# Find a walk

![A group of Ramblers of different ages walking across a grassy meadow in winter.](https://www.hampshireramblers.org.uk/images/ramblers-stock-winter.jpg)

When you join the Ramblers, we encourage you to join [a local group](https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups). You’ll then be part of a local community of walkers and rights of way volunteers.

## Find a Ramblers walk

As a group member, you’ll be invited to join a mailing list to get alerts of upcoming group walks. You’ll also find a warm welcome at Ramblers group walks throughout Hampshire and, indeed, the country. You can search for walks on the [national Ramblers website](https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks) or app.

Just remember to check the walk details for any requirements or warnings, such as letting the leader know in advance that you will be attending.

## Find a walking route

Sometimes you might want to take a walk at your own pace, and the Ramblers website has a [library of over 4,000 tried-and-tested routes](https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/routes) across the country. There are long and short, easy and challenging options.

In Hampshire, we have a good number of long-distance paths, including 3 inspired or established by members of Hampshire Ramblers:

### Allan King Way

A 44-mile walk between Portchester and Winchester, in memory of Allan King, a former Hampshire Ramblers Publicity Officer. [Allan King Way (PDF)](https://hampshire.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/information/find-a-walk/allan-king-way-pdf)

### Brenda Parker Way

78 miles between Aldershot and Andover in memory of Brenda Parker, who was a very active Rambler in the north of the county. [Brenda Parker Way](https://brendaparkerway.northhampshiredownsramblers.org.uk/)

### Itchen Way

32 miles from the River Itchen’s source near Hinton Ampner to Southampton Water, promoted by the Eastleigh Group. [Itchen Way (PDF)](https://hampshire.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/information/find-a-walk/itchen-way-pdf)