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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Sunday 28th June
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
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
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
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 10th 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
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
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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