Allan King Way
A 43-mile long distance path in Hampshire which runs from Portchester to Winchester via Bishops Waltham, passing by sites such as Portchester Castle, Fort Nelson, and Bishops Waltham Palace. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SU 625 046
Distance: 43 miles (69 km)
Time: 17–21 hours
Duration: 2–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL3 Meon Valley — Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham
OL29 Isle of Wight
OL32 Winchester, New Alresford and East Meon
Summary
The Allan King Way (King's Way) long-distance footpath was created by the Hampshire Area of the Ramblers' Association as a memorial to the late Allan King. He was a former Publicity Officer who was very well respected, and it was he who was partly responsible for the formation of a number of Ramblers' groups in Hampshire. The route runs from Portchester to Winchester via Bishops Waltham and passes by sites such as Portchester Castle, Fort Nelson, and Bishops Waltham Palace.
The footpath is waymarked by metal and plastic disks attached to wooden and metal posts, trees, and street furniture. These green diamond logos are inscribed with the words "Allan King's Way".