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Walk on Sunday 6th September
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Sunday 6th September 2026 |
| Location of walk | Circular walk around Lower Wield, starting from the Yew Tree pub overflow car park. |
| Distance of Walk | 5.2 miles (2.5 hours at a leisurely pace) |
| Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) | Meet at 9.40am in layby outside of Oakley Junior School to leave at 9.45am or 10.15am at The Yew Tree, Lower Wield overflow car park. |
| Leaders | Rob and Chris Ward |
| Leaders’s Contact Details | 07793 555964 / caward08@gmail.com |
| Walk description / difficulty | Relatively easy walk. The route circles round through Bradley and returns to Lower Wield. |
| Terrain | Mainly grassland, paths and tracks. Small sections on quiet country lanes. Overall accent / descent of 90m. |
| Number of Stiles | 0 |
| Distance to start | 11 miles (Approximately 25 minutes) |
| Where we are parking | In the pub’s overflow car park which is 100m beyond the pub entrance on the left. |
| Sat Nav Reference | SO24 9RX |
| Directions to start of walk | Walking from the pub’s overflow car park |
| Where we can eat/drink (If applicable) | The plan is to have lunch or a drink at the Yew Tree, Lower Wield, SO24 9RX after the walk. Please let us know if you’d like to stop for lunch so we can let the pub know numbers. |
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2027 Walking Holiday
Hi,
After much research we have managed to find a great location for the 2027 walking holiday.
For 2027 we will be visiting the Peak District, more specifically the southern White Peak area. It has been a challenge to find accommodation that will work for the group and we have settled on the Sandybrook Lodge holiday park, that is situated about a mile north of Ashbourne. This provides self catering accommodation in lodges of various sizes and, to get the best value, we plan to stay there for 7 days. It is anticipated that those sharing a lodge will organise their own breakfasts and packed lunches and we will use local pubs or similar for evening meals as we did in Wales last year. There may be the option to cook and eat an evening meal together but this will depend on the size of the lodges and how many of us go.
Dates
Monday 10th May 27 to Monday 17 May 27.
Accommodation
The holiday park offers 1,2 and 3 bed lodges and also has a swimming pool. Details can be found at: https://www.hoseasons.co.uk/accom/SABR?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=78409359&gbraid=0AAAAAD4Juf47OoJxoqXNr_YhwcwGgG7UI&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4orUBhCjARIsAIbF3qyYvLUBDzgFneE7Wv-alH4zok2ngnOcVzFm2BZmFIreFewaUAzrlWEaAizPEALw_wcB
1 bedroom lodges are available for about £700
2 bedroom lodges are available for about £800 (1x Double, 1x Twin)
3 bedroom lodges are available for about £925 (1x Double, 2x Twin)
For evening meals we are very close to Ashbourne that has a range of pubs, restaurants and chip shops, and a number of the walks I hope to complete will end at pubs or some of the other nearby towns.
The Walking
7 days gives us plenty of time for walking and the peak district is a great area for this. There are lots of walks in the area that can accommodate all abilities and I will create a walk pack for the trip.
There are some classic walks nearby, for example Dovedale is very close to where we are staying, and I am very familiar with the walks in the area. For those who may want to take some days off from walking whilst we are there, options include Chatsworth House and some National Trust properties. For the adrenaline junkies, Dale, Ethna and Julie, Alton Towers is also close by!
Next Steps
If you are interested in joining us please let me know within the next two weeks. I am not sure how fast the accommodation will go, so I plan to make a booking on 28 August. When letting me know if you will be joining us, please could you let me know if you would be willing to share a twin room with another club member as this will help to reduce your costs. I will apportion costs to the number of people in a lodge. If you are a couple, please let me know if you would be happy to share a two bed lodge with another person.
Looking forward to hearing back from you. I think that this has the potential to be a great walking holiday.
Dave
davethomas04@hotmail.co.uk
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Walk this Sunday!
