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SOUTH EAST HANTS GROUP
HAMPSHIRE AREA
www.sehantsramblers.hampshire.uk
WALKS & EVENTS PROGRAMME
JULY - OCTOBER 2014
Note: No edition of Footprints this time. Please note the extended entry re
the visit of the London Blind Ramblers on page 4 and the request for
volunteers for Footpath work on page 19.
Programmes are free to members of the South East Hants Group. When you
renew your subscription please indicate your membership of SE Hants Group.
The Programme is available to other (non-SEH) members at a cost of £2
(cheque) + 3 s.a.e. per year. Any person wishing to join the Group is most
welcome. You can obtain one free programme to sample up to three of our
walks without joining the Ramblers, but if you decide to walk regularly with us, we
would expect you to join the Ramblers, which you can do via the website:
www.ramblers.org.uk or our membership secretary. For Programme or joining,
contact the Membership Secretary, Margaret Davies on 023 9226 5062.
Over 20% of our members have now signed up to receive walks programmes and
Footprints by email, which will save the group about £140 per year on postage
and printing. If anyone else would like to consider receiving material by
email, please contact David Nixon ([email protected]) for an
information sheet and a trial electronic mailing.
Welcome to new members of the Group
We are delighted to welcome new members to the group. If you are new to the
Ramblers, you may have some concerns about going on your first walk. You
may not know how to find the start point for the walk, or feel confident about your
ability to keep up, or wonder how welcoming and friendly the established
members of the group will be. Most of our leaders have several years’
experience in the role, so if you have any concerns, your first step should be to
phone the leader to discuss the walk with him or her. The leader will be able to
explain in detail what the walk will involve, how long it is expected to take, the
type of terrain involved etc. He/she may be able to arrange for you to get a lift to
the walk with someone who lives near you. Contacting the leader does not mean
that you must commit to go on the walk, it just puts you in a better position to
decide if a particular walk is suitable for you. Many people find that after a few
walks they meet people with whom they can share lifts to walks on a regular
basis. The important thing is to start getting involved and enjoy the
wonderful countryside we have in our area.
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NOTES and GUIDANCE to WALKERS
What to bring
Food and drink, wear stout footwear and carry waterproof clothing in case of wet
weather. If possible, bring a first aid kit and a mobile phone. Particularly in winter
when conditions underfoot can be treacherous, walkers are recommended to
carry a survival bag. Such bags can be bought at Millets or Cotswolds for about
£4 each.
Start points for walks
Indicated by a six-figure grid reference, with a 2 letter prefix.
Car sharing to walks
It is Group policy to promote car-sharing as much as possible, primarily for environmental
reasons, but also to enable people who do not drive to join our walks. Drivers often
appreciate it when a voluntary contribution is made by passengers and as a guide, 7p per
mile per passenger is considered a reasonable amount to cover the costs incurred by the
driver. Building on the positive experience of the increasingly-popular Thursday
walks, all leaders are invited to add ‘Phone leader to arrange lift’ at the end of
their walk details. You will see that this appears in the current programme for
walks led by Committee members, as well as some others. It is not anticipated
that this will generate a large number of extra calls to leaders, because many of
our regular walkers are already involved in their own informal car-sharing groups.
We hope that leaders will be able to put people in contact with existing carsharers. Please note that not all leaders will be able to operate in this way, and a
lift cannot always be guaranteed, but collectively we will do our best.
No walk arranged
Where this is shown in the programme, it may be that a walk will be organized at
short notice, and if so, the leader should provide the Programme Secretary with
the details and walkers should check with him nearer the time.
Cancellation of walks
If the weather (or forecast) is very bad, or if any doubt exists whether the walk will
take place, it is the responsibility of the walker to contact the leader to check
if the walk is still on.
Safety and leaders authority
Leaders do their best to ensure safe walks, but those taking part do so at their
own risk. Please adhere to the leader’s instructions, especially on busy roads
and observe the Country Code at all times. Please do not walk ahead of the
leader & tell the leader or back-marker if you intend to drop behind the main
group.
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Emergency Card
Ramblers’ advice is that leaders should take a register of all those who attend
each walk, including emergency telephone numbers and details of medical
conditions, but we considered this to be impractical and unduly intrusive. We
would however, like each walker to carry an emergency card in a side pocket of
their rucksack that gives their name, telephone number of who to contact in an
emergency, any relevant medical information, e.g. medication carried and
how to administer it, allergies, if you suffer from diabetes etc, and what
action we should undertake to help you if you become unconscious. We
hope of course, that the information will never be needed, but it could be vital.
Another recommendation is to put an ICE (In Case of Emergency) entry on your
mobile phone. Put ICE as the contact name, then the number to contact, i.e.
ICE1, ICE2 etc if there are alternatives. Apparently paramedics look for ICE
entries on the mobile phones of people they are called to, who are unable to
communicate with them.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed unless otherwise stated, but they must be kept under strict
control. If this is not complied with, owners will be asked not to bring the dog on
future walks.
