Climbing up out of Droxford towards Fir Down we will take the Wayfarers Walk beside Corhampton Golf Club, past small woods and through open farmland. At Lomer Farm we will turn right onto the South Downs Way and follow this to Exton via Beacon Hill. We will return to Droxford along the Meon Valley Railway. Lunch will be around 1pm at a suitable stopping point and there will be snack/drink stops as needed.

We will meet at Porchester castle (Church Ln, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9QW) to look around the Grade 1 listed building. This is English Heritage so members get in free. Parking is 200 m at a local council owned parking. After we have a short walk (1 to 2 miles) to the local and popular SALT café on the beach where we will have a lunch. (Cranleigh Rd, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9DR). After we walk back to the car park near Porchester Castle. The café gets busy so I will book a table a week or so ahead depending on how many people sign up.

Starting in Shawford, we’ll walk down the Itchen river to St Catherine’s Hill, up and over the top, and back to Shawford across farmland via St Cross Hospital. Followed by a drink in The Bridge Inn, Shawford.

Join us for Romsey Beggars Fair. Held in over 20 indoor & outdoor venues throughout Romsey. Including over 80 acts of all different musical genre. https://www.beggarsfair.org.uk/

This is a relatively remote walk and offers a mixture of heath and woodland scenery with some good views across the varied New Forest landscape. Mainly all-weather forest tracks. There will be glimpses of Eyeworth Lodge and also skirts the Ashley Walk bombing range which was the testing ground for the famous ‘Dam Buster’ bouncing bombs used by the RAF during the Second World War. Dog friendly but need to be kept on a lead near grazing animals. Please bring a packed lunch and something to sit on. We will go for a drink at The Royal Oak at the end of the walk for anyone who wants to come along.

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.

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.

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*