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.
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The Royal Oak pub - Post code: SO43 7HJ
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Fritham Village - best approached from the B3078 to Godshill Road due to limited access from the A31. Park in the Forestry Commission car park just beyond The Royal Oak.
This is a hilly and scenic route in and around the South Downs starting from East Meon. From East Meon we will walk behind All Saints Church and up Park Hill. From there we will head north east along paths and farm tracks, then south towards Pidham Cottages. We will then continue south along various paths then follow Limekiln Lane towards Butser Hill. From Butser Hill we will head west along the South Downs way to the Sustainability Centre, then continue north along the South Downs way over Salt Hill and towards Coombe Cross. We will then walk along Hen Wood then to Drayton before returning to East Meon. There will be a lunch stop. There may be a mixture of terrain and conditions, so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing and waterproofs. On the day I will be laying markers for the Roly's Run race route, which will be taking place the following day.
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East Meon village car park.
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East Meon car park can be found adjacent to Workhouse Lane.
Starting in Oakley, our route will encompass a mixture of the Wayfarer's Walk and quiet country lanes passing through the hamlets of Deane and North Oakley.
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Station Road car park, Oakley
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Car park is on Station Road, just off the B3400 Andover - Basingstoke Road. Number 76 bus from Basingstoke stops just around corner.
Put on your dancing shoes (aka trainers) for an evening of ceilidh dancing with SHOCC Dances! Dancing starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 11pm. Bring your own drinks. If you've never done ceilidh dancing before, don't worry, they'll teach you all the steps. It's really fun and you're likely to get very sweaty! Please see their website for further details http://www.shocc.co.uk/ and to book your ticket. Alternatively, you can pay £14 cash on the door, however some dances sell out in advance so double check the website if you’re planning to do this. **Please note I am only advertising the ceilidhs on behalf of SHOCC and are not necessarily attending. **
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP Lots of parking. Or 10min taxi from Chandler's Ford train station.
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Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP, UK
This year's Christmas party will be held at the Westgate Hotel, Winchester. £37 for three courses. Please register your interest and then I will contact you with a food order form.
Starting in the pretty market town of Stockbridge, we'll walk in a clockwise loop passing Danebury and Hazel Downs before reaching the charming village of Longstock. We'll then cross the River Test, before following the Test Way back to Stockbridge.
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Outside the white hart stockbridge
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Stockbridge is easily reached via the A30 or A3057 roads
Put on your dancing shoes (aka trainers) for an evening of ceilidh dancing with SHOCC Dances! Dancing starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 11pm. Bring your own drinks. If you've never done ceilidh dancing before, don't worry, they'll teach you all the steps. It's really fun and you're likely to get very sweaty! Please see their website for further details http://www.shocc.co.uk/ and to book your ticket. Alternatively, you can pay £14 cash on the door, however some dances sell out in advance so double check the website if you’re planning to do this. **Please note I am only advertising the ceilidhs on behalf of SHOCC and are not necessarily attending. **
I’ve enabled booking on here just so people can get an idea if anyone is going along from the walking group or not.
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP Lots of parking. Or 10min taxi from Chandler's Ford train station.
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SU432221
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50.9974711043875,-1.3856506347656
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Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP, UK
Put on your dancing shoes (aka trainers) for an evening of ceilidh dancing with SHOCC Dances! Dancing starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 11pm. Bring your own drinks. If you've never done ceilidh dancing before, don't worry, they'll teach you all the steps. It's really fun and you're likely to get very sweaty! Please see their website for further details http://www.shocc.co.uk/ and to book your ticket. Alternatively, you can pay £14 cash on the door, however some dances sell out in advance so double check the website if you’re planning to do this. **Please note I am only advertising the ceilidhs on behalf of SHOCC and are not necessarily attending. **
I’ve enabled booking on here just so people can get an idea if anyone is going along from the walking group or not.
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP Lots of parking. Or 10min taxi from Chandler's Ford train station.
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SU432221
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50.9974711043875,-1.3856506347656
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Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP, UK
Put on your dancing shoes (aka trainers) for an evening of ceilidh dancing with SHOCC Dances! Dancing starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 11pm. Bring your own drinks. If you've never done ceilidh dancing before, don't worry, they'll teach you all the steps. It's really fun and you're likely to get very sweaty! Please see their website for further details http://www.shocc.co.uk/ and to book your ticket. Alternatively, you can pay £14 cash on the door, however some dances sell out in advance so double check the website if you’re planning to do this. **Please note I am only advertising the ceilidhs on behalf of SHOCC and are not necessarily attending. **
I’ve enabled booking on here just so people can get an idea if anyone is going along from the walking group or not.
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP Lots of parking. Or 10min taxi from Chandler's Ford train station.
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SU432221
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50.9974711043875,-1.3856506347656
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Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP, UK
Put on your dancing shoes (aka trainers) for an evening of ceilidh dancing with SHOCC Dances! Dancing starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 11pm. Bring your own drinks. If you've never done ceilidh dancing before, don't worry, they'll teach you all the steps. It's really fun and you're likely to get very sweaty! Please see their website for further details http://www.shocc.co.uk/ and to book your ticket. Alternatively, you can pay £14 cash on the door, however some dances sell out in advance so double check the website if you’re planning to do this. **Please note I am only advertising the ceilidhs on behalf of SHOCC and are not necessarily attending. **
I’ve enabled booking on here just so people can get an idea if anyone is going along from the walking group or not.
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP Lots of parking. Or 10min taxi from Chandler's Ford train station.
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SU432221
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50.9974711043875,-1.3856506347656
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Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP, UK
Put on your dancing shoes (aka trainers) for an evening of ceilidh dancing with SHOCC Dances! Dancing starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 11pm. Bring your own drinks. If you've never done ceilidh dancing before, don't worry, they'll teach you all the steps. It's really fun and you're likely to get very sweaty! Please see their website for further details http://www.shocc.co.uk/ and to book your ticket. Alternatively, you can pay £14 cash on the door, however some dances sell out in advance so double check the website if you’re planning to do this. **Please note I am only advertising the ceilidhs on behalf of SHOCC and are not necessarily attending. **
I’ve enabled booking on here just so people can get an idea if anyone is going along from the walking group or not.
:
The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP
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The Hilt, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, SO53 5NP Lots of parking. Or 10min taxi from Chandler's Ford train station.
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SU432221
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50.9974711043875,-1.3856506347656
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Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP, UK