The Three Horseshoes Annual Summer Walk

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The Annual Summer Walk Returns for Third Year, Exploring East Hampshire's Commons and Countryside.

The popular Three Horseshoes' Summer Walk will return for its third year on Wednesday 11 June, offering local residents and visitors a guided exploration of some of East Hampshire's most scenic and historically rich landscapes.

Once again the walk was planned in conjunction with the team at Walk Alton and this year was organised, and will be led, by local guide Paul Ebbutt, a familiar figure in the town's outdoor and heritage community. The walk aims to continue to foster a sense of community connection to the landscape, while supporting health, wellbeing, and sustainable tourism in the area.

This year's route, titled "A Commons Circuit", covers approximately 8.5 miles and will begin at 2:00 PM from the Three Horseshoes pub in East Worldham. The circular walk will take in Kingsley and Shortheath Commons, Binswood Nature Reserve, and return via King John's Hill.

The event has grown steadily in popularity since its launch in 2023, attracting walkers of all ages interested in exploring East Hampshire's diverse landscapes. The route combines natural beauty with points of historical and cultural interest, including:
• St Mary the Virgin, East Worldham's 12th-century church and its ancient yews
• A preserved section of Roman road
• The stately Wyck Place country estate
• Beautiful "Gold Hill" on Kingsley Common
• The abandoned railway line
• The lovely heaths and woodlands of Shortheath Common and Binswood Nature Reserve

Participants should be prepared for a few steeper ascents and stiles, and a reasonable level of fitness is advised. The full route is expected to take around four hours, returning to The Three Horseshoes by early evening.

The walk is free to attend, though places are limited. Friendly, well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Those interested are encouraged to book in advance by contacting threehorseshoesalton@gmail.com or by calling 01420 559258.