Adventures in the Candovers
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"This trail of amateur archaeologists and powerful bankers unravels the history of a Victorian church."
Walk directions
Turn right out of the lay-by and walk northeast along the B3046, leaving the Woodmancott turning behind you. Follow the flint wall of Manor Farm on the left, then pass the gates of Candover House on the right. Turn left onto the Wayfarer’s Walk opposite Garden Park Farm and walk up the side of the cricket field to visit the church.
Return to the road and turn left and then right onto the restricted byway. Pass Barn Cottage and its large black barn and continue along the firm track, with glimpses of the impressive 18th-century Candover House through the hedge on your right.
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Additional information
Terrain
- Mostly firm tree-shaded tracks, with initial roadside section (no pavement)
Landscape
- Gently undulating arable farmland
Dog friendliness
- Keep on lead (shooting country)
Parking
- Roadside lay-by on B3046, centre of Brown Candover
Toilets en route
- None on route
About the walk
Walking up beside the cricket field towards the trim and neatly kept church of St Peter and its impressive row of yew trees, the words ‘media frenzy’ and ‘Brown Candover’ seem unlikely bedfellows. And yet, in 1928, correspondents from titles as diverse as The Times and the Children’s Newspaper...
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About the area
Hampshire’s varied landscape of hills and heaths, downlands and forests, valleys and coast are without rival in southern England. Hike across the chalk downland of the north Hampshire ‘highlands’, meander along peaceful paths through unspoilt river valleys of the Test, Itchen, Avon and Meon, or explore the lonely salt marshes and the beautiful medieval forest and heathland of the New Forest.
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Northbrook Arms
The well-appointed cottages at the Northbrook Arms are located in the pretty village of East Stratton, Hampshire and sleep 8, 6 or 2 guests. Attractions in the area include the city of ...
The Swan Hotel
The Swan Inn is a former coaching inn dating back to the 18th century and remains a busy and popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Bedrooms are situated in both the main bu...
The Woolpack Inn
An attractive country inn, tucked away in Hampshire's Candover Valley, offers a traditional atmosphere and bags of character. The flint and brick building dates back to 1880 and many or...
East Cottage
East Cottage is a single storey ‘eco build’ in a peaceful location by the River Itchen, between Winchester and New Alresford. It sleeps 7+1 and neighbouring West Cottage sleeps 3 – they...
West Cottage
West Cottage is a single storey ‘eco build’ in a peaceful location by the River Itchen, between Winchester and New Alresford. It sleeps 3 and neighbouring East Cottage sleeps 7+1 – they...
Park Farm Cottages
Park Farm Cottages are single storey ‘Eco builds’ in a peaceful location by the River Itchen, between Winchester and New Alresford. East Cottage (sleeps 7+1) and West Cottage (sleeps 3)...
Two Hoots Glamping, Caravan Park & Campsite
Two Hoots Glamping, Caravan Park & Campsite is a small, very peaceful adults-only campsite offering spacious, grassy pitches for caravans and tents in a rural hilltop location close to ...
voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
voco Winchester Hotel is on the edge of the South Downs National Park, within easy reach of the historic city of Winchester. It provides style and comfort to all whether for an overnigh...
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