Baughurst Society

Walk 22: Halloween Walk – Child friendly spooky walk

Approximate time: 30 mins. Distance 1.6 km or 1.0 miles.

Start map reference: The Haunted Orchard What3words: ///warriors.myths.humans: Map Ref: 457954 162444

Start at the haunted Baughurst Community Orchard.

  1. From the Orchard, head south‑west to Long Grove and turn right to walk along the road. Continue following Long Grove round a long bend past one of the Borson Barrows which are on your left. Beware of spirits rising from these bronze-age burial grounds! Move on along the road to the Play Area on your left.
  2. Go through the play area, but keep your eyes open — you might spot bats swooping overhead or giant (pretend!) spiders hiding in the trees.
  3. Through the playground, enter Forest Close, where cheeky elves and pixies love to play tricks. Listen carefully — you may hear the caw of spooky ravens watching from the branches above.
  4. Turn right down the cul‑de‑sac to Woodlands Road, then turn left along the road. Keep an eye on the treetops — who knows what magical creatures might be peeking down at you!
  5. Turn right into Portway — said to be a gateway to another realm! Walk carefully, as mischievous goblins are known to giggle and scurry about here.
  6. Continue along Portway until you reach Woodlands Road again. Nearby is the Witch’s Seat — but don’t worry, she only comes out on Halloween night to check who’s been brave enough to pass by.
  7. Follow Woodlands Road until you reach the T‑junction with Long Grove. Don’t turn here — it’s far too spooky! Instead, keep going until you reach the second entrance to Long Grove on your left.
  8. Turn left into Long Grove. Walk carefully — the hobgoblins and gremlins who live nearby love to set silly tricks and traps for passing walkers. Step lively and laugh at their mischief!
  9. Finally, take the first left back to the Orchard, where a Halloween feast awaits all those who have completed the journey.

Walk 22 Map: Child friendly spooky walk for mini ghosts only

The attached link contains the GPX file link for this Walk 22. You can download this file directly to your mapping device or service and use the map during your walk.

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