Walk on Sunday 26th July

Posted on July 20, 2026 by wayfarersway1

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

Posted on July 17, 2026 by wayfarersway1

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.

As usual, please do not reply to this email. Contact the walk leaders using the details provided above.

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Tomorrow’s Walk

Posted on July 7, 2026 by wayfarersway1

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

Posted on July 4, 2026 by wayfarersway1

Description	Information
Day & Date of Walk	Wednesday 8^th 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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Sunday 28th June

Posted on June 22, 2026 by wayfarersway1

As usual please let the walk leader know if you intend to join the walk. Please use the contact details above. Do not reply to this email.

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Mid Summer Walk & Meal

Posted on June 9, 2026 by wayfarersway1

Hello walkers

Just a quick reminder re our midsummer walk on Thursday 18 June, stopping for a meal at The Holly Blue.

I need to take the meal order to Holly Blue by this Saturday.

If you would like join us, but have not yet sent your meal choice, please check Holly Blue website main menu or June specials menu and let me have your choices by Thursday, if possible.

If you are hoping to join us but can’t yet commit, please let me know asap, as I can pre-warn Holly Blue that there may be an extra meals or two required.

Description	Information
Day & Date of Walk	Thursday 18 June 2026 – our mid summer walk & meal
Location of walk	Circular from Oakley via Holly Blue – stop for meal
Distance of Walk	3.7 miles to Holly Blue, then 3.7 miles return. Total 6.4 miles.
Start Time & Place Finish time	Meet in Oakley school lay-by at 16.55 to leave promptly at 17.05 Aiming to complete walk by approx 22.00 dependent on pace of walkers.
Leaders	Pat Dominey
Leaders’s Contact Details	07870 894739 or pat.dominey152@icloud.com
Walk description / difficulty	Relatively easy walk at a steady, but not brisk, pace. Some gentle up/down hill . Would recommend walking boots / shoes
Terrain	Mostly field / wooded footpaths. Many tree roots in one section
Number of Stiles	none
Where we are parking	Oakley School lay-by
Where we will stop to eat	We will stop for meal at 7pm in the Holly Blue, Beggarwood. Meals to be preordered see menu on this link https://www.thehollyblue.co.uk/menus or go to Holly Blue website. Order to be shared with Pat Dominey pat.dominey152@icloud.com by Monday 8 June please
Other notes	If you would like to join us for the meal, but not walk, please contact Pat re meal choice as above.

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Mid Summer Walk and Meal

Posted on June 9, 2026 by wayfarersway1

Hello walkers

Just a quick reminder re our midsummer walk on Thursday 18 June, stopping for a meal at The Holly Blue.

I need to take the meal order to Holly Blue by this Saturday.

If you would like join us, but have not yet sent your meal choice, please check Holly Blue website main menu or June specials menu and let me have your choices by Thursday, if possible.

If you are hoping to join us but can’t yet commit, please let me know asap, as I can pre-warn Holly Blue that there may be an extra meals or two required.

Description	Information
Day & Date of Walk	Thursday 18 June 2026 – our mid summer walk & meal
Location of walk	Circular from Oakley via Holly Blue – stop for meal
Distance of Walk	3.7 miles to Holly Blue, then 3.7 miles return. Total 6.4 miles.
Start Time & Place Finish time	Meet in Oakley school lay-by at 16.55 to leave promptly at 17.05 Aiming to complete walk by approx 22.00 dependent on pace of walkers.
Leaders	Pat Dominey
Leaders’s Contact Details	07870 894739 or pat.dominey152@icloud.com
Walk description / difficulty	Relatively easy walk at a steady, but not brisk, pace. Some gentle up/down hill . Would recommend walking boots / shoes
Terrain	Mostly field / wooded footpaths. Many tree roots in one section
Number of Stiles	none
Where we are parking	Oakley School lay-by
Where we will stop to eat	We will stop for meal at 7pm in the Holly Blue, Beggarwood. Meals to be preordered see menu on this link https://www.thehollyblue.co.uk/menus or go to Holly Blue website. Order to be shared with Pat Dominey pat.dominey152@icloud.com by Monday 8 June please
Other notes	If you would like to join us for the meal, but not walk, please contact Pat re meal choice as above.

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Wednesday 10th June

Posted on June 5, 2026 by wayfarersway1

Don’t forget to let the leader know if you are going to attend the walk. As always, please don’t reply to this email, use the contact details shown below.

Description	Information
Day & Date of Walk	Wednesday 10^th June 2026
Location of walk	Alresford and the River Arle
Distance of Walk	6 miles – 3 hours at a leisurely pace.
Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start)	Meet at Oakley school layby at 9.20am to leave at 9.30am. Please inform me if you are going straight to Alresford so we don’t leave without you.
Leaders	Carolyn Currie
Leaders’s Contact Details	07802344602 carolyn_currie2000@yahoo.co.uk
Walk description / difficulty	Walking through Alresford and alongside the River Arle, through woodland on the Wayfarer’s Walk, alongside open fields and some short gentle ascents and descents.
Terrain	Flat paths beside the river, through woodland and beside fields. Short sections on tarmac roads. Some rain forecast beforehand so maybe a little mud in places
Number of Stiles	None
Distance to start	15 miles taking approximately 30 minutes
Where we are parking	Arlebury Park Recreation Centre, The Avenue, Alresford. On right hand side leaving Alresford, just past Perrins School on your left. Car Park fee is £2 for over 4 hours by cash or Ring Go. Suggest car sharing.
Sat Nav Reference	SO24 9EP
Directions to start of walk	Leave Basingstoke via Garlic Lane, Hatch Warren and drive to Alresford. Turn right at T junction in centre of Alresford and car park will be on your right, just past Perrins School.
Where we can eat/drink (If applicable)	Tiffin Tearooms in Alresford. Serving a large selection of sandwiches, soup, baked potatoes, salads and cakes. Please let me know if you wish to eat here and I will reserve places.
Other notes	Light rain is forecast prior to the day. Maybe a little mud in places. Suggest wearing walking boots rather than shoes. Poles not necessary unless you prefer to use them. Toilets are available at the Arlebury Park Recreation Centre.

