Alresford Down, Alresford

Many facilities are close to your new home at Alresford Down, the local high street is only an 8-minute walk away (650m), providing you with all the essentials and entertainment you need! Our map below shows you all the information you need on where everything is, at your new home.

Make the most of your day and explore one of the many attractions in New Alresford and beyond, such as:

• The Watercress Line
• Alresford Museum
• Alresford Rugby Club
• Alresford Golf Club
• Alresford Tennis Club
• Alresford Bowling Club

We have also created a Welcome Pack for all new residents at Alresford Down, find it attached below to discover all you need to know about travel in your local area.

Did you know that walking increases blood flow to the brain and improves your mood?

Walking Groups

Walking groups are a great way to find your feet in your new home and meet people with similar interests! Here are two groups near you:

• South East Hants Group Ramblers

South East Hants Ramblers offers walks all over Winchester, varying in difficulty and length. Start times are at 10:00am on Thursdays at Arlebury Park. Weekly walk details are posted on the website, whilst membership is £3.58 a month, you can try the first 3 walks for free! To find out more visit: https://www.sehampshireramblers.org.uk/

• Winchester Social Walks

Winchester social walks welcome all adults and dogs, with relaxed 4–12-mile (6.5km to 19km) weekend walks and occasional evening walks. This walking group is about gathering like-minded people who enjoy nature without pressure or pretence. Memberships are only £2 per person, per walk to cover subscription costs to meetup and other expenses.

To find out more, visit: Meetup.com and search “Winchester Social Walks”

Fancy a walk but don’t know where to go?

Visit Winchester has created a website full of things to do, places to walk to and when is the best time of year to do them. From navigating the countryside to exploring flower meadows, each place to walk to or around has a description, if it is dog-friendly and tells you a little bit of history.

For more information on these walks, visit: https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/

Alternatively see our Public Right of Way Map below! There are a number of Public Rights of Way near your new home at Alresford Down. Wayfarers Walk and St Swithuns Way are both long-distance routes, perfect for you to discover new areas! For more information, visit https://maps.hants.gov.uk/rightsofwaydefinitivemap/

The Benefits of Cycling

• It saves you money
• It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine
• It’s good for your mental health
• Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution
• Fresh air, freedom and fun 

Your nearest bike shops

Your closest bike shops are in Winchester, including stores specialising in general bikes, electric bikes, bike repairs and performance. The best ways to get to Winchester include a 16-minute car journey, a 39-minute bus journey or an hour’s bike ride (10 miles / 16km).

Cycle Route Options

Your local area is great for cycling, with a variety of routes available to try! Use apps like Komoot, Bikemap and Strava to find local routes, and share them with other people! The cycle route below was provided by BikeMap, which is a page to post cycle routes for others to explore. This particular route is 32.6km with 354m of elevation, estimated to take 2 hours 16 minutes, if you’re cycling at a pace of 14.4km/h.

Alternatively National Cycle Route 23 runs through New Alresford, only a 2-minute cycle from the centre of Alresford Down! This cycle route runs all the way from Reading to Southampton, providing you with a safe cycling route to Winchester. For more information on National Cycle Route 23, go to https://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-23/.

Why take the bus?

• The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine
• Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination
• Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car

Where to catch the bus:

Regular bus services provide Alresford Down with links to facilities and services in the local and wider surrounding area, as well as to further public transport services! The nearest bus stops with frequent services, as shown on the local area map, are the following:

• Elm Road on Jacklyns Lane – served by the 64 and 67 southbound – approximately a 7-minute walk.
• Perins School on Jacklyns Lane – served by the 64 and 67 northbound – approximately a 7-minute walk

Bus Tickets:

Your area is served by Stagecoach! For a timetable of services, see below, or download the Stagecoach App.

Service 64

Winchester - Alton via Morn Hill, Alresford, Four Marks

Every 30 mins (Every day)

 For more information, visit https://www.stagecoachbus.com/routes/south/64/alton-winchester/XPAO064.I

Service 67

Winchester - Petersfield via Alresford, Bramdean, The Meons

Every hour (Weekdays)

Every 3 hours (Saturday)

For more information, visit https://www.stagecoachbus.com/routes/south/67/winchester-petersfield/XPBO067.O

Want discounted bus tickets? Concessionary bus travel is available! Visit the Stagecoach website for more information: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Your Nearest Train Stations

Winchester Train Station is located approximately 8.7 miles (14km) from your home at Alresford Down; accessible within an hour’s cycle or a 32-minute bus journey (via the 67 service).

From Winchester station, you can catch frequent trains to London Waterloo, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Southampton, Basingstoke, Reading and much more. Find out more at: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/travelling-with-us/at-the-station/winchester

Winchester Station Facilities

• Step-free access to all platforms
• Accessible toilets
• Seating area
• Ticket machines
• 286 cycle parking spaces
• Multiple cafes
• WiFi

Alton Train Station (AON) is about 12 miles (19km) from your home; also accessible within an hour's bike ride or a 32-minute bus ride on the 67 service.

From Alton station, you can catch trains to London Waterloo, Farnham, Woking and more. Find out more at: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/travelling-with-us/at-the-station/alton

Alton Station Facilities

• Step-free access to all platforms
• Accessible toilets
• Seating area
• Ticket machines
• 60 cycle parking spaces
• Cafe
• WiFi

Railcard

Purchasing a Railcard could give you up to a 1/3 off rail fares and many are valid on travel across 16 counties (inc. London). To find the right Railcard for you, visit: www.railcard.co.uk/

For more information on Train Times, Journey Planning and Station Facilities, visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Car Sharing

Save money by sharing costs with other people – a commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by carsharing. Reduce stress and cut your carbon footprint at the same time. 

Liftshare is a free car share scheme with a database of over 700,000 people to share a car with. You can find both passengers and drivers to share with. This is a great way to travel and meet new people! Request a ride or advertise your journey for free online at https://liftshare.com/uk.

Electric vehicles

Considering the national move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!

Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:

• Lower fuel costs
• Lower emissions tax
• Lower maintenance costs
• Eco-friendly!

In addition to charging points available at your home, the following electric charging points are available in your local area:

• Mer Charging station (50kW) – Alresford Station
• Tesla Super charger (250 kW) - Winchester

To find more nearby locations, Zapmap provides useful information on public charging points. Visit their website here: https://www.zapmap.com/

Efficient Driving Tips

Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill. Why not try some of the following techniques:

• Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
• Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
• Limit the use of your air conditioning
• Check your tyres are fully inflated
• Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption