Thank you to everyone who came to Amore last night for an Oakley Ramblers Christmas get together. I hope you all had an enjoyable evening. Unfortunately there was an issue at the end of the evening when I was told a Seafood Linguine and Tiramisu were outstanding on the bill. If it was you can you please contact the restaurant.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful healthy New Year.
Lynn Martin
Apologies everyone, the next walk is on Wednesday 10th December NOT Sunday 10th December!
Leader Pat Dominey
Leader’s Contact Details 07870 894739 or pat.dominey152@icloud.com
Circular from Upton Grey via Weston Patrick
Distance of Walk – Approx 5.5 miles
Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) – Meet in Oakley school lay-by at 09.30 to leave promptly at 09.40 or meet at start of walk at 10.05am.
Please let Pat know if travelling direct, so we don’t start walking without you.
Aiming to complete walk by approx 12.45 dependent on ice of walkers.
Relatively easy walk at a steady, but not brisk, pace. Some gentle up/down hill . Would
recommend walking boots / shoes.
Great views at times but also peaceful woodland and some footpaths & byways with
high hedges.
Option for short stop to visit St Lawrence church, Weston Patrick, approx 1 hour into
walk & St Mary’s church at end.
Mostly footpaths, byways and quiet lanes. Some paths muddy or covered in damp
leaves. If concerned about slipping, bring walking poles.
One stile.
Distance to start 9 miles – approx 25 minutes from Oakley
Where we are parking – At side of road outside St Mary’s church. Room for 3 or 4 cars
Sat Nav Reference RG25 2RB
OS map reference SU 69921 48202
Directions to start of walk – Head for A339 then turn off to left , just a after driving below M3, SP Tunworth & Upton Grey.
Where we can eat/drink – Aim is for short drinks stops along the way. There is a village shop & cafe just after parking spot, open until 6pm, for optional refreshments /lunch at end of the walk.
Walk sheet is attached.
Dear All
I currently have the names of the following people for our Christmas get together on Friday 12th December at Amore in Overton. I would like your food choices by Monday 8th December please. As you will note items are individually priced so if you only want one or two courses that is not a problem. I have been told we can all settle our own bill at the end.
Dayl Wallace
Christine Savage
Steve Savage
Annie Vicars
Rob Lenoir
Pauline Haynes
Ray Wilshaw
Chris Ward
Rob Ward
Corrine Thomas
Dave Thomas
Pat Dominey
Carolyn Currie
Heather Wilshaw
Julie Shawley
Lynn Martin
All best wishes
Lynn
Please see details of the next walk below. This walk is being led by our newest members so it would be lovely if we could all make the effort to go along to support them.
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Sunday 23rd November 2025 |
| Location of walk | Hannington |
| Distance of Walk | 6 miles (2.5 – 3 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 The Vine Inn, Hannington car park. |
| Leaders | Rob and Chris Ward |
| Leaders’s Contact Details | 07793 555964 / caward08@gmail.com |
| Walk description / difficulty | Medium difficulty. Walking across farmland towards Watership Down and looping round through North Oakley and back up on a small section of lane to The Vine Inn. |
| Terrain | Mainly grassland, paths and tracks. Some hills, overall accent / descent of 150m. |
| Number of Stiles | 0 |
| Distance to start | 5 miles (Approximately 13 minutes) |
| Where we are parking | In the pub’s car park |
| Sat Nav Reference | RG26 5TX |
| Directions to start of walk | Walking from the pub car park |
| Where we can eat/drink (If applicable) | The plan is for lunch or a drink at the Vine Inn, Hannington, RG26 5TX after the walk. Please let us know if you’d like to stop for lunch so we can let the pub know numbers. |
| Other notes | Some muddy patches which could be slippery on slopes, some overgrown patches possible. Poles might be helpful in places. |
| 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. | |
Dear walkers
Due the bad weather forecast for Wednesday 12th in the Alresford area I’ve decided on this occasion to cancel the walk.
We would have been walking on chalky and muddy paths which can become very slippery in wet weather so I’ve had to consider health and safety first.
I will do the walk at a later date but when the weather is better.
Thanks and take care
Carolyn
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Wednesday 12th November 2025 |
| 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 Alreford and alongside the River Arle, through woodland on the Wayfarer’s Walk, alongside open fields and water cress beds. Some short gentle ascents and descents. |
| Terrain | Flat paths beside the river, through woodland and beside fields. Maybe muddy in places. Short sections on tarmac roads. |
| 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 a place. |
| Other notes | Maybe a bit muddy under foot if there has been recent rain. 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. |
| 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. | |
Hello everyone,
Unfortunately the leader for this walk is no longer able to do so. Is there anyone that would be able to step up and lead walk please?
Thanks.
Dear Ramblers Club Members
I’ve booked a table for 12 at Amore in Overton for Friday 12th December at 7 pm. I’m looking for a quick response to know how much interest there is for this event please.
I do not believe that you have to order a starter, main and dessert, hence the individual prices given for items. Secondly, I will confirm that we are able to settle out individual bill at the end of the meal so that is not a given at this stage. Thirdly, I do not know if we need to pay a deposit although the booking was confirmed without that being requested.
I do believe that we will need to pre-order, but once again I can establish that in good time.
My main concern at this stage is about the number of members who wish to attend.
Can you please respond as soon as possible. I cannot offer a place if you do not let me know beforehand.
