Guided Walk: 20th December 2024 – Houghton Down and Longstock

Date:  Friday 20th December 2024

Start Location:  This walk starts from Stockbridge. Details will be sent with joining instructions.

Start Time: 9.15 (Start time is when the walk commences. Please arrive earlier to ensure you are ready for the start)

Walk description: This 13 mile (21k) circular walk from Stockbridge follows sections of the Test Way and Clarendon Way before heading north over Houghton Down. It then descends into Longstock and after crossing the River Test rejoins the Test Way to return to Stockbridge.

Most of this walk is along tracks and droves and crosses the River Test twice.

Walk Level:  This is a moderate walk with approximately 650 feet of ascent during the route. 

How long will it take? This walk will take approximately 5 hours 30 minutes. During the walk we will stop for a picnic lunch (not provided).

Equipment: You will need suitable footwear and outdoor clothing (not denim jeans) and waterproofs.

You should also bring drinking water and lunch / snacks. 

View the recommended Kit List.

Group Size: Maximum 8 people (7 places remaining)

Toilets: There are no public toilets on this walk.

Refreshments: At the start of the walk the route goes near the Co-Op store in Stockbridge. You will need to bring you own food and drink.

Are dogs allowed? Dogs are only allowed by prior agreement and must be kept on a lead throughout the walk. Please add details of your dog in the comments section of the booking form and Fred will contact you.

How much will it cost? £7.50 paid in advance or cash on the day.

How do I join the walk?

To reserve a place on this walk complete the Booking Form here(When booking please make sure you select the correct walk from the dropdown.)

Joining instructions and payment details will be sent to you.

You must be over 18 years old.

If you have not booked a place on this walk, completed the appropriate forms or arrive without suitable clothing/equipment you will not be able to join the walk.

About Your Walk Leader:

Walking Moonraker walks are led by Fred. He is a qualified Mountain Training Association Lowland Leader with an Outdoor First Aid certificate and has appropriate public liability and professional indemnity insurance to lead lowland walks.  He has also achieved the National Navigation Award Scheme Gold Standard of navigation.

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