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Oxdrove Way

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Route Overview This 25 mile (40 km) circular route, with the opportunity for shortcuts, provides a good introduction to the rich and varied Hampshire countryside as it travels through downland and woodland in the east of the county.


Distance - Full 25 miles / 40 km
Typical Time - Full 0 hours
Start Point Abbotstone Down
End Point Abbotstone Down
Start point grid reference SU584361 End point grid reference SU584361


Type of Route: Circular
Route Features Historical Interest View Wildlife Interest
Accessibility / Facilities Begins near parking
Ends near parking
Picnic area enroute
Pub enroute
Suitable for Dogs
Toilets enroute
Terrain Bridle Ways
Muddy Tracks
PROW (Public Right Of Way)
Public Byways


Route Description The route is part of a very old cross country route called The Lunway. It can be broken down into separate circular rides using the many historic sheep droves. A leaflet is available from Hampshire County Council Information Centres tel 01962 870500.


Riding Permit Required No
Horse Box Parking Info Horse-box parking is available at Abbotstone Down and Itchen Wood.
Horse-Friendly Pubs / Refreshments Woolpack Inn, Northington SU571379 (tel 01962 732101) The Yew Tree Inn, Lower Wield SU638398 (tel 01256 389224) Lunways Inn SU515364 (tel 01962 89744)
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