Linear Walk from Winchester on the South Downs Way (SDW 1)
Overview
Join Brenda for a seven mile linear walk from the heart of historic Winchester into Hampshire's chalk downland along the first section of the South Downs Way. Our route will take us through the charming village of Chilcomb with its thatched cottages, and up onto the higher downs with spectacular panoramic views over the National Park and towards the South Coast and the Isle of Wight.
We meet at a car park at the end of the walk, then car share back to the beginning. Those whose cars at the end will then give lifts back to the start for those with cars there.
This walk is available as a stand alone walk if you would just like to do this section with us. If you are interested in completing the whole of the South Downs Way in 2020 please see our Challenge page here: https://www.spiceuk.com/events-holidays/2020-walking-challenge-the-south-downs-way
Location & Itinerary
In order to join us for the South Downs Way walks you will need to have a reasonable level of physical fitness. You should be capable of walking at a pace of around 3 miles an hour (a mile in 20 minutes) over rough ground, including inclines and crossing stiles. Walks are between 7-12 miles.
Cheesefoot Head Car Park, on the A272 near Winchester
From the North.
Leave the M3 at Junction 9. Take the first left in the direction of Alton and the A31. At the following roundabout take the first exit, A31 Alton. At the next roundabout take the third exit.* At this point you are travelling back towards Winchester. Turn left at the next junction, on the A272 towards Petersfield. The Cheesefoot Head car park is a mile further, on your left, just where the hill begins to level out, and before some trees.
From the South
Leave the M3 at Junction 10. At the roundabout at the bottom of the slip road take the third exit, following signs for A31 and Alton. At the next roundabout, take the second exit and at the following roundabout, take the second exit. At yet another roundabout take the third exit and follow the instructions from the * above.
Type | Price | |
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South Downs Way Challenge Member | £0.00 | Sold Out |
Member | £3.00 | Available |
Guest | £5.00 | Available |
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