Walks grading
The purpose of the grade in the walk description is to assist members to select
appropriate walks for their walking capability:
Grade A: brisk pace Grade B: normal pace Grade C: leisurely pace
Some grades are modified with a + or – sign, some are composite e.g. B/C.
Note to walk leaders
A back marker should be used for groups of 10+. Any footpath problem (where,
when, what, etc) encountered on a walk should be reported to the Footpath
Secretary, Peter Sollars (023 9259 5107) [email protected].
Leaders are recommended to carry survival bags, particularly in winter when
conditions underfoot can be treacherous. Such bags can be purchased at Millets
or Cotswolds for about £4 each.
All leaders should report any incident or accident to the Group Secretary as
soon as possible.
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SPECIAL EVENTS JULY - OCTOBER 2014
The events below, which also appear in the main WALKS & EVENTS PROGRAMME,
are listed and highlighted (with appropriate additional information) to serve as a general
reminder to all members. Contact names and telephone numbers are given against the
event.
Weekend 6 & 7 September:
LONDON BLIND RAMBLERS CLUB VISIT HAYLING ISLAND
The London Blind Ramblers will again visit Hayling Island on Saturday 6 and Sunday
7 September. We need about 8 guides on each day to assist with the walks.
Each guide just provides an arm to lead his/her companion and warns of steps and
other possible hazards. At the end of each walk (about 7 miles), we are usually
provided with tea and cakes at their hotel, the Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel on
Hayling Island seafront. For more information and/or to volunteer as a guide please
contact Gill Florence email: [email protected] tel: 023 9246 6985.
Wednesday 10 September
SOCIAL EVENING
Meet at The Ship, Langstone from 6:30pm for a drink and/or meal. All members
are very welcome. No need to pre-arrange.
Contact Ron or Pam B 01243 373673 for information.
Saturday 11 October
QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK (London)
A circular walk from Limehouse along the Regent and Hertford Union Canals and
including a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The walk will be about 8
miles. For further details, contact Margaret J on 023 9286 4630 in September.
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Please note:
If any group members book holidays with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays will they
please tell them at the time of booking that they are members of SE Hants
group, and that they want the financial support on offer to go to this group.
You need to do this each time you book – RWH will not carry over any such
request from booking to booking.
RWH contributes to the group £10 for each UK holiday booked, £20 for short-haul
holidays, and £30 for world-wide holidays.
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WALKS & EVENTS PROGRAMME JULY - OCTOBER 2014
The start time is given after the start location, then the distance and grade have
been combined e.g. 8B = 8 miles, B grade. The Explorer map for the Start
location is given after the grid reference (e.g. E133) then general instructions,
route etc are given in italics.
Unless otherwise stated, the leader will meet at the start of the walk.
Tuesday 1 ROWLANDS CASTLE 7:00pm 4C
July
SU 733107 (E120)
Tony and Wendy H 023 9225 9953
(evening) Meet on the green outside of the hardware shop for a walk into
Stansted.
Jim By 023 9245 0992
Wednesday KITHURST HILL 10:00 13.5B+
2 July
TQ 070124 (E121)
mob: 0778 9408 444
Meet in Kithurst Hill CP. Via SDW to Chanctonbury Ring, Mouse
Lane, Washington and Sullington.
Thursday
3 July
MARLEY COMMON 10:00 6.5B
Irene W 023 9237 7401
SU 887312 (E133)
mob: 0771 2551 799
Meet in Marley Common CP. Via Linchmere, Stanley Common and
Cognor Wood.
Thursday
3 July
(evening)
HORNDEAN 7:00pm 4.5B
Peter S 023 9259 5107
SU 708132 (E120)
mob: 0781 6654 892
Meet in car park just uphill from Fire Station. Via Blendworth,
Catherington Lith and Catherington Down, Monarch’s Way and
Church Path.
Sunday 6
July
IRON HILL 09:30 8.5B
Peter S 023 9259 5107
SU 848302 (E133)
mob: 0781 6654 892
Meet at sandy open area, east of road SE of Liphook. Via Linchmere
Marsh, Hammer, Hewshott House and Lower Brookham. Phone
leader to arrange lift. Note start time.
Sunday 6
July
BENBOW POND 10:00 10B
Tony L 023 9225 2419
SU 914222 (E133)
Park at pond two miles east of Midhurst on left of A272. Via
Lodsworth, Leggatt Hill Farm, Lords Wood, Dirty Bridge field, Mill
Farm, Lurgashall, Ragham Lodge, River Park Farm, Lodge Farm,
Salmonsbridge Farm, Eel Bridge, Lodsworth, Gosdensheath Copse &
Benbow Pond.
Tuesday 8 STOUGHTON DOWN 7:00pm 4.5B/C
July
SU 815126 (E120)
Ron and Pam B 01243 373673
(evening) Meet at car park at edge of forest beyond Stoughton village. Via Bow
Hill Farm.
