Hangers Way
A long distance walk of 21 miles in the south-east England which follows the Hampshire Hangers, a series of steep sided hills in the county. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Alton
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Grid Ref: SU723397
Climbing: 837 metres
Walk time: 8-10 hours
Days: 1-2
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL8 Chichester, South Harting and Selsey
133 Haslemere and Petersfield
144 Basingstoke, Alton and Whitchurch
133 Haslemere and Petersfield
144 Basingstoke, Alton and Whitchurch
Summary:
The Hangers Way is a 21 mile long-distance footpath which follows the line of the Hampshire Hangars, a range of steep sided hills in Hampshire. The walk starts at Alton railway station and continues south to Queen Elizabeth Country Park. On its course the footpath passes through East Worldham, Selborne, Hawkley, Ashford Hangars National Nature Reserve, Petersfield and Buriton as it makes its way along a series of steep-sided wooded hills, known as “The Hangers”. The footpath is waymarked by signposts with green discs which show a slope and a single tree.
Useful Links:
Wikipedia
Hampshire County Council
Visit England
Long Distance Walkers Association
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