Faccombe Hall
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Most people think that Leith Hill is the highest summit in SE England: they are wrong. It is Walbury Hill; Leith Hill's tower takes it that little bit higher, but that's cheating. Walbury Hill, on the North Downs, is on the ancient boundary of what are now Hampshire and Berkshire; as such it has several anthropic features such as barrows and more recently gallows. The near-by Inkpen Hill is the start of the Wayfarer's Walk which follows the summit of the Downs, before cutting across Hampshire to Portsmouth Island.
Our walk will be part on the summit of the downs, but mainly on the undulating landscape to their south. Starting near Walbury Hill, we'll head west along the Wayfarer's and the follow a pretty broad ridge south into an idyllic rural valley. After following the valley for a short while, we climb steeply and head for the small village of Faccombe, with it's manor house (alas, not a hall) and the Jack Russell Inn. Lunch will be on the green by the duck pond, with maybe a quick call at the aforementioned inn before we head back up onto the summit of the downs. Returning to the start we'll take in Pilot Hill - the highest in Hampshire.
Is it dog friendly?
Well behaved dogs are welcome but please note and abide by the Countryside Code (https://tinyurl.com/rlqvp3h) and we will be walking through fields containing livestock. Please also remember not everyone loves dogs as much as you do so please be mindful of other members. If you have an questions get in touch by message (I don't always see the comments).
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring sufficient food and drink for the walk. We will have regular breaks and a picnic lunch.