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Malcolm H 023 9226 4785
Wednesday FYNING 10:00 12.5B
9 July
SU 817237 (E133)
mob: 0779 4029 721
Meet in layby off A272 about 0.6 miles East of Rogate. Via Terwick
Common, Rondle Wood, Borden, Wick Wood, Chithurst, Iping,
Trotton, Dumpford Manor Farm, Manor Farm Elsted, Clarefield
Copse, Fair Oak, Habin Bridge.
Thursday
10 July
ROWLANDS CASTLE 10:00 6.5B
Sylvia Ho 023 9226 5006
SU 733107 (E120)
Park around the Green and meet on the Green opposite the hardware
shop. Via the Stansted Estate.
Thursday
10 July
(evening)
EAST MEON 7:00pm 5B/C
David N 023 9273 2649
SU 677220 (E119)
mob: 0788 1437 943
Meet in CP off Workhouse Lane. Via Drayton, Halnaker Lane and
Small Down. Phone leader to arrange lift.
Saturday
12 July
DROXFORD 10:00 4.5B/C
David N 023 9273 2649
SU 606182 (E119)
mob: 0788 1437 943
Park in the village centre by the church, or up the lane opposite by
the school. Via Wayfarer’s Walk, Droxford Down, Meonstoke. Phone
leader to arrange lift.
Mike D 023 9250 3668
Sunday 13 CHALTON 10:00 8B
July
SU 732161 (E120)
WILD FLOWER WALK. Meet in the PUBLIC CP next to the Red
Lion CP at Chalton. Via Ditcham Park, Coulters Dean, SDW, QECP.
Some hills. Bring wild flower books.
Peter Wh 023 9238 7647
Sunday 13 NEW ALRESFORD 10:00 12B
July
SU 588324 (E132)
mob: 0753 9387 745
Park and meet in the Railway Station (Watercress line) Car Park (free
on Sunday). Via Wayfarer’s Walk, Oxdrove Way, Itchen Wood,
Itchen Abbas and Upper Itchen Valley.
Peter S 023 9259 5107
Tuesday 15 BEDHAMPTON 7:00pm 5B
July
SU 703064 (E119)
mob: 0781 6654 892
(evening) Meet in car park near church/recreation ground. Via coast,
Southmoor and Langstone.
Tony L 023 9225 2419
Wednesday UPPER FROYLE 10:00 10B
16 July
SU 755421 (E144)
Meet in old road off A31 near Hen & Chicken PH. Via Upper Froyle,
Lower Froyle, Husseys Lane, Gravelly Wood, Travers Farm, Well,
Frog Lane, Sheephouse Copse, Little Wood & Upper Froyle.
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Jeremy B 01730 825493
Wednesday ARUNDEL 09:30 14.5A
16 July
TQ 020070 (E121)
Free parking in Mill Road. Meet by the ruins almost opposite the
entrance to Arundel Castle. Via Warningcamp, Burpham Down,
Rackham Hill, SDW, Amberley Station, Arundel Park. Note start
time. This walk will be at a fast pace.
Thursday
17 July
HAVANT STATION FOR BRIGHTON PAVILION
Margaret M 023 9226 7346 mob: 0744 3492 566
Leave Havant Station as soon as travel cards can be used. An
opportunity to visit the Pavilion. Contact Margaret M after 1 July.
Thursday
17 July
(evening)
DENMEAD 7:00pm 4B
Mary W 023 9226 1629
SU 659121 (E119)
Meet in Kidmore Lane car park for a walk around the countryside of
Denmead.
Robert P 01329 235194
Sunday 20 CHERITON 10:00 8.5B
July
SU 582284 (E132)
mob: 0778 3093 030
Meet at village green. Via Hinton Ampner, Kilmeston, Beauworth,
Holden Farm & SDW.
Tony L 023 9225 2419
Sunday 20 EAST MEON 10:00 10B
July
SU 677222 (E132)
Meet at CP in Workhouse Lane. Via Drayton, Bereleigh Cottage,
Peak Farm, Privett, Farnfield Farm, Bower Farm, Froxfield Green,
Scaffolds Row, Park Farm & Park Hill.
David N 023 9273 2649
Tuesday 22 ROWLANDS CASTLE 7:00pm 4B/C
July
SU 733107 (E120)
mob: 0788 1437 943
(evening) Meet on green by the hardware shop. Via South Holt Farm &
Finchdean. Phone leader to arrange lift.
Robert P 01329 235194
Wednesday SPEARYWELL 10:00 13B+
23 July
SU 315277 (E131)
mob: 0778 3093 030
Meet at NT CP (free). Via Butt’s Green, Gatmore Cottage, West
Dean, Holbury Farm and East Tytherley. Gently undulating.
Thursday
24 July
WALDERTON CORNER 10:00 6B
SU 787105 (E120)
Jan and Terry C. 023 9225 1793
mob: 0778 7954 842
Meet in lay-by on junction of B2142. Circular walk via West Marden.
One steep up hill and 10 stiles.
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Thursday
24 July
(evening)
HAMBLEDON 7:00pm 4B
Mary W 023 9226 1629
SU 646151 (E119)
Meet on main road near church for a walk around the Hambledon
area.
