Railway Bridge Cleared at Wonston Road, Sutton Scotney
The railway bridge at Sutton Scotney which used to lead to Sutton Scotney Station has long been closed and was filled with rubble and rubbish.
Interpretation Board Unveiling Cancelled
On our Dawn to Dusk Day on Sunday April 28th the Trustees of the Watercress Way are delighted that Robert Hall, a local who often walks parts of the trail
Dawn to Dusk Day: Sunday April 28th 2019
Free events for all to enjoy and learn more about the Watercress Way, the marathon length circular trail N.E. of Winchester, following old railway lines and historic ancient droves.
3 New Interpretation Boards Installed
We are delighted to announce the installation of 3 brand new Interpretation Boards on The Watercress Way.
Maintenance of the path in Martyr Worthy and at Worthy Down Halt
The paths on The Watercress Way need regular maintenance to keep them clear and also to improve the habitat for wildlife and to encourage wild flowers.
3 Benches and a Pub Quiz
Sunday 18 November 2018 was a very busy day for The Watercress Way volunteers.
Marathon Charity Walk for Andover and District Mencap 24 November 2018
The Watercress Way trustees are delighted that a charity group have decided to use the route for a sponsored walk on 24 November 2018.
Trustees undertake Brushcutter Training
Bright and early on Wednesday 10 October 2018 three of The Watercress Way trustees attended a day long course in the safe and efficient use of a brushcutter.
37 of 1 million ‘Get Outside’ along The Watercress Way
The Watercress Way guided walk was part of the OS 1 million people Getoutside day Sunday September 30th 2018
Volunteering at Worthy Down Halt on Sunday 16 September 2018
11 hard working volunteers from Worthys Conservation Volunteers, The Watercress Way trustees and local enthusiasts spent a sunny afternoon at Worthy Down Halt.
Winners of Jude’s Ice-cream Watercress Way poster competition
In March, The Watercress Way was delighted to announce a competition sponsored by Jude’s Ice Cream for primary school children to design a poster about The Watercress Way.
Volunteer Day Sunday 16 September at 1:00pm
In conjunction with Worthys Conservation Volunteers we are doing conservation work at Worthy Down Halt, SO21 2RR.
Dawn to Dusk Day 2018 The Itchen Abbas Station Walk
There was a real team spirit as 10 people led by ex-archivist of the Watercress Line, Chris Cornell, discovered new artefacts
The 3rd Annual Dawn to Dusk Day on the Watercress Way
The trustees of the Watercress Way celebrated their 3rd annual event to advertise the use, ecology and heritage of the route based on two disused railway lines and ancient sheep droves.
The Watercress Festival Sunday 20 May
Due to a clash of dates the walk we advertised in Alresford has been cancelled.