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Gosport

Walking the Extra Mile

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Leader:
When: On Friday all day 9:20 am
2nd & 4th Fri
Cost: Contribution of £4 to driver if you have a lift

Walking into 2026

This is our 12th year of walking. Planning and leading walks is shared amongst members of our active and friendly group.

Here we are in April 2026 on the Buriton and Chalton walk.

Walk leaders always carry out a walk check shortly before the walk date. A key feature of the group is that many members have the opportunity to go out with experienced leaders to help check walks and learn more about how the walks are planned.

We usually walk between 7 and 10 miles on country footpaths where we do meet uneven terrain with hills and stiles so a reasonable fitness, appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing is required. Because these walks are longer we aim to walk at a good pace while also stopping to enjoy the countryside and landmarks we pass.

If you are interested in joining our group - see new member information below. Please contact Kathy above. She will arrange a phone call with you to tell you more about the group. The group is limited to 30 members as 24 is the maximum number we can register for each walk.

WALK PROGRAMME 2026/ 2027

Below is a list of planned walks for 2026/7. Some details are yet to be confirmed. All walks subject to change as leaders check walks; due to leader availability; or due to other unforeseen change of circumstance.

Members receive an email the weekend before a walk giving details of location, distance and any specific challenges. Walkers must consider this information carefully and decide if it is appropriate for them to join the walk. We take a picnic and sometimes have a special outing e.g. to the Isle of Wight or for a pub lunch. We meet at Holbrook and organise car sharing, so we do rely on a good number of willing drivers.

DateWalkLed byApproximate distance/ ascent (where known)
11/09/2026Meon Shore/ TitchfieldPeter Y & Anne7 miles/ 80 feet
25/09/2026Lyndhurst/ Emery DownEve & Shirley8 miles
09/10/2026Hambledon and Windmill DownIan & Liz8 miles
23/10/2026*Bursledon and Royal Victoria Country ParkKim & Richard8.8 miles/ 530 feet
13/11/2026Rowlands Castle and FinchdeanDebbie & Anna8 miles
27/11/2026The Trundle and Levin DownSue & Anna7.5 miles/ 1040 feet
11/12/2026Christmas walk and lunch - Wickham to Fareham via WallingtonPeter B & Tony7 miles
Christmas Break
08/01/2027Kathy & TBC
22/01/2027*
12/02/2027
26/02/2027
12/02/2027
02/04/2027 (postponed from 26/03/2027 due to Easter holiday)

*These are months where there are 5 Fridays leading to a 3 week gap to the next walk

Important Links

Previous Walk Programmes