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Sunday 23rd August 2026 |
| Start Time & Place Meet 10 mins before start) | Please meet at the School layby at 9.20am for a 9.30am start. Suggest car sharing due to the lack of free parking. |
| Leaders | Carolyn Currie |
| Leaders’s Contact Details | Mob. No 07802344602 Email: Carolyn_currie2000@yahoo.co.uk Please contact me if going straight to Selborne so we don’t leave without you. |
| Distance of walk | 6.5 Miles |
| Approx Finish Time of walk | 1.30pm |
| Walk description / difficulty | The walk begins by going up the zigzag path and walking along the ridge of Selborne Hanger. Leaving the Hanger takes us back into Selborne and then off by the church to walk through fields, woodland and on 3 short sections of quiet country lanes around the village of Selborne. There is plenty of shade along the route should the temperature rise again. In places the paths are a bit uphill and then downhill which will be taken at an easy pace but you will be rewarded with excellent views of surrounding countryside. |
| Terrain | Quiet country lanes. The pathways in the wooded sections should be dry under foot but strewn with dead twigs and leaves and occasionally bumpy and over grown. You may like walking poles for some of the ascents/descents. Suitable for walking boots or shoes. |
| Number of Stiles | 6 |
| Distance to start | 19 Miles |
| Where we are parking | Public Car Park behind The Selborne Arms which has limited spaces and toilets but is free. This leads into the Gilbert White car park which is free to park in if we eat in the Café after the walk (don’t forget to register your car reg) or a small charge, as per pay machine, if not eating. |
| Sat Nav Reference | High St, Selborne, Alton GU34 3JR |
| Directions to start of walk | Take the A339 to Alton, turning right into Pertuis Avenue for town center. Under new railway bridge and over roundabout, going straight ahead for B3006 and Selborne. The Selborne Arms is on the righthand side of the road as you drive through Selborne. |
| Where we can eat/drink (If applicable) | The Gilbert White Café, has a good selection of sandwiches and cake as well as Ales from Gilbert Whites Brewery https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/eating-drinking/ |
| Where walk found | AA 50 Walks in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. |
| Other notes | After the walk you can visit Gilbert Whites House ‘The Wakes’and walk around his gardens. Admission is House and garden £16.50 or Garden £13.50. Bring along a drink and snack if you wish as there will be plenty of opportunities to stop and admire the views. |
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Walk on Thursday 20th August
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Thursday, 20th August 2026 |
| Location of walk | Kingsclere |
| Distance of Walk | 4 miles |
| Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) | Meet Oakley Layby 6pm, depart 6.15pm PLEASE ADVISE IF GOING DIRECT TO START OF WALK |
| Leaders | Annie Vicars & Rob Lenoir |
| Leaders’s Contact Details | Annie: 07808 574809 av@mypostoffice.co.uk |
| Walk description / difficulty | Easy pleasant stroll mostly on track through fields and gravel paths – one steep(ish) climb but the view is worth it! One set of 49 regular steps down, plus 8/9 less regular shortly afterwards. |
| Terrain | Currently (09.08.26) firm underfoot. |
| Number of Stiles | None |
| Distance to start | 10 miles/18 mins. |
| Where we are parking | Anchor Road Car Park, Kingsclere RG20 5PQ – 2hrs. free parking -25 spaces only so may need on-street parking. |
| Sat Nav Reference | RG20 5PQ |
| Directions to start of walk | Turn right onto Oakley Lane – turn right onto Rectory Rd & follow to Andover Rd/B3400. Turn left – follow B3400 to Overton traffic lights – turn right on B3051 – continue into Kingsclere – turn right (P-Parking sign) to Anchor Rd. |
| Where we can eat/drink (If applicable) | The Royal Oak, Hydes Platt, Ecchinswell RG20 4UH – 2.1 miles/6 mins. NO W/SITE AS JUST RE-OPENED BUT MENUS RECEIVED – I WILL FORWARD TO THOSE WANTING TO EAT. NAMES & PRE-ORDERS REQUIRED BY MON.17TH Aug. (Kitchen closes 8.30pm) |
| Other notes | |
| Please note: Walkers are responsible for their own safety when walking. Slips, falls and other mishaps are bound to happen occasionally. Neither the Oakley Ramblers Club nor individual walk leaders can accept responsibility for accidents that may occur on walks. | |
| Please inform the walk leader if you suffer from a condition that may require intervention, eg. Angina or Diabetes etc. | |
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Changes to Wednesday’s Walk
Hello everyone.