Many thanks to you all
Lynn Martin
lemartin351@gmail.com
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Sunday 26th October |
| Location of walk | Winchester, St Catherine’s Hill, circular walk |
| Distance of Walk | 15K (approximately 9.5 miles) |
| Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) | Meet at the layby at Oakley school at 9:40am, to leave at 9:45am Walk will start from the Park & Ride at Garnier Road, Winchester (SO23 9NP) at 10:30am. If travelling directly to the start, we will meet in front of the information and toilet block, in area 5 of the car park. Parking is free on Sundays in the Park & Ride. |
| Leaders | Corrine Thomas |
| Leaders’s Contact Details | 07768 497512 corrinethetrekker@gmail.com |
| Walk description / difficulty | This is a relatively easy circular walk of 9.5 miles, starting at the Garnier Road Park & Ride Winchester, walking past St Catherine’s Hill and then on to the Pilgrim’s Trail, Monarch’s Way, through Twyford and then joining the Itchen Way back through St Cross and into Winchester. We will stop for tea in Winchester and then walk back to the Park & Ride. |
| Terrain | The walking is on good paths and bridleways; there is a short section of road walking in the middle. The route is mainly flat apart from a climb at the start on the Pilgrims way where there is a steady climb. |
| Number of Stiles | None |
| Distance to start | 18 miles |
| Where we are parking | East Winchester Park & Ride, Garnier Road, Winchester, SO23 9NP. Meet in area 5 by the information centre. |
| Sat Nav Reference | |
| Directions to start of walk | From Oakley, take the M3 towards Winchester leaving at J9 and taking the A272 Spitfire link and follow the signs for the East Winchester Park & Ride. |
| Where we can eat/drink (If applicable) | Take a picnic lunch to eat during the walk. We will go to the café at Winchester Cathedral for tea and cake towards the end of the walk. |
| Other notes | Please inform the leader if you plan to go directly to Winchester so she knows to wait for you. |
Just a reminder that Oakley Ramblers are holding a social get together of Skittles and Dinner on Friday 24th October at The Four Horseshoes Pub, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon, RG27 0EX. The Skittles will commence at 6.30pm and the meals are being served at 7.00pm.
The cost for the evening is £6 per person (for the hire of the skittle alley) plus the price of your meal (if you choose to eat). The meals will be pre-booked and paid for on the evening.
Please send your meal choices to Carolyn Currie (Carolyn_currie2000@yahoo.co.uk) by Friday 17th October.
The link to the Four Horseshoes menu is: the4horseshoes.co.uk
The payment of £6 per person can be made by BACS to Oakley Ramblers Club account (preferred option) or by cash / cheque to Carolyn Currie, 25 Lyde Close, Oakley, RG23 7AW.
Account Name: Oakley Ramblers Club
Sort code: 09-01-55
Account No. 59292082
Please use the reference – Surname + skittles
Hope you can make the evening for either just a game of Skittles or Skittles and Meal.
Instructions for those wishing to walk. Two choices, you can start from my home, No. 18, RG24 9SA or you can drive to Sherborne St John Pavilion, park there and meet us at the lane next to St Andrews Church at 10.45 a.m.
The plan is to walk across the fields to The Vyne, have a coffee there, walk around the site and then walk back. We weren’t asked for our National Trust card, but I would advise bringing yours if you have one in case. We could call into The Swan at Sherborne for a drink before finishing the walk back to Florence Way.
The paths are straightforward although we do have to cross the Tadley Road next to the Ambulance Station so care will be taken.
The path surface was good when Carolyn and I did the recce, but it may be a little muddy now, so I would recommend boots.
The walk overall is about 7 – 8 miles there and back, but obviously less if joining us at Sherborne.
Please get in touch if you have any queries.
Lynn Martin 07485 475372 lemartin351@gmail.com
| Description | Information |
| Day & Date of Walk | Wednesday, 8th October 2025 |
| Location of walk | Rooksdown to The Vyne, Sherborne St John and back |
| Distance of Walk | 8 miles approximately, circular walk |
| Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start) | RG24 9SA Number 18. Start at 10.00 a.m. |
| Leader | Lynn Martin |
| Leaders’s Contact Details | 07485 475372 lemartin351@gmail.com |
| Walk description / difficulty | Not difficult – good paths, 1 field with 2 small horses, short section of road. Care to be taken crossing the Tadley to Basingstoke road at the Ambulance Station and on the return |
| Terrain | Good paths, spinney, mainly farmland, woods, uphill on the return from Sherborne to Rooksdown |
| Number of Stiles | No stiles, several gates |
| Distance to start | 3 miles |
| Where we are parking | Park at Number 18 Florence Way, Rooksdown, Basingstoke RG24 9SA, space for 3 cars/4 small cars, car share please |
| Sat Nav Reference | |
| Directions to start of walk | Oakley to Basingstoke B3400 to roundabout 1st left Roman Road to end of road, roundabout 2nd exit into Rooksdown Way, left into Gilles Way, 1st right into Florence Way, keep left to end of cul de sac number 18 on left. |
| Where we can eat/drink (If applicable) | The Swan public house, toilets, we could eat there on return journey and the café at The Vyne, National Trust, toilets |
| Other notes | If anyone wants to meet at St Andrews Church instead of walking from Florence Way, we will aim to be there by 10.45. I would advise parking at the Recreation Ground at Sherborne St John and walk back to the church. Dogs are allowed on a lead. |
| 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. | |
See attachment below for a downloadable/printable version of the walk.
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