Saturday
26 July
PETERSFIELD 10:00 4.5B/C
Margaret M 023 9226 7345
SU 755225 (E133)
mob: 0774 3592 566
Meet Heath Pond Common CP for a circular walk around Petersfield.
Ron and Pam B 01243 373673
Sunday 27 SELBORNE 09:30 7.5B
July
SU 742335 (E133)
Meet at car park. Via Hangers Way to East Worldham and Hartley
Pond. Note start time.
Peter Wn 023 9225 7310
Sunday 27 HARTING DOWN 10:00 12B
July
SU 790180 (E120)
mob: 0798 1866 384
Meet at Harting Down CP. Long Lane, Devil's Jumps, Treyford,
Elsted. Steep Hills. Note: Car parking charge unless NT member.
Currently £2 per day. Pay via RingGo system id=8508 by phone or
Web up to 12midnight on same day. See:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/harting-down/
David N 023 9273 2649
Tuesday 29 COMPTON 7:00pm 5B/C
July
SU 775146 (E120)
mob: 0788 1437 943
(evening) Park at Compton Recreation ground, on right just before Compton as
you approach from W Marden. Via Robin’s Wood, W Marden. Phone
leader to arrange lift.
Veronica W 01489 565252
Wednesday EAST MEON 10:00 12+B+
30 July
SU 677222 (E119)
mob: 0794 6862 327
Meet at Workhouse Lane CP. Via Small Down, Sustainability Centre,
Butser Hill.
Thursday
31 July
WEST WALK 10:00 7.5B
Gill W 023 9217 9129
SU 593134 (E119)
mob: 0798 8392 907
Park at the car park to the N of West Walk (not the one marked on
map as having toilets), near to Woodend, for a walk including parts of
Pilgrim's Trail and King's Way.
Thursday
31 July
(evening)
EMSWORTH 7:00pm 5B
David L 01243 378574
SU 750060 (E120)
Meet in Palmers Road car park. A coastal walk via Prinsted.
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Sunday 3
August
ROGATE COMMON/DURFORD HEATH 09:30 7.5B
SU 790260 (E133)
Ron and Pam B 01243 373673
Take A272 towards Midhurst then B2070 towards Rake for
approximately 2 miles then right for about 0.25 mile and meet in car
park on right. Via Sussex Border path, Home Farm and Serpent
Trail. Note start time.
Sunday 3
August
LISS 10:00 10B
Tony L 023 9225 2419
SU 777275 (E133)
Meet at long stay CP off B3006. Via West Liss, Berrygrove Farm,
Scotland Farm, Crabtree Copse, Hawkley Hirst, Emshott Green,
Bradshott Hall, Benhams Farm, Greatham, Liss Forest & Liss.
Tuesday 5 FARLINGTON MARSHES 7:00pm 4B Margaret M 023 9226 7346
August
SU 675043 (E119)
mob: 0744 3592 566
(evening) Meet at the car park at the entrance to Farlington Marshes. Via the
coastline and Peter’s Pond.
Ken M 023 9245 1083
Wednesday GODSHILL (NEW FOREST) 10:00 14B
6 August
SU 177160 (OL22)
Meet at Godshill Wood CP. Take B3078 and turn right in village
immediately after the Fighting Cock Inn. Via Breamore, Whitsbury &
Rockbourne.
Thursday 7 FRENSHAM LITTLE POND 10:00 7B Margaret M 023 9226 7346
August
SU 854417 (E144)
mob: 0744 3592 566
Meet in CP. Via Frensham Little Pond, the Devil’s Jumps and
Frensham Big Pond.
Jasper and George S 01243 389246
Thursday 7 EMSWORTH 7:00pm 4B
August
SU 750060 (E120)
(evening) Meet in the public car park behind Tesco (also called the Tesco car
park) for a walk around Emsworth from North Street.
Margaret J 023 9286 4630
Saturday 9 TITCHFIELD 10:00 5B
August
SU 541060 (E119)
mob: 0795 8516 067
Park and meet in Titchfield Community car park immediately off (and
south of) the A27. A walk along the canal, coast and open fields.
Brian L 023 9271 6462
Sunday 10 WICKHAM 10:00 7B
August
SU 575117 (E119)
mob: 0753 4009 650
Meet at the old station car park. Via Shirrel Heath & Shedfield
Common.
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Malcolm H 023 9226 4785
Sunday 10 APULDRAM 09:30 12B
August
SU 841032 (E120)
mob: 0779 4029 721
Meet in Church CP. Via Mile Pond Farm, Chichester Canal Basin,
Western Farm, North Mundham, Sidlesham Common, Broomer Farm,
Canal Basin Marina, Dell Quay. Note: 09:30 start.
Gill F 023 9246 6985
Tuesday 12 HAYLING ISLAND 7:00pm 3.5B
August
SZ 713988 (E120)
(evening) Meet in Beachlands car park for a walk along the seafront.
