The (Very Worthy) Winchester Hash House Harriers meet every Monday evening (except over the Christmas holidays) for our classic weekly hash—come rain, mud, or suspiciously dry conditions.
Locations are published on the website and confirmed in the weekly email from Careless, keeping you up to speed with all local hashing activity.
What to Expect
Our trails are laid using flour or sawdust, depending on the terrain. Along the way, you’ll be on the lookout for all the traditional markings:
- Blobs (you’re on trail… hopefully)
- Checks (time to spread out and search)
- Regroups (a chance to catch your breath… or pretend to)
- Line-outs and fish hooks (to keep you on your toes)
If you’re not occasionally confused, you’re probably doing it wrong.
⏰ Before & After
- Start time: 6:45pm sharp (hash time waits for no one!)
- Arrive early for the hare briefing—it may actually help
- Stick around afterwards for the legendary “down-downs”
The run ends where it began: at the pub, for well-earned refreshment and storytelling (accuracy optional).
🦺 Hashers: What You Need to Know
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for terrain and weather
- High-visibility gear is strongly recommended
- Bring a head, body, or hand torch on darker evenings
- Look out for each other—this is a group effort
- Call out clearly to help others follow the trail
🐕 Bringing a dog? No problem—just ensure they are:
- Under control at all times
- Safe around other hashers, the public, and livestock
Hares: Your Responsibilities
Being a hare is an honour… and a bit of a responsibility:
- Arrange with the pub in advance and communicate any requirements
- Lay a clear trail using Winchester markings (quincunx for checks)
- Provide a briefing at the start, highlighting any hazards or key info
- Clearly mark changes of direction and checks along the route
A good trail is memorable. A bad trail is very memorable.
⚠️ A Quick Word on Safety
Our hares do their best to plan safe and enjoyable routes. However, hashing is an outdoor activity with inherent risks.
Participation is entirely at your own risk, and the hash cannot accept responsibility for any loss or injury incurred during a run.
😄 The Bottom Line
Turn up, join in, don’t take it too seriously—and always keep an eye out for the trail (and the pub).
On On!