| 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. | |
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Walk on Sunday 23rd November
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.
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Christmas Meal
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
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ORC holiday in Rhayader 31 May – 5 June 2026
Great response regarding our holiday next year, with 8 confirmed bookings. I will be paying the deposit on 1 October.
If you would like to join us, please contact Pat at pat.dominey152@icloud.com by 30 September, when £20 deposit per room will be due.
Rooms are still available at The Horseshoe guesthouse, including family loft rooms – 1 double + 1 twin, sharing a bathroom, at £130 per night, including breakfast.
Adjacent 3 bedroom , 2 bathroom cottage, at £130 per night, excluding breakfast, + £45 cleaning costs. Breakfast is an extra £12pp / day.
If interested, but unable to commit as yet there is always the option to contact the owners direct to check availability at a later date.
Please don’t try to call me, as I will be away and unable to take calls.
Pat
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2026 Holiday
Please find attached details of a holiday in Rhayader.
Rhayader is a small town, located in the Elan Valley, Powys, on the River Wye, and is a beautiful area with lots of walking options.
Please contact Pat Dominey (pat.dominey152@icloud.com) to arrange a booking.
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Oakley Ramblers 