A chance to walk in a different part of Hampshire to our usual routes, this is a walk of two halves. Starting in Keyhaven amenity car park, we will follow the Solent way along the coast to Lymington , taking in views of the Isle of Wight and several species rich marshes . Then, we will loop back away from the coast via countryside paths, including going through the semi natural woodland of Great Newbridge Copse . Drinks in the Gun Inn for afterwards anybody that wants to join . New members welcome
Winchester history tour of St Cross Hospital and the AD878 Interactive experience. St Cross hospital admission is £7.50 and admission to 878 AD experience is £11.00.
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Outside the tearooms at St Cross Hospital, Winchester, SO23 9SD
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St Cross Hospital is off the B3335 in Winchester.
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.
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.