{"id":"699e4ae894446cfc3c83fac0","title":"Information","path":"walks/information","contentMarkdown":"Hampshire countryside walk\n\n![](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2026-02/N.jpg?itok=waeQ-ZAl)\n\n## Walking with Winchester Ramblers\n\nEverything you need to know before you come on your first walk.\n\n### Walk Schedule\n\nWe typically walk on three days each week:\n\n| Day | Typical Distance | Notes |\n|-----|-----------------|-------|\n| **Monday** | 5–8 miles | Meet late morning |\n| **Thursday** | 4–7 miles | Meet late morning |\n| **Sunday** | 6–12 miles | Earlier start for longer walks |\n\nCheck the [walk programme](https://winchester.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walks) for exact details of each walk — meeting point, distance, and grade.\n\n### Walk Grades\n\n**Easy / Short**\n- 2.5–5 miles, gentle terrain, slower pace\n- Suitable for beginners\n\n**Moderate / Medium**\n- 5–8 miles, some hills or rougher terrain\n- Average walking pace\n\n**Challenging / Longer**\n- 8–12 miles, more varied terrain\n- Brisker pace\n\n### What to Bring\n\n**Essential:**\n- Comfortable, waterproof walking footwear\n- Waterproof jacket\n- Water (at least 1 litre)\n- Snack or packed lunch for longer walks\n- Charged mobile phone\n\n**Recommended:**\n- Walking poles if you use them\n- Sunscreen and hat in summer\n- Extra layers in winter\n\n## View Walk Programme\n\nSee all upcoming walks\n\n![](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2023-09/groupwalk_0.jpg?itok=Yl7TrT3B)\n\n## Join Us\n\nFirst 3 walks free\n\n![](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2026-02/IMG_0108.jpeg?itok=sAjih0dY)\n\n## Contact Us\n\nAny questions? Get in touch\n\n![](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2026-02/Church.jpg?itok=9Aoq5CIF)","contentHtml":"<p>Hampshire countryside walk</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2026-02/N.jpg?itok=waeQ-ZAl\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<h2>Walking with Winchester Ramblers</h2>\n<p>Everything you need to know before you come on your first walk.</p>\n<h3>Walk Schedule</h3>\n<p>We typically walk on three days each week:</p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day</th>\n<th>Typical Distance</th>\n<th>Notes</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody><tr>\n<td><strong>Monday</strong></td>\n<td>5–8 miles</td>\n<td>Meet late morning</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Thursday</strong></td>\n<td>4–7 miles</td>\n<td>Meet late morning</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sunday</strong></td>\n<td>6–12 miles</td>\n<td>Earlier start for longer walks</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody></table>\n<p>Check the <a href=\"https://winchester.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walks\">walk programme</a> for exact details of each walk — meeting point, distance, and grade.</p>\n<h3>Walk Grades</h3>\n<p><strong>Easy / Short</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>2.5–5 miles, gentle terrain, slower pace</li>\n<li>Suitable for beginners</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Moderate / Medium</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>5–8 miles, some hills or rougher terrain</li>\n<li>Average walking pace</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Challenging / Longer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>8–12 miles, more varied terrain</li>\n<li>Brisker pace</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>What to Bring</h3>\n<p><strong>Essential:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comfortable, waterproof walking footwear</li>\n<li>Waterproof jacket</li>\n<li>Water (at least 1 litre)</li>\n<li>Snack or packed lunch for longer walks</li>\n<li>Charged mobile phone</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Recommended:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Walking poles if you use them</li>\n<li>Sunscreen and hat in summer</li>\n<li>Extra layers in winter</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>View Walk Programme</h2>\n<p>See all upcoming walks</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2023-09/groupwalk_0.jpg?itok=Yl7TrT3B\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<h2>Join Us</h2>\n<p>First 3 walks free</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2026-02/IMG_0108.jpeg?itok=sAjih0dY\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<h2>Contact Us</h2>\n<p>Any questions? Get in touch</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2026-02/Church.jpg?itok=9Aoq5CIF\" alt=\"\"></p>\n"}