Robert P 01329 235194
Wednesday BENBOW POND 10:00 13B+
13 August SU 913222 (E133)
mob: 0778 3093 030
Meet at Benbow Pond. Via Lodsworth, Dean Dip, Lodge Farm, Mill
Farm, Bexley Hill Common and Vining Farm. Undulating.
Thursday
14 August
BURPHAM 10:00 6B
Cathy F 01243 780709
TQ 039089 (E121)
mob: 0785 2608 659
Meet in CP behind the George PH for a walk in the hills around
Burpham.
Thursday
14 August
(evening)
ROWLANDS CASTLE 7:00pm 4B
Margaret J 023 9286 4630
SU 733107 (E120)
mob: 0795 8516 067
Meet outside the hardware shop opposite the village green for a short
circular walk via Finchdean.
Saturday
16 August
CORFE CASTLE 09:30 18+B+
Veronica W 01489 565252
SY 959825 (0L15)
mob: 0794 6862 327
Meet in NT carpark on left side of road before village or in free car
park on right side. Via Ballard Down, Swanage, Worth Matravers.
Please phone leader to confirm you are coming and to sort out
arrangements and for car share/directions. Walk will not go
ahead in bad weather. Note 9:30am start time.
Robert P 01329 235194
Sunday 17 DENMEAD 10:00 8.5B
August
SU 658120 (E119)
mob: 0778 3093 030
Meet at Kidmore Lane CP. Via Madam’s Copse, Litheys Hanger and
Hambledon.
Peter Wh 023 9238 7647
Sunday 17 RIPLEY 10:00 12B
August
TQ 053569 (E145)
mob: 0753 9387 745
Park and meet in public CP (with toilets) on left hand side in village
centre, 100 yards approx after pedestrian traffic lights and opposite
Ripley Garden Curry House: To get to Ripley, come off A3 after
Potters Lane, signposted Ripley B2215 and CP is approx 2.5 miles
down the road. Route via Send Marsh, Wey Navigation, Wisley,
Wisley Common, RHS Wisley Gardens and River Wey.
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Cathy F 01243 780709
Tuesday 19 THE TRUNDLE 7:00pm 4B
August
SU 879113 (E120)
(evening) Meet at triangular car park. A circular walk via West Dean.
Tony L 023 9225 2419
Wednesday IPING COMMON 10:00 10B
20 August SU 852220 (E133)
Meet at CP. Via Stedham Common, Stedham, Stedham Mill, Pound
Common, Older Hill, Redford, Titty Hill, Tentworth, Stubb Hill Farm,
Stubb Hill, Moorhouse Lane, Hammer Pond, Chithurst & Iping
Common.
Malcolm Ha 023 9222 1925
Wednesday TULLECOMBE 09:30 14A
20 August SU 807254 (E133)
Park in CP. An undulating anticlockwise route via Borden, Ash
House, Older Hill, Wardley and Milland Church. This walk will be at
a fast pace. Note start time.
Thursday
21 August
THURSLEY 10:00 7B
Rob K 023 9246 8521
SU 899398 (E133)
mob: 0784 2146 715
Meet in CP adjacent to Thursley cricket pitch. Via Thursley Nature
Reserve and Elstead Moat.
Thursday
21 August
(evening)
WEST MARDEN 7:00pm 4B/C
David N 023 9273 2649
SU 773137 (E120)
mob: 0788 1437 943
Meet in layby by crossroads on the A2146. Via Watergate Hanger
and Warren Copse. Phone leader to arrange lift.
Saturday
23 August
STANSTED 10:00 4B/C
David N 023 9273 2649
SU 754103 (E120)
mob: 0788 1437 943
Park in the road by The Slip car park, just north of the sawmill. Via
Broadreed Farm & Rosamond’s Hill. Phone leader to arrange lift.
Cathy F 01243 780709
Sunday 24 ARUNDEL 10:00 5.5B
August
TQ 025085 (E121)
Meet at the Black Rabbit Public House car park. A walk along the
river via North and South Stoke & Houghton bridge.
Peter Wn 023 9225 7310
Sunday 24 SELBORNE 10:00 12B
August
SU 741335 (E133)
mob: 0798 1866 384
Meet at Selborne car park. E to Greatham, N to Oakhanger, S via
Candovers to Selborne.
Monday 25
August
(Bank
holiday)
BURITON 10:00 12B
David N 023 9273 2649
SU 739200 (E120)
mob: 0788 1437 943
Meet by Buriton Pond. Via Chalton, St Hubert’s Church &
Eckensfield. Phone leader to arrange lift.
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Ken H 023 9275 1745
Wednesday CHALTON 09:30 13B
27 August SU 731161 (E120)
Meet at EHDC CP next to the Red Lion CP. Via SDW. Note start
time.
Thursday
28 August
WARSASH 10:00 8B
Steve and Pam M 01329 220337
SU 501078 (E119)
mob: 0779 6020 890
Meet in the Holly Hill Woodland CP. Via Hook, Newtown and the
River Hamble.
