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| Hampshire Walks |
| Route Name | Pic | Distance | Description |
| Alice Holt Forest |  | 7 miles (12 km) | Explore the peaceful Alice Holt Forest on this pleasant circular route that follows NCN routes 224 and 22.
The route starts and finshes at Bentley rail station and follows the tracks through the forest, before returning along a lovely quiet country lane, giving splendid views of the surrounding Hampshire countryside.
The path also passes Birdworld with its 26 acres of wildlife including Maribou Stork, Sunbirds, Penguins, Owls, Parrots, Waterfowl and flamingos.
This route is also suitable for walkers although you may wish to return to Bentley rail on one of the forest trails rather than along the country lanes. |
| Allan King's Way |  | 42 miles (68 km) | Follow this splendid walking path from Portchester to Winchester and enjoy the wonderful Hampshire countryside.
You start off at the medieval Porchester castle at the head of Portsmouth Harbour. The route then heads north towards Fareham and then onto Fort Nelson, one of five defensive forts built on the summit of Portsdown Hill in the 1860s. From here you continue to the town of Bishop's Waltham with its moated Bishop's Palace ruin built in 1135.
The final section of the walk takes you through the beautiful Itchen Valley and along the River Itchen to Winchester where the walk finishes near the splendid cathedral. |
| Avon Valley Path |  | 34 miles (55 km) | This wonderful path takes you from Salisbury to Christchurch on the South Coast.
You start by the magnificent cathedral in Salisbury and head south towards Downton. The path then continues through Woodgreen and Godshill Wood before you arrive at the lovely Hampshire town of Fordingridge.
The next section is particularly pleasant taking you along the River Avon to Ibsley where the path passes through the
Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve which has a variety of wildlife to enjoy.
The final section then follows the river into Christchurch where you finish at the priory.
For more information on this walk please click here |
| Castleman Trailway |  | 16 miles (26 km) | Travel from Ringwood to Poole along the disused Southampton to Dorchester railway line on this easy cycle and walking route. Route highlights include 3 lovely country parks - Avon Heath Country Park, Moors Valley Country Park and Upton Country Park.
For more information about this route please
click here |
| Clarendon Way |  | 24 miles (39 km) | Travel from Hampshire into Wiltshire on the Clarendon Way and enjoy some wonderful scenery.
The path starts next to Salisbury Cathedral and heads through Clarendon Park and past the ruins of Clarendon Palace before a short wooded section takes you to Pitton.
You then cross the hills to West and Middle Winterslow and descend into Broughton where you join a lovely country lane that takes you onto Houghton.
Here you cross the River Test on your way to King's Somborne. Another wooded section through Parnholt woods then leads to the beautiful Farley Mount Country Park where at the highest point there is a pyramid shaped folly that gives the park its name.
The final section sees the walker descend into Winchester, passing through the outskirts and then along the River Itchen to finish next to the cathedral. |
| Hangers Way |  | 21 miles (34 km) | Travel through Hampshire from Alton to the Queen Elizabeth Country Park along this 21 mile walking path.
The route passes through the delightful village of Selborne and the attractive market town of Petersfield before finishing at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
The walk takes you through the beautiful woodland and grassland of the Hampshire countryside, passing a series of steep-sided hills called the Hampshire Hangers, from which the path takes its name.
See the Hampshire CC website for more information on walks in the area. |
| Hayling Billy Trail |  | 6 miles (9 km) | This trail uses the Hayling Billy Coastal Path
which runs along the west coast of Hayling
Island near Havant.
The trail gives fabulous views of Langstone Harbour which is an internationally important site for its wildfowl and wading birds. Also watch out for brent geese, oyster catchers and dunlin in winter.
The route is very flat and entirely off road so is ideal for families looking for a safe traffic free cycle ride or for walkers looking for a plesant waterside stroll. Please click here for more information on this route.
This route links nicely with the Portsea Island Explorer |
| Itchen Way |  | 31 miles (50 km) | Follow the River Itchen from its mouth at Woolston to its source near Hinton Ampner House on this beautiful waterside walk.
You start near Woolston station near Southampton Docks and head north through Southampton and a lovely riverside park near Swaythling. The path continues past Southampton Airport and through Eastleigh before arriving at Winchester with its impressive cathedral. You then turn east towards Itchen Abbas and New Arlesford with the final section passing through Cheriton and finishing at National Trust owned
Hinton Ampner House and Gardens |
| Meon Valley Trail |  | 9 miles (15 km) | This peaceful cycling and walking trail runs along a disused railway track from West Meon to Wickham. There are splendid views of the beautiful Meon Valley and the River Meon to enjoy as well as a variety of wