Walk 3 – Power of the Poles – Session 1
DATE: Sat 20 August TIME: 10.00am
Ever fancied trying out Nordic Walking? Now here’s your chance. Sign up to this session to explore the correct
“an early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day”
Henry David Thoreau
THE 2023 PETERSFIELD WALKING FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
Below, in the order in which they take place, is a list of the walks available during the Festival. Please only book those walks you intend participating in – places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come basis.
You can also find links to a selection of self-guided walks here
January 2023
Walk 4 – Heathland Superhero Safari for Families
DATE: Sat 20 August TIME: 10.30am
Join a South Downs National Park Heathland Reunited Ranger for a fun morning exploring Ludshott Common and discover more
Walk 5 – Power of the Poles – Session 2
DATE: Sat 20 August TIME: 11.30am
Ever fancied trying out Nordic Walking? Now here’s your chance. Sign up to this session to explore the correct
Walk 6 – Walk to the Pub with Walker
DATE: Saturday 20 August 2022 TIME: 18:00
Join Petersfield Post’s Jon Walker on a guided walk to a hallowed local establishment – The Harrow Inn,
Walk 7 – Over the Hill & Far Away
DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022 TIME: 10.00am
A circular walk in the countryside around Older Hill, Henley and Woodbeding Common, with far-reaching views over the
Walk 9 – Mutton Progressed By Lambs
DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022 TIME: 10.00am
This walk is for those in their 20/30s – the lamb reference – while mutton is all about
Walk 10 – Introduction To Map Reading & Navigation thoery and practice
DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022 TIME: 10.00
Let the train take the strain……well half way at least! This is a linear walk from Rowlands
Walk 12 – Sunday Social Stroll
DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022 TIMR: 14:00
Would you like to fill that quiet downtime between 2 pm & 3 pm on a Sunday afternoon?
Walk 13 – JustGreatSunsetShots
Date: Sunday 21 Aug, Time: 16:45
A circular early evening walk from Old Winchester Hill down to the Meon Valley and back up again to
Walk 14 – Get Energised By The South Downs (WALK)
DATE: Monday 22 August 2022 TIME: 05:15
Start your day/week with an energy boost, by WALKING up to the Poet’s Stone on Shoulder of Mutton
February 2023
Walk 7 – Over the Hill & Far Away
DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022 TIME: 10.00am
A circular walk in the countryside around Older Hill, Henley and Woodbeding Common, with far-reaching views over the
Walk 9 – Mutton Progressed By Lambs
DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022 TIME: 10.00am
This walk is for those in their 20/30s – the lamb reference – while mutton is all about
Walk 10 – Introduction To Map Reading & Navigation thoery and practice
DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022 TIME: 10.00
Let the train take the strain……well half way at least! This is a linear walk from Rowlands
Walk 12 – Sunday Social Stroll
DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022 TIMR: 14:00
Would you like to fill that quiet downtime between 2 pm & 3 pm on a Sunday afternoon?
Walk 13 – JustGreatSunsetShots
Date: Sunday 21 Aug, Time: 16:45
A circular early evening walk from Old Winchester Hill down to the Meon Valley and back up again to
March 2023
Walk 14 – Get Energised By The South Downs (WALK)
DATE: Monday 22 August 2022 TIME: 05:15
Start your day/week with an energy boost, by WALKING up to the Poet’s Stone on Shoulder of Mutton
Walk 15 – Get Energised By The South Downs (RUN)
DATE: Monday 22 August 2022 TIME: 05:15
Start your day/week with an energy boost, by RUNNING up to the Poet’s Stone on Shoulder of Mutton
Walk 16 – Head For The Hill
DATE: Monday 22 August 2022 TIME: 10:00
Your mission on this walk, should you choose to accept it, is conquering the one and only
Walk 17 – Walk & Talk With The Poet & Naturalist
DATE: Monday 22 August 2022 TIME: 10.00
A walk in the footsteps of famous local resident and poet, Edward Thomas, led by Jeremy Mitchell of
Walk 18 – A Perambulation Around Petersfield
DATE: Monday 22 August 2022 TIME: 11:00
This is an opportunity for walkers of all abilities to explore the lovely market town of Petersfield. You
Walk 19 – Petersfield’s Tree Trail
DATE: Monday 22 August 2022 TIME: 14:30
If you know what you are looking for, a walk through Petersfield could be likened to visiting an
April 2023
Walk 20 – Deer To Be Different
DATE: Tuesday 23 August 2022 TIME: 09.30
Why drive to wonderful Sky Park Deer Farm when there’s an easy circular walk from Petersfield along the
Walk 21 – Harting Down Time
DATE: Tuesday 23 August 2022 TIME: 09.45
No Petersfield Walking Festival programme would be complete without a walk from Harting Down along the South Downs
Walk 22 – Hanging About In The Hangers
DATE: Tuesday 23 August 2022 TIME: 10.00
It wouldn’t be a Hangers walk without a bit of a climb. Afterall, the area is famous
Walk 23 – Sheer bLiss – A Wellness Walk
DATE: Tuesday 23 August 2022 TIME 10:15
A gentle, flat walk around the sights of Liss with the village’s Wellbeing Walks group. Sights include an
Walk 24 – Longmoor in Bloom
DATE: Tuesday 23 August 2022 TIME: 13:00
Take a meander amongst the flowering plants of Longmoor Inclosure with a Heathlands Reunited ranger, and marvel at
Walk 25 – Buriton, The Bard & A Bevvy
DATE: Tuesday 23 August 2022 TIME: 18:00
An evening pub walk with a difference! Meeting, and ending at the Five Bells in Buriton, the
May 2023
Walk 26 – Walking & Eating For Health With The HappeaVeganMan
DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022 TIME: 09:00
Are you interested in a balanced and rounded approach to wellness, where diet is just as important as
Walk 27 – A Family Toddle
DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022 TIME: 09:30
You’ll be taking a short nature walk together: meeting trees, flowers and insects that you find along the
Walk 28 – Gamble around the Hangars with the Ramblers
DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022 TIME: 10.00
A Petersfield favourite with the town’s Ramblers. You will be led by experienced walk leader and club secretary,
Walk 29 – From The Tame To The Wild
DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022 TIME: 10.00
A glorious circular walk that combines beautiful (and rare) lowland heath, the imposing scarp slope of the Downs
Walk 30 – All The Ps – A Perambulation Of Priors Dean With Petersfield’s U3A
DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022 TIME: 10:30
This route is one for the tortoises amongst you rather than the hares…..and the tortoises might even like
Walk 31 – Guided Nature Conservation walk around Noar Hill
DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022 TIME: 14:00
Melanie will guide you on a walk along ancient trackways to Noar Hill, once the site of
Walk 32 – Adult natural Mindfulness Walk
DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022 TIME: 18.00
This is a gentle-paced Nature Connection walk through Selborne’s tranquil Long Lythe. Following the Oakhanger stream we will
Walk 33 – Walking With Intent…To The Pub
DATE: Wednesday 24 August 2022 TIME: 18.00
A scenic circuit on the paths and “twittens” of Petersfield and Steep, working up a thirst to be
June 2023
Walk 36 – Quality Sheet – A Wellness Walk
DATE: Thursday 24 August 2022. TIME: 10.00
A gentle, wellbeing walk around the pretty village of Sheet. The route is beautifully varied with the River
Walk 37 – Liss Is More – A Wellness Walk
DATE: Thursday 25 August 2022. TIME: 10.15
A gentle, flat walk around the sights of Liss with the village’s Wellbeing Walks group. Sights include an
Walk 38 – Wellness Nordic Walk
DATE: Thursday 25 August 2022. TIME: 11.00
If you attended one of the Power Of The Poles sessions, this is an opportunity to put your
Walk 39 – No Short Cuts To The Deer’s Hut
DATE: Thursday 25 August 2022. TIME: 18.00
There’s no short-cut to the Deers Hut! A 3-mile walk taking in the glorious local heathland, starting and
Walk 40 – Bats In Bramshott
DATE: Thursday 25 August 2022. TIME: 20.30
Join a Heathlands Reunited Ranger for a 90 minute guided walk around Bramshott Common. Enjoy a gentle stroll
July 2023
Walk 42 – Walking with Wheels
DATE: Friday 26 August 2022. TIME: 10.30
An inclusive walk for disabled and able-bodied walkers alike, led by the UK’s Disabled Ramblers and Hampshire Roamability.
Walk 43 – Treading the Borders
DATE: Friday 26 August 2022. TIME: 10.15
A linear walk along parts of the Sussex Border Path, old railway line and heath of Longmoor ranges
Walk 44 – A Beginners Foraging Walk
DATE: Friday 26 August 2022. TIME: 10.30
Would you like to learn a little more about foraging, to have the confidence to go beyond autumnal
August 2023
Walk 45 – Walk on the Wilde Side for the Rosemary Foundation
DATE: Saturday 27 August 2022. TIME: 09.30
One of the flattest walks in the Petersphere and a favourite Wilde Walk, so why not come and
Walk 47 – Hills and Thrills
DATE: Saturday 27 August 2022. TIME 10.00
Another walk for those in the 20/30yr old age bracket, this time taking on Butser Hill, the highest
