – 5.7 miles/9.2 km – Leisurely
Meet at 09:15: Romsey Rapids Car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for car share to starting point. (SO51 8AF, SU359209)
Starts at 10:00: Shatterford car park near Beaulieu Road Station . (SO42 7YQ, SU348063)
Heath and forest tracks through Denny Wood and Denny Lodge Inclosure. Map: OS Explorer OL22.
Walk leader: Pat Ball
Contact: Programme Secretary, 01794 278634 or 07802 210481
Thu 19th March – Breamore to Rockbourne
10am – 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate
Meet at 09:00: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for car share to starting point. (SO51 8AF, SU359209)
Starts at 10:00: Breamore Church (SP6 2DF, SU153188)
A circular walk rich in historical and architectural interest. Possible diversions to The Giant’s Grave long barrow and the medieval Mizmaze.
Starts at St Mary’s Church, Breamore, pub lunch at the Rose & Thistle or picnic in Rockbourne and back to Breamore. Map: OS OL22
Contact: Sue and Paul, 01794 278634 or 07802 210481
Sat 21st March – Spring at the Sea Side.
10:15am – 4.8 miles/7.7 km – Leisurely (Finishes 12:00 approx.)
Meet at 09:30: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for car share to starting point. (SO51 8AF, SU359209)
Starts at 10:15: Lepe Country Park car park. (SZ456986)
A spring walk in the Exbury and Lepe Country Park taking in East Hill Farm, Haxland Pits and Inchmery House. A small contribution to car
parking may be necessary. Cafe available at the end of walk if desired. Map: OS Explorer OL22.
Estimated finish time: 12:00
Contact: Margaret & Co, 01794 519094
Thu 26th March – Cranbury Park and the Monarch Way
09:50am – 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate
Meet at 09:10: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for car share to starting point. (SO51 8AF, SU359209)
Starts at 09:50: Shawford Down Lower car park at the very far end. Map: OS Explorer 132 (SO21 2BT, SU471245)
A country walk from Shawford to Hursley through Cranbury Park and then the Monarch Way. Picnic or pub lunch in Hursley – The Dolphin.
Map: OS Explorer OL32 or 132.
Walk leader: Claire and Charlotte
Contact: Claire, 07950 060338, mrsct@live.co.uk
Walkers must be 18 or over or accompanied by a responsible adult. Newcomers welcome