Sue's Sunday Walk - Kingsclere & Watership Down
Overview
Kingsclere, once a royal manor, is home to St Mary’s church which dates back to Norman times. Inside can be found a 12 th century Purbeck marble font, colourful stained glass windows and the 17th century tomb of Sir Henry and Lady Bridget Kingsmill.
The weather vane on top of the tower is known as ‘The Bedbug’ (legend has it that King John suffered from bedbugs while staying at a local inn.
The Balding family are the current custodians of Park House Stables, which we walk past at the start of the walk.
The village of Hannington has a large village green which hosts a large pyramid roofed well head built to celebrate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee.
Watership Down has enjoyed almost legendary status since the author Richard Adams, born in Newbury, chose it as the setting for his best selling story of the same name, based on the adventures of a group of rabbits.
At the end of the walk we can enjoy refreshment at a local pub.
Includes
- Guided walk by Spice Host
Extras
- Refreshments or parking
We will walk whatever the weather (unless there is a severe weather warning from the Met Office) so please dress appropriately, including walking boots or walking trainers. Take a picnic lunch water and refreshments for the walk too. We will meet at 10.15am for a prompt start at 10.30am.
Well behaved dogs are welcome to join the walk with their responsible owners. Dogs must be always kept on a lead throughout the walk. The walk has not been checked for suitability for dogs, which means we may encounter things like stiles. You must be able to carry your dog at these challenges as we are unable to divert the walk.
Location & Itinerary
Meeting place: car park in Anchor Road, Kingsclere RG20 5PQ
Host & Everything Else
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