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Mid Summer Walk & Meal

Posted on May 26, 2026 by wayfarersway1

Our mid summer walk and meal will be on Thursday 18 June this year, see walk template.

Please contact Pat Dominey pat.dominey152@icloud.com to confirm if you plan to walk or if you would like to join us for the meal, but not walk.

Please decide your meal pre order choice and send to Pat Dominey at pat.dominey152@icloud.com by Monday 8 June please.

Link for menu is https://www.thehollyblue.co.uk/menus or go direct to Holly Blue website.

Hope you are able to join us.

Description	Information
Day & Date of Walk	Thursday 18 June 2026 – our mid summer walk & meal
Location of walk	Circular from Oakley via Holly Blue – stop for meal
Distance of Walk	3.7 miles to Holly Blue, then 3.7 miles return. Total 6.4 miles.
Start Time & Place Finish time	Meet in Oakley school lay-by at 16.55 to leave promptly at 17.05 Aiming to complete walk by approx 22.00 dependent on pace of walkers.
Leaders	Pat Dominey
Leaders’s Contact Details	07870 894739 or pat.dominey152@icloud.com
Walk description / difficulty	Relatively easy walk at a steady, but not brisk, pace. Some gentle up/down hill . Would recommend walking boots / shoes
Terrain	Mostly field / wooded footpaths. Many tree roots in one section
Number of Stiles	none
Where we are parking	Oakley School lay-by
Where we will stop to eat	We will stop for meal at 7pm in the Holly Blue, Beggarwood. Meals to be preordered see menu on this link https://www.thehollyblue.co.uk/menus or go to Holly Blue website. Order to be shared with Pat Dominey pat.dominey152@icloud.com by Monday 8 June please
Other notes	If you would like to join us for the meal, but not walk, please contact Pat re meal choice as above.

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Tomorrow’s evening walk

Posted on May 20, 2026 by wayfarersway1

Hello Everyone,

Please be advised that I cannot book anymore in for food after the walk tomorrow unless we eat outside.

Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Julie

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Walk on Sunday 24th May

Posted on May 15, 2026 by wayfarersway1

Please do not reply to this email. Use the contact details for the leaders below.

Description	Information
Day & Date of Walk	Sunday 24^th May 2026
Location of walk	Popham village and Woodmancott (starting from Dummer Down Farm / Dummer Cricket Centre car park)
Distance of Walk	6 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 10.00am at Dummer Down Farm car park.
Leaders	Chris and Rob Ward
Leaders’s Contact Details	07793 555964 / caward08@gmail.com
Walk description / difficulty	Medium difficulty. Mainly walking across farmland tracks and through woods, passing through Popham Village and Woodmancott.
Terrain	Mainly paths and tracks. The start requires 200m on road before turning onto footpaths. Some gradual inclines, overall accent / descent of 180m.
Number of Stiles	0
Distance to start	5 miles (Approximately 12 minutes)
Where we are parking	In the Dummer Down Farm / Dummer Cricket car park, Duxford Lane. (Take A30 towards Winchester, turn left at the Wheatsheaf. ½ mile on your right.)
Sat Nav Reference	RG25 2AR
Directions to start of walk	Walking from the car park
Where we can eat/drink (If applicable)	For those who’d like to, we’ll stop for a light lunch or a drink at the Honesty Café at Dummer Down Farm after the walk.
Other notes	As long as the weather stays fairly dry, paths should be good. There were some muddy patches earlier in the year. Poles might be helpful in places for those who find them useful.

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Evening walk on Thursday 21st May

Posted on May 14, 2026 by wayfarersway1

As usual please do not reply to this email. Contact the leader using the details provided below. Here is the link to the pub’s menu if you want to eat afterwards.

https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/millhouse

Description	Information
Day & Date of Walk	Thursday 21st May 2026
Location of walk	North Warnborough
Distance of Walk	3.3 miles
Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start)	5.40pm at layby outside of Oakley Junior School to leave at 5.50pm to then leave the pub car park at 6.30pm.
Leaders	Julie Shawley
Leaders’s Contact Details	01256 781221 / 07751 268370 / julie.shawley@yahoo.co.uk
Walk description / difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Flat walk and easy underfoot apart from a section of hardened, well used mud.
Number of Stiles	0
Distance to start	11.6 miles (Approximately 22 minutes)
Where we are parking	In the pub’s car park
Postcode Reference	RG29 1ET
Directions to start of walk	From the car park
Where we can eat/drink (If applicable)	The Mill House, Hook Road, North Warnborough, RG29 1ET.
Other notes	Just a lovely easy walk with a section along the canal. Please let me know in advance if you are staying for dinner afterwards so that I can ensure a large enough table.

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