Timeline
15:04
Grab a baguette and a coffee from Bridges. It is open until 16:00, which gives you plenty of time before the sun goes down. The café does fine afternoon tea if you want a sweet start.
15:34
Walk 40 minutes ENE from St Mary's Church to Good Friday Hill. The view is far away but worth the trek. Check the route before you go as there are no specific directions listed. Find a spot on the summit facing WSW.
16:34
Watch the sun sink behind St Mary's Church. On 05 Nov to 10 Nov, the alignment is precise around 16:34 local time. Eat your snack while the golden light fades.
17:19
Head back towards town and settle in at The George. This 18th-century riverside gastropub serves Hampshire favourites like chalk stream trout or steak and chips. It is open from 17:30, so you can stay for a proper dinner after the walk. Save room for the local cheese board.
Local tip
Good Friday Hill is quite a distance (40 min walk) from the church. Wear sturdy shoes and check the weather. The alignment dates are specific, so plan accordingly.
Check before you go
- Bridges closes at 16:00. Ensure you arrive early enough to order and take your food away.
- The George is only open Wed-Sat from 17:30 and Sun from 12:00. If you are visiting on a Monday or Tuesday, choose Bridges or Raj of India for the final step instead, as they are open later.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- The George is open at 17:19 only on Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Fordingbridge (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).