16.6km (10.3 miles)
(7 miles with shortcut) Toughness 5/10
Along the Hangers Way through unspoilt Hampshire countryside. A steep climb up Shoulder of Mutton Hill (gentler route available) is rewarded by a spectacular view.
Trains: Get the 09:30 Petersfield train from Waterloo (Clapham Jct. 09:39 arriving Petersfield 10:40
Trains return from Liss at xx:29 .Get a return to Petersfield
Lunch: The walker-friendly Hawkley Inn in Hawkley (01730 827205). Phoning advised.
Tea: The Whistlestop pub, just past the station, will be open.
Directions: here.
Not that any of you would ever dream of doing so, this walk can be shortened to 7 miles by taking a shortcut. From the Hawkley Inn, head east along Pococks Lane and continue on a footpath heading north-east to Upland Lane. Turn right onto this road to rejoin the main route between points [8] and [9].
This isn't described in the directions.
T=2.11
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