Margaret J 023 9286 4630
Sunday 31 LEPE COUNTRY PARK 10:00 8.5B
August
SZ 455985 (OL29)
mob: 0795 8516 067
Meet in the Country Park car park (charge). Via East Hill Farm,
Langley and Inchmery House.
David N 023 9273 2649
Sunday 31 ARUNDEL 10:00 12B
August
TQ 018076 (E121)
mob: 0788 1437 943
Meet in the road alongside the castle near the entrance to
Swanbourne Lake. Via Arundel Park, Houghton Bridge, Rackham
Hill, Wepham Down & Wepham. Hilly. Phone leader to arrange lift.
David Bag 01329 231382
Wednesday EARTHAM WOOD 10:00 13B
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SU 939107 (E120)
mob: 0781 8480 545
September Meet at Eartham Wood CP. Via Duncton Mill & Droke.
mob: 0775 7440 089
Thursday 4 BREAMORE 10:00 6.5B Tandy B
September SU 151187 (OL22)
Meet in CP near Breamore House for a walk through a C16 village
and the Avon Valley meadows. An opportunity to visit the Elizabethan
house and craft museum. Entrance £7.
November 2014 to February 2015
Weekend WALKS PROGRAMME
Will walk leaders please book preferred dates for walks by this
6/7
September weekend.
Details to David Nixon [email protected] 023 9273 2649
New leaders, new ideas and new walking areas very welcome.
Weekend LONDON BLIND RAMBLERS CLUB will visit Hayling Island for
walks on Saturday & Sunday. Guides required – see Special events
6/7
September section for more detail.
Tony & Wendy H O23 9225 9953
Saturday 6 DENMEAD 10:00 5C
September SU 659121 (E119)
Meet at Kidmore Lane, Denmead CP. Via Creech Wood and
surrounding area. Coffee stop only.
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Jan and Terry C 023 9225 1793
Sunday 7 STANSTED 10:00 5.5B
September SU 754103 (E120)
mob: 0778 7954 842
Meet at Avenue car park. Circular walk via West Marsden. Coffee
stop only.
Tony L 023 9225 2419
Sunday 7 CHAWTON 10:00 10B
September SU 709375 (E144)
Meet at CP opposite the Jane Austin Museum. Via Ackender Wood,
Alton, Greenmount Farm, Shalden, Bentworth, Tinkler’s Lane,
Wivelrod, Beech & Bushy Leaze Wood.
Malcolm H 023 9226 4785
Wednesday HEDGE CORNER 10:00 12.5B
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SU 687303 (E132)
mob: 0779 4029 721
September Meet in the East layby alongside the A32 road. Via Woodside Farm,
Home Farm, Merryfield Farm, Plaindell, East Tisted, Colemore,
Becksteddle Farm.
Wednesday SOCIAL EVENING
Meet at The Ship, Langstone from 6:30pm for a drink and/or meal.
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September All members are very welcome. No need to pre-arrange.
Contact Ron or Pam B 01243 373673 for information.
Thursday WEST MARDEN 10:00 5B Jean W and Jean M 023 9307 6807
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SU 773136 (E120)
September Meet in lay-by at cross roads on B2146. Via Idsworth Church.
November 2014 to February 2015
Weekend WALKS PROGRAMME
Will walk leaders please supply full details of walks by this weekend
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September for the final preparation of the programme.
Details to David Nixon [email protected] 023 9273 2649
Margaret M 023 9226 7346
Sunday 14 IPING COMMON 10:00 6.5B
September SU 853219 (E133)
mob: 0744 3592 566
Meet in the car park off the Elstead Road. Via Stedham, Woodgate
Farm & Chithurst.
Peter Wn 023 9225 7310
Sunday 14 STOUGHTON DOWN 10:00 12.5B
September SU 815126 (E120)
mob: 0798 1866 384
Meet at Stoughton Down CP. N to Bow Hill Farm, along Bow Hill to
Stoughton, Watergate, Up Marden. Hills.
Tony L 023 9225 2419
Wednesday SELBORNE 10:00 10B
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SU 742335 (E133)
September Meet at EHDC CP in village centre. Via Selborne Common, Newton
Valence, Upper Farringdon, Lower Farringdon, Lord’s Wood, Kitwood
Lane, Newton Common, Rotherfield Park, East Tisted, Shotters
Farm, Newton Valence & Selborne.
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Malcolm W 023 9242 7164
Wednesday LORD’S PIECE 09:30 16A
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SU 991173 (E121)
September Meet at Lord’s Piece CP (Coates Lane). Via Bignor, West Burton
SDW, Graffham & Heath End. Note start time.
Brian L 023 9271 6462
Thursday GOODWORTH CLATFORD 10:00 7B
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SU 371421 (E131)
mob: 0753 4009 650
September Meet in free car park on the Romsey road, A3057 at the junction with
the Winchester road B3420.
PORTSDOWN HILL 10:00 5B
Brian L 023 9271 6462
Saturday
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SU 662064 (E119)
mob: 0753 4009 650
September Meet at the viewpoint car park opposite the Churchillian. Via
Sawyers Wood & Purbrook Heath.
