Walk Alton - Medstead East Circular
This circular route starts on the village green in Medstead. It’s a walk that balances open farmland and wooded tracks on well-defined footpaths and bridleways. This is a dog-friendly walking route.
Medstead’s heritage is woven into the contours of its elevated landscape and centuries-old structures. As one of Hampshire’s highest villages, Medstead has been settled for over 3,000 years, with Bronze Age burial mounds and Mesolithic flint tools unearthed nearby. The village’s name is probably derived from Old English mǽd and stede, means “farmstead by the meadow,” reflecting its pastoral origins.
At its heart stands the 12th-century Church of St Andrew, first recorded in the Domesday Book. A visit to the church can easily be included with a detour from this route. As can the beer garden at the Castle of Comfort, which is tucked beside the Church of St Andrew in Medstead, and offers a convenient spot to pause and rehydrate before continuing on.
What You’ll See:
• Rolling farmland dotted with hedgerows, seasonal crops, and grazing livestock.
• Woodland pockets with tall trees and a carpet of bluebells in the spring
• Hedgerow and tree lined paths offering shade and birdsong
This route is ideal for nature seekers and dog walkers.
For a detailed descriptions of this walk and more local walking routes, visit:
https://www.walkalton.org.uk/

Walk Alton - Medstead East Circular