Booking required
: Sophie Cherrington : 07500 771554
This is a 9.5 mile circular trail near Brockenhurst. It is generally considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 3 h 36 min to complete. Dogs are welcome and may be off-lead in some areas. It should be mostly dry conditions with some muddy spots so please wear appropriate footwear. The trail offers a mix of terrain, beautiful scenery, and encounters with wild animals like deer, donkeys, and ponies. Facilities like toilets and an ice cream hut are available along the route. We will stop half way so please bring a packed lunch. We can also have a drink in one of the many pubs in Brockenhurst when we are finished.
: Brockenhurst Train Station, Station Approach, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7TW
: Brockenhurst Train Station, Station Approach, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7TW. £1.40 per hour to park.
: SU301019
: 50.8167680344079,-1.5737915039062
: Brockenhurst SO42 7TW, UK
Booking required

Bishop's Waltham Loop

L Leisurely
: Pete : 07432 372604
A leisurely walk leaving the 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.
: Bishop Waltham Central Car Park, 12 Basingwell Street Upper, Bishop’s Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1AL. Alternative parking in Jubilee Hall Car Park. Both free.
: Bishop Waltham Central Car Park, 12 Basingwell Street Upper, Bishop’s Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1AL
: SU554174
: 50.953939245546,-1.2120366096497
: Basingwell Street Lower, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton SO32 1AJ, UK
Booking required
: Pete : 07432 372604
Starting from the Village Hall car park in Droxford we'll head north along the Meon Valley Trail, before turning east and joining the South Downs Way, climbing up to Old Winchester Hill. After enjoying the views from this Iron Age hillfort, we'll move south through fields and farm tracks towards Stoke Wood, stopping here for lunch, before looping back to Droxford via Soberton and the old railway line again. Please bring a packed lunch and wear appropriate footwear for the terrain and weather.
: Droxford Village Hall car park, 2 High St, Droxford, Southampton, SO32 3PA
: Droxford Village Hall car park, 2 High St, Droxford, Southampton SO32 3PA Parking can be limited so please consider lift sharing. Parking available outside Droxford Church, along Park Lane or by Droxford Junior School.
: SU606182
: 50.9603459339712,-1.1375141143799
: Droxford, Southampton SO32 3RB, UK
Booking required

Upton Grey circular

M Moderate
: Richard : 07564 348592
We will meet outside St Mary’s Church in Upton Grey, Postcode RG24 2RB. Parking in the village. Please park considerately. We will be walking for approximately 10 miles with some hills. It is likely to be wet/muddy in places so please be prepared. This is a part of Hampshire the group has not walk around before (or not for a very long time). Dogs welcomed with well behaved owners. After the walk, if you wish we can have a drink at the local pub, the Hoddington Arms.
: St Mary's Church, Upton Grey, RG24 2RB.
: Upton Grey is a few miles off the M3 junction 6.
: SU697484
: 51.2307633454939,-1.0028154041897
: Upton Grey, Basingstoke RG25 2RD, UK
Booking required
: Liz : 07789 904563
Bring a picnic and come join your rambling friends for an afternoon of eating, drinking and games in the sunshine! Come anytime from 1pm. Bring a picnic blanket, food, drink (soft/alcoholic) and suncream. *Please note BBQs are not allowed* I will have a frisbee, but please feel free to bring any other games. We'll aim to sit on the patch of grass by the seafront closest to the sailing club. The park is a 30 minute walk from Hamble or Netley train stations. If driving, the car parks close at 9pm. Parking charges are as follows: Up to 2 hours £5, Up to 4 hours £8, Full day £9.50. Use the postcode SO31 5RA for SatNav.
: Patch of grass by the seafront closest to the sailing club
: Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5GA
: SU463075
: 50.8659819405794,-1.3433954610063
: Netley, Southampton SO31 5GA, UK
Booking required
: Rob Bartlett : 07969 891325
Join us for a 3-night walking trip on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. Our base for the weekend will be a large self-catered traditional stone farmhouse in single sex dormitories based at Brenscombe Outdoor Centre a 30-minute walk from the centre of Corfe. With direct footpaths to the Purbeck Ridge and heathland we are perfectly placed to explore the peninsula. A full walk itinerary will be detailed closer to the time, but we will likely incorporate Old Harry Rocks, Studland, Jurassic Coast, the famous Square & Compass Pub and fossil museum and Dancing Ledge etc. We will have a full day walking on the Saturday (approx. 10 miles) and Sunday (approx. 10 miles) and for those who would like to, a walk can also be arranged on the Monday after checkout. A group evening meal at a local pub will be arranged for the Saturday evening. We will also look at trying to incorporate a visit to The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine to see the recently discovered Pliosaur skull which was featured on the BBC documentary ‘Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster’. This trip is based on 12 people attending and places will go quickly. Please get in touch for further information. £85.00 per person for the 3 nights, self-catered based on 12 people. If we do not reach 12 people, the cost will go up. A 50% deposit of £42.50 is required per person upon booking.
: Brenscombe Outdoor Centre, Studland Road, Corfe Castle, Dorset BH20 5JG
: Brenscombe Outdoor Centre, Studland Road, Corfe Castle, Dorset BH20 5JG
: SY977824
: 50.6418679891866,-2.0330715179443
: Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20 5JG, UK