The times for the walk have been brought forward. Please meet at Oakley school at 7:40am, leaving at 7:45am promptly. The aim is to start walking from Cheriton by 8:30am so that we can finish by lunchtime, before it gets too hot.
Thank you.
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Walk on Wednesday 12th August
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Walk on Sunday 26th July
Hello walkers
Pat has now tested out the walk planned for Sunday 26 July and there are a few minor amendments to the original notes. Otherwise notes are accurate.
Distance is around 9 miles
It is a lovely route with a mix of sun and shade, which will be a great benefit if the weather is warm and sunny.
Some impressive views at times and many opportunities to enjoy views of the River Test. Part of the route is on The Test Way.
The Plough looks to be a good spot for a drink but doesn’t open until 12.00, so whether it’s an option or not will depend on the pace of the walk as we may arrive too early.
Hope you are able to join us.
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Sunday 26th July
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Sunday 26 July 2026 |
| Location of walk | Point to point walk from Whitchurch to Andover |
| Distance of Walk | Just under 10 miles |
| Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) Finish time | Meet in Beech Park Car Park, Station Road at 08.45 to leave promptly at 08.55 to walk to Station Road bus stop. Bus due @ 09.07 to Cemetery Whitchurch (stop after fire station) Bus fare is £3 each way or free with bus pass. Or meet at start of walk, opposite cemetery Whitchurch, ready to leave at 09.27 Please let Pat know if travelling direct, so we don’t start walking without you. Aiming to complete walk near Picket Twenty, Andover, and return to Station Road stop by approx 16.30 dependent on pace of walkers. Bus runs hourly! |
| Leader | Pat Dominey |
| Leader’s Contact Details | 07870 894739 or pat.dominey152@icloud.com |
| Walk description / difficulty | Relatively easy walk at a steady, but not brisk, pace. Some up/down hill Great views at times. |
| Terrain | Mostly footpaths & byways with occasional short sections on quiet roads. Would recommend comfortable walking shoes or walking boots |
| Number of Stiles | None |
| Distance to start | Approx 20 minutes from Oakley by 76 bus |
| Where we are parking | Cemetery bus stop Whitchurch |
| Sat Nav Reference | RG28 7FE |
| Directions to start of walk | Bus 76 to cemetery stop, Whitchurch |
| Where we can eat/drink | No plans to eat /drink after walk. Bring own drinks, lunch & snacks. We will stop along the route. Current forecast is 28deg & drizzle!! It will still be pretty warm, so bring plenty water & sun screen may well be required. Possibility of stopping for a drink at Longparish, but may be too crowded. |
| Other notes | Please advise Pat if planning to walk. Contact will be made if walk needs to be cancelled / amended due to weather. |
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Tomorrow’s Walk
Unfortunately we’ve only had one taker for the walk on Wednesday 8th July and as it’s going to be so hot, we think it best to cancel.
Many thanks,
Chris and Rob
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Wednesday 8th July
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Wednesday 8th July 2026 |
| Location of walk | Middleton and Longparish |
| Distance of Walk | 5.5 miles |
| Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) | Meet at 9.40am in layby outside of Oakley Junior School to leave at 9.45am or meet at 10.15am at The Plough Inn, Middleton car park. |
| Leaders | Chris and Rob Ward |
| Leaders’s Contact Details | 07793 555964 / caward08@gmail.com |
| Walk description / difficulty | Mainly flat, walking across farmland tracks and through woods, taking in views of the River Test. |
| Terrain | Mainly paths and tracks and some lanes. |
| Number of Stiles | 0 |
| Distance to start | 13 miles (Approximately 30 minutes). |
| Where we are parking | The Plough Inn is in Middleton and has a good-sized car park. |
| Sat Nav Reference | SP11 6PB |
| Directions to start of walk | You can either drive via Whitchurch and Hurstbourne Priors (13 miles) or via the A303 and exit for Longparish B3048 (17 miles). Both routes take approx. 30 mins. We will be walking from the pub car park. |
| Where we can eat/drink (If applicable) | We’ll finish with lunch at the Plough Inn, Middleton. Menu is available online, they also have daily specials that include some sandwiches. Out of courtesy to the pub, please can you let me know if you plan to eat lunch there and I’ll let them know numbers. |
| Other notes | As long as we don’t have heavy rain before the event, all paths should be dry. |
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