Beacon Hill and Burghclere, 10 miles, moderate/challenging (BOOKING REQUIRED)

A walk taking in Beacon Hill, Burghclere, a common and a dismantled railway line.

This walk will be led by Emerson.

Advance booking is required for this walk, which is limited to 15 people. This is now handled by marking yourself as attending here on Meetup. Please do not turn up without booking your space by doing so, only sign up if you intend to come, and cancel in good time if you can no longer attend so that someone else can take your place.

Please see our website for more information about the group.

Pace: fast. Ascent: 335m.

Walk details

We start by ascending Beacon Hill. This is a short but steep part of the walk. The reward is views across Hampshire and Berkshire. The challenging part of the walk now complete we will cross the A35 to Old Burghclere and then head north.The lunch stop will be in Earlstone Common. If we’re lucky we may be able to see a deer here. Shortly after lunch we will stop at the Carpenter’s Arms. Once refreshed the route follows part of the old Southampton to Didcot railway line and other tracks until we reach old Burghclere. From here it’s a short walk back to the car park.

Travel details

By public transport

Unfortunately there is no public transport available to this walk. Feel free to use either our Facebook group (members only) or the comments section here on the Meetup to arrange lifts – there are often members who are happy to help!

By car

Park at the Beacon Hill car park just off the A34.

Notes

• Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
• It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
• Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day of the walk in enough time to be helpful.