Allan King Way

Hampshire

A walk devised by the Hampshire Area Ramblers in memory of Allan King, one of their early members. The route links the old Roman strongholds of Portchester and Winchester.

From Porchester Castle the route heads west along the foreshore before turning north to cross the M27, and railway, to reach Fort Nelson and Nelson's Monument. Still meandering northwards the route passes through the villages of World's End and Soberton, where it turns west. crossing the River Meon, to reach the ruined Bishop's Palace at Bishop's Waltham. The line of the old Roman road from Porchester to Winchester is followed for a short distance before reaching Upham and Cheesefoot Head. The walk now heads to Ovington where it follows the Itchen Way and then the Nun's Walk into Winchester and its finish at the marker post next to the wall of Wolvesley Castle.

November 2025: right of way problem reported at Hole Farm (Barn), near Hoe Gate (SU 631140). Permissive paths may be available as alternatives.

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Details:

Path Type:	Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark:	Yellow arrow with name
Attributes:	Paths marked on OS mapping Average Gradients Coastal Downland/Wolds River
Start:	SU618058 - Portchester, Hampshire
Finish:	SU484290 - Winchester, Hampshire
Web Sites:	Allan King Way [YouTube video] Allan King Way Part 1 [blog] Allan King Way Part 2 [blog] Allan King Way Part 3 [blog] Allan King Way Part 4 [blog]

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

External download

Eastleigh Ramblers - Alan King Way Hampshire  (Eastleigh Ramblers  - 2023 )

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