Whitchurch 9-mile circular walk with optional pub lunch in St Mary Bourne

A mix of farmland and woods, mostly tranquil once the A34 is left behind. This is typical Hampshire downland with a few hills but nothing too strenuous and a few stretches of road walking, mostly along quiet lanes. The mud was not too bad on the prewalk. 3 good stiles in the morning, none in the afternoon.