Chilton Candover: The Yard - Big Aris Loop
A short loop around farmland with sweeping open views.
Walk Info
Distance from Alton (Miles)
11
Length of Walk (Miles)
2
Duration (Hours)
1
Total Ascent (Feet)
170
Grade
Easy – undulating landscape with no stiles. All necessary turns of this clockwise route are described in the instructions below. Unless a turn is indicated, proceed straight ahead.
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This walk is local known as the Big Aris Loop from The Yard Hampshire in Chilton Candover. Big Aris is the name of one of the fields belonging to the farm.
The Yard Hampshire at Chilton Manor Farm is a stylish and welcoming spot in a beautifully converted farm building. The café is known for its excellent coffee, homemade cakes, and hearty brunches. And if you would like some extra relaxation after a longer walk, do book in advance into their Wild Sauna.
The pub car park is for customers only, so please plan to enjoy some refreshments before or after your walk — it’s well worth it.
The Yard Hampshire, Chilton Manor Farm, Chilton Candover, Alresford, SO24 9TX https://www.theyardhampshire.co.uk/; Grid: SU 59169 40301; https://w3w.co/cherished.linguists.polished
Please note that this route is using permissive path. This is a route the public may use only because the landowner gives permission. It is not a public right of way.
Terrain: Well‑made farm tracks mixed with a simple unmade footpath along the field edges.
1
From the car park, follow the wide waymarked footpath up the hill, keeping straight on as it turns into a gravel farm track. Stay straight ahead.
2
After a short downhill stretch you’ll reach a T‑junction. Turn right, following the footpath sign, and continue straight along the unmade track with a field on your left and a tall hedgerow on your right.
3
At the end of the track, follow the footpath line to your right at. The route continues along the field edge, now with the field on your right and the hedgerow on your left. This section is a permissive path, open at the landowner’s discretion.
In spring and autumn, when the leaves are thinner, you may catch some lovely glimpses through the hedge to your left.
4
When you reach the far corner of the field, follow the path as it bends right to stay along the field edge. Keep going on the unmade path through some trees, where it becomes a gravel farm track again.
5
Continue along the farm track, with some lovely views. Then turn left at the large junction and retrace your steps downhill back to the car park.
