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On Top Of A Hill In Hampshire | Phoxx 1v2 Tent Camp
Early- autumn 2024
This was an awesome spot and I loved it but it wasn’t where I had originally planned to camp.
I had planned to camp a few miles before in a forest but when I got there, I had a bad feeling that something wasn’t right. I soon discovered fallen trees that were used as seating and half cut barrels used as bbqs. There were also a few shotgun cartridges on the ground.
I got out of there as quickly as I could. Soon after leaving, and a short distance away, I could hear the sound of barking dogs coming from the area I had just left.
Here’s the coordinates of the woodland I am talking about, 50°59’40.2″N 1°03’11.7″W. It is a large woodland area and accessible via a bridleway which leads off from the South Downs’ Way. I would advise not to go there.
As luck had it, I saw a Hill on the map, and it turned out to be an amazing spot. When I arrived at dusk, there were some dog walkers just leaving and I discovered it was also on the South Downs’ Way.
I set up the tent in almost darkness right at the top of the hill, between a couple of mounds. While setting up, a couple appeared via the route from Winchester. We saw each others’ silhouettes and they respectfully camped at another spot some distance away.
Great views of Portsmouth and Southampton in the distance along with a fantastic view of the stars. If you get a chance to camp here, don’t pass on it.
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