Peter F 023 9225 9035
Sunday 21 CHERITON 10:00 8.5B
September SU 583286 (E132)
mob: 0751 9945 051
Meet in village and park with consideration. Via Hinton Ampner,
Kilmeston, SDW, Holden Farm & Hill Houses.
David Bl 023 9259 8302
Sunday 21 DROXFORD 10:00 11B
September SU 607182 (E120)
mob: 0796 2929 860
Park in the village centre by the church, or up the lane opposite by
the school. Via Wayfarer’s Walk, St Claire’s Farm, Betty Munday’s
Bottom, Lomer Farm, Beaconhill Beeches, Exton.
Wednesday HILLTOP (COCKING) 10:00 13+B+ Veronica W 01489 565252
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SU 875166 (E120)
mob: 0794 6862 327
September Meet in CP. Via South Downs Way, Treyford Hill, Minstead
Common, Heyshott Green and Cocking.
Sonia G 023 9259 2713
Thursday COMPTON 10:00 6B
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SU 775145 (E120)
mob: 0771 4107 903
September Park in Compton Recreation ground, on the right just before the
village as you approach from West Marden. Via Up Marden.
Margaret J 023 9286 4630
Sunday 28 CHIDHAM 10:00 6B
September SU 788039 (E120)
mob: 0795 8516 067
Park with consideration near Old House at Home. Coastal walk
Ken H 023 9275 1745
Sunday 28 SOUTHWICK 09:30 12B
September SU 627085 (E119)
Meet at Southwick Brewhouse CP. Via Wickham Common. Note
start time.
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Robert P 01329 235194
Wednesday BURTON MILL POND 10:00 12.5B+
1 October SU 978180 (E121)
mob: 0778 3093 030
Meet at CP. Via Burton Park, Sutton, Bignor, West Burton, Hale Hill
Farm, Bignor Park, Sutton End and Coates. Gently Undulating.
Paul P 01329 510313
Thursday 2 HUNDRED ACRES 10:00 7.5B
October
SU 596122 (E119)
mob: 0776 8478 722
Meet in West Walk CP, off Hundred Acres Road. Via Bere Farm,
Roys Lane and Hoegate Farm. Car park charges: £2.50 for 4 hours,
£4 all day.
Tony & Wendy H 023 9225 9953
Saturday 4 BOSHAM 10:00 6C
October
SU 807040 (E120)
Meet at Bosham centre CP (note charge). Flat walk to the east of
Bosham and the water’s edge. Coffee stop only.
Sunday 5
October
SHAWFORD 10:00 7B
Paul P 01329 510313
SU 47224 (E132)
mob: 0776 8478 722
Meet at Shawford Down Public car park. Via Compton Lock,
Compton & Silkstead.
Sunday 5
October
SELBORNE 09:30 10.5B
Peter S 023 9259 5107
SU 742335 (E133)
mob: 0781 6654 892
Meet at Selborne EHDC CP. Via Hangers Way, Hartley Mauditt,
West Worldham, Chawton & Upper Farringdon. Phone leader to
arrange lift. Note start time.
Jim By 023 9245 0992
Wednesday PETWORTH PARK 10:00 13B+
8 October SU 966239 (E133)
mob: 0778 9408 444
Meet at National Trust CP on left of A283 1.5 miles north of Petworth.
Note charge. Via Lurgashall, Bexleyhill, Lodsworth and Petworth
Park.
Thursday 9 PETERSFIELD 10:00 7.5B
October
SU 754226 (E133)
Brian L and Margaret M 023 9226 7346
mob: 0753 4009 650
Meet at Heath Pond CP. Via Sheet Mill and Durleigh Marsh Farm.
QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK (London) 8B
Saturday
11 October
Margaret J 023 9286 4630
mob: 0795 8516 067
A circular walk from Limehouse along the Regent and Hertford Union
Canals and including a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The walk will be about 8 miles. For further details, contact Margaret J
on 023 9286 4630 in September.
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Gill W 023 9217 9129
Sunday 12 WICOR 10:00 8.5B
October
SU 600052 (E119)
mob: 0798 8392 907
Park in recreation ground car park at Wicor (free). Walk via
Portchester Castle, Fort Nelson and the Fareham Creek Trail.
David N 023 9273 2649
Sunday 12 WHITEWAYS LODGE 10:00 11B
October
TQ 002107 (E121)
mob: 0788 1437 943
Meet in Whiteways Lodge CP. Via Glatting Beacon, Barlavington,
Sutton & West Burton. Hilly. Phone leader to arrange lift.
Peter Wn 023 9225 7310
Wednesday EAST MEON 10:00 12B
15 October SU 677222 (E119)
mob: 0798 1866 384
Meet at East Meon, Workhouse Lane CP. W, then N to Privett, E to
Froxfield Green, S to East Meon.
Ken H 023 9275 1745
Wednesday PORTSDOWN HILL 09:30 16A
15 October SU 660065 (E119)
Meet at CP just west of the pub CP. Via Hambledon.
