Starting from a layby on the left, and opposite a footpath, as you drive from Rowlands Castle to Finchdean, a
circular walk from the outskirts of Rowlands Castle through Finchdean, Old Idsworth and surrounding countryside on the edges of Stansted Forest.
Easy going but with two fairly steep but short sections.
Length: Approx 7.5 miles
Time: Approx 3.25 hours at a leisurely pace
Ascent: +247 -247
Time: Approx 3.25 hours at a leisurely pace
Ascent: +247 -247
1. Start from the layby and get the road section out of the way first.
2. The oilseed rape is about 2 feet high and starting to get plenty of flowers.
3. The first time we've noticed wild primroses.
4. Masses of wild garlic in the western fringes of the Markwells Woods. We took home a carrierbag full.
5. Soay sheep - they are very timid and unfortunately wouldn't come any closer.
6. I finally managed to find a suitable donor for a future walking stick. Watch this space.
7. Deer tracks again but no sightings. Wrong time of day really.
If you have time it's worth diverting to visit St Hubert's at Old Idsworth. It's a beautiful church in a stunning location. You will see it as you come out of the north western corner of Markwells Wood.
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