Join us for a leisurely walk around Romsey taking in the canal, Fishlake Meadows, Squabb Wood & The Salmon Leap. This walk includes views of the river Test. Please no dogs because there is a stretch of road walking & cattle. Please bring walking boots, there will be breaks but no lunch stop. Please travel by train or bus (Bluestar 4 from Southampton) or park in nearby central Romsey.
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Romsey Train Station
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Romsey Train Station is in central Romsey just off the A3057. It is a short walk from Romsey Bus Station & central Romsey car parks. There are regular trains from Southampton or the Bluestar Bus (4) from Southampton.
A walk with rolling hills and plenty of long-distance views in this relatively remote area on the Hampshire/Dorset border. The route encompasses farmland, woodland, country lanes and scrubby grassland, taking us up Pentridge Hill with views of the Dorset countryside from the top and through Martin Down Local Nature Reserve. Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
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Damerham Village Hall, Fordingbridge, SP6 3HD. Roadside parking on W Park Lane. Some additional parking available on grounds of Damerham Cricket Club through the pub car park.
A leisurely walk leaving town via the Palace remains and Railway Line trail, then heading west along the Pilgrim’s Trail and route of a Roman Road before turning back to Bishop’s Waltham for a drink in a nearby pub. The route mostly runs through fields and along rural tracks.
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Bishop Waltham Central Car Park, 12 Basingwell Street Upper, Bishop’s Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1AL. Alternative parking in Jubilee Hall Car Park. Both free.
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Bishop Waltham Central Car Park, 12 Basingwell Street Upper, Bishop’s Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1AL
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Basingwell Street Lower, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton SO32 1AJ, UK
A 2-day, 1 night camping trip. Day 1 – 12.5 mile circular walk near Pewsey to include views of the Pewsey white horse. Day 2 – 11.5 mile circular walk that encompasses views of Stonehenge starting in Amesbury. Note, I will not have recced the walks but expect there to be hills and nice views.
Walk start points: Day 1 – North Street Car Park, Pewsey. This is a free car park. Alternative car parking at the train station car park, but this will charge. Day 2: Bonnymead Park Playground, Amesbury. This is a free car park. Alternative parking at Amesbury Central car park, but this will charge.
Campsite: Woodbridge Inn, North Newnton, Pewsey, SN9 6JZ. www.woodbridgeinn.uk
Meals: Bring lunch for both days and breakfast for day 2. Dinner at Woodbridge Inn.
Driving: We’ll meet at the walk start on Saturday (10am) and drive to the campsite after the walk (10 min drive). Day 2, we would drive to the walk start from the campsite (20 min drive), then home afterwards, no doubt after a pub visit if people wish.
Please car share if possible. Pewsey has a train station, however Amesbury does not, so if coming by train you will need to get a lift back and to/from the campsite.
The campsite needs to know numbers by mid-May. Cost is £10 per person based on 16 people and we can pay by cash/card on arrival.
*Please sign up by mid-May to reserve your spot. If nearer the time you cannot make the trip, I can try to find a replacement person, otherwise you will need to pay for your spot*
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North Street Car Park, Goddard Road, Pewsey, SN9 5EQ
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North Street Car Park, Goddard Road, Pewsey, SN9 5EQ