Peter S 023 9259 5107
Thursday SWANMORE 10:00 7B
16 October SU 576164 (E119)
mob: 0781 6654 892
Meet in CP opposite the church. Via Dundridge, Dean, Northbrook
Vineyard and the Moors. Phone leader to arrange lift.
WALDERTON CORNER 10:00 4B/C
David N 023 9273 2649
Saturday
18 October SU 787104 (E120)
mob: 0788 1437 943
Meet at the junction for Walderton on the B2146. Via Watergate
Hanger. Phone leader to arrange lift.
Gill F 023 9246 6985
Sunday 19 EARTHAM WOODS 10:00 6B
October
SU 938106 (E121)
Meet in Eartham Wood car park. Via Stane Street & South Downs.
Tony L 023 9225 2419
Sunday 19 STOUGHTON DOWN 10:00 10B
October
SU 815126 (E120)
Meet at Stoughton Down CP. Via Hillbarn, Long Lane, Hooksway,
Philliswood Farm, Buriton Farm, North Marden, Apple Down, Up
Marden, Stripeshill Copse & Wildham Barn.
Tony L 023 9225 2419
Wednesday BEACONHILL BEECHES 10:00 10B
22 October SU 598227 (E119)
Meet at Beaconhill Beeches CP. Via Lomer Farm, Wind Farm,
Middle Preshaw, Lower Preshaw, Dean Farm, Stephen’s Castle
Down, Cleverley Cottages, St. Clares Farm, Lomer Farm.
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John C 023 9307 9413
Thursday HASLEMERE 10:00 7.5B
23 October SU 905322 (E133)
Meet in Haslemere recreation ground CP. Via Hatch Copse,
Sheetlands, Temple of the Winds and High Barn Farm. Hilly.
David L 01243 378574
Sunday 26 WALDERTON CORNER 10:00 7B
October
SU 787105 (E120)
Meet in layby at junction of B2146 and road to Walderton. Circular
walk via Up Marden & Lyecommon.
Jim By 023 9245 0992
Sunday 26 EAST MEON 10:00 10B
October
SU 677222 (E119)
mob: 0778 9408 444
Meet at Workhouse Lane CP. Via Drayton, Small Down, Drayton
Down, SDW, Salt Hill, Sustainability Centre and South Farm.
Ken H 023 9275 1745
Wednesday OLD WINCHESTER HILL. 09:30 12B
29 October SU 645214 (E132)
Meet at Winchester Hill CP. Via Betty Munday’s Bottom. Note start
time.
Mary C 023 9226 2378
Thursday WALDERTON 10:00 8B
30 October SU 787105 (E120)
Meet in lay-by at junction with the B2140. Via Inholes Wood,
Lambsdown Hill, Bow Hill, Devil’s Humps and Walderton Down. One
hill to be taken slowly.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Footpath maintenance and improvement volunteers needed
SE Hants group committee is keen that the group should be involved in footpath
maintenance and improvement in our local area. In the first instance we will
concentrate on clearing overgrown and blocked footpaths before moving on to
stile repair and stile-to-kissing gate replacements.
We are seeking volunteers who are prepared to become involved in this activity. If
you are interested could you please send your name and Ramblers membership
number to Val Vardon [email protected] We have to submit this information
to Ramblers Central Office in order to be covered by Ramblers insurance.
Will you also please provide your contact details – email address and/or
telephone number.
If you would like to discuss what will be involved in more detail please contact
Margaret Mathieson [email protected] tel: 023 9226 7346
Once we are up and running we will contact volunteers to tell them about specific
tasks that we are going to undertake. It is not expected that every volunteer will
be able to turn up for every task, but if we establish a big enough pool of
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volunteers that will not be necessary.
Thanks in anticipation of a positive response from you.
COMMITTEE
President
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Programme Secretary
Membership Secretary
Footpath Secretary
Access Secretary
Distribution Secretary
Publicity
Media & Footprints
Area representative
Committee member
Cliff Holmes
Jim Byrne
Gill Florence
Ron Burns
David Nixon
Margaret Davies
Peter Sollars
Margaret Mathieson
Fay Wheeler
Tony Harrison
Owen Plunkett
Jasper Stride
Margaret Jenkins
Tel
Email
023 9226 2202
O23 9245 0992
023 9246 6985
01243 373673
023 9273 2649
023 9226 5062
023 9259 5107
023 9226 7346
023 9238 7647
023 92259953
023 9225 4959
01243 389246
023 9286 4630
[email protected]
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SOUTH EAST HANTS GROUP NEWSLETTER
Three newsletters are produced each year coinciding with the Walks Programme.
Closing dates for copy — 1 May, 1 September and 1 January — contributions to the
Editor - Owen Plunkett. To make the newsletter interesting and varied we need
contributions from members, news, ramblers’ views or reports, items for sale etc.
The Ramblers’ is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and
Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England
and Wales number 1093577. Registered office: 2nd floor, Camelford House, 8790 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW.
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