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Alton is a vibrant Walkers are Welcome Hampshire town which truly has community spirit at its heart. Situated at the source of the River Wey and enjoying a stunning rural backdrop at the gateway of the South Downs National Park, Alton is known by many as 'Jane Austen Country' with its close ties to its charming neighbouring parish of Chawton.
Alton Walking Festival is a truly friendly walking event, ideal for enthusiastic walkers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers of all ages to explore the Town, surrounding villages and discover the superb Hampshire countryside. The Festival hosts a wide variety of walks led by knowledgeable volunteer walk leaders, offering an extensive programme of routes to suit all abilities. Whether you’re looking for a shorter stroll, a day long hike or themed walks including Foraging, Nordic Poles, Bat Walks, Walking Challenges and Town Walks, there is definitely a walk for you.
Tuesday 4th October |
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| Walk 1 | Alton's Lost Railways | 6.5 miles / 2.5 - 3 hours | 10:00 am |
| Walk 2 | Wellbeing Walk: Letting Go | 2 miles / 2.5 - 3 hours | 10:00 am |
| Walk 3 | The Six Hills of Alton: West Circuit | 5-6 miles / 3 hours | 2:00 pm |
| Walk 4 | Hampshire Bat Group: Evening Bat Walk | 1 - 2 hours | 6:00 pm |
Wednesday 5th October |
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| Walk 5 | Gaston Wood via Bentworth | 5.5-6.00 miles / 3.5 hours | 9:30 am |
| Walk 6 | Bramdean Common and Cheriton Battlefield | 8.5 miles / 4 hours | 10:00 am |
| Walk 7 | The Six Hills of Alton: East Circuit | 8 miles / 4 hours | 1:00 pm |
| Walk 8 | Autumn Woodland Walk | 4.75 miles / 2.5 hrs | 2:00 pm |
Thursday 6th October |
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| Walk 9 | In Writers' Footsteps | 10 miles / 5-6 hours | 9:30am |
| Walk 10 | Up and over Holybourne Down | 4.75 / 2.5 - 3 hours | 10:00am |
| Walk 11 | Four Marks, Farringdon and Chawton | 8.6 Miles / 5 hours | 10:00am |
| Walk 12 | Alton Town Guides: Civil War Walk | 2 miles / 1.5 hours | 2:00pm |
Friday 7th October |
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| Walk 13 | Autumn Foraging Stroll | 1 mile / 1.5 hours | 10:00am |
| Walk 14 | A Village Ramble | 11 miles / 5 hours | 10:00am |
| Walk 15 | Neatham Down Circular Walk | 5.5 miles / 3 hours | 1:30pm |
| Walk 16 | Town Walk: Around the back of Alton | 1.5 hours | 2:00pm |
Saturday 8th October |
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| Walk 17 | Bentley Station to Alton Station | 8.5 miles / 3.5 hours | 9:30am |
| Walk 18 | Alton Tree Walk | 2 miles / 1.5 hours | 10.00am |
| Walk 19 | Lower Froyle and Pax Hill | 4.25 miles / 2 hours | 10:00am |
| Walk 20 | Holybourne Ponds Scavenger Walk | 1.5 miles / 1.5 hours | 1pm |
Sunday 9th October |
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| Walk 21 | Bentworth Circular Walk | 5.5 miles / 3 hours | 10:00am |
| Walk 22 | The Six Hills of Alton | 11.5 miles / 5.5 hours | 10:00am |
| Walk 23 | Binsted to Isington Tree Walk | 3.7 miles / 2 hours | 10:30am |
| Walk 24 | Alton Town Guides: Town Walk | 2 miles / 1.5 hours | 2:00pm |
There is plenty to see and do in and around Alton and the town serves as a convenient base to explore the local area. The town is easily accessible by public transport, has direct road links from Winchester, Basingstoke and Guildford and is located just off the A31 with ample parking throughout the town.
