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RDS WALKS

In addition to our work to promote a great future for Romsey, we organise a number of recreational , "walk and chat" walks through the year.

Walks coordinator: Mike Townend

Studley Castle

Beaulieu Road

Half Moon Common

Appleslade to Rockford via Ibsley Common

Short walk at Ampfield

Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Studley Castle

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

A walk to Studley Castle, site of hunting lodge commissioned by Edward III in 1358. Led by Professor Roger Leech. Meet at 6.00pm [sunset is about 8.10pm] at the car park at Telegraph Hill Car Park on the B3078 from Cadnam to Fordingbridge, just east of the junction with the B3080 road to Fordingbridge, at Grid Reference SU 2283 1665. Parking spaces are limited (about 12) so sharing a car is a good idea. The walk is about ½ mile in each direction.

To book a place, please contact Mike Townend at miketownend27@aol.com or 01794-514415.

Thursday 7 th May

Beaulieu Road

Meet at 9.55am at Beaulieu Road station (SU349063) in time for 10.10 train to Brockenhurst, fare £4.80. We then walk 4 to 4.5 miles back from Brockenhurst to Beaulieu Road station through Perrywood and Denny Lodge Inclosures. Option of lunch afterwards at the Drift Inn. It may be possible for those having lunch to park at the Inn, but, otherwise, there is a Forestry England car park opposite. To book for lunch and for further details, please contact Mike Townend at miketownend27@aol.com or 01794-514415.

Wednesday 3rd June

Half Moon Common

Meet at 10am at Half Moon Common car park (National Trust, no charge, SU297177). To find this, turn left off the A36 just after the Whinwhistle junction near West Wellow, and the car park is on the left after 0.5 miles. This is a 5 mile walk around Half Moon Common, Stagbury Hill, Penn Common, and Canada Common. Option of lunch afterwards at the Rockingham Arms. To book for lunch and for latest details, please contact Mike Townend at miketownend27@aol.com or 01794-514415.

Thursday 2nd July

Appleslade to Rockford via Ibsley Common

Meet at 9.45am at Appleslade Car Park (SU184092, near the Red Shoot Inn, postcode BH24 3QT.) Allow a good 30 minutes to drive from Romsey. This is a 6 mile (3 hour) walk over Ibsley Common, and then following the Avon Valley Path to Rockford, returning via Rockford Common. If Forestry England are applying charging in the car park, we may be able to park for free at the Red Shoot Inn. Option of lunch afterwards at the Inn. To book for lunch and for latest details, please contact Mike Townend at miketownend27@aol.com or 01794-514415.

Tuesday 7th July

Short walk at Ampfield

Meet at 6pm at the White Horse Inn, Ampfield (SU400231). An evening stroll into Ampfield Wood, and back along the Monarch’s Way into Knapp Lane. Around 2 miles in length, hopefully in nice weather, and time to enjoy a drink before heading home. Contact Mike Townend at miketownend27@aol.com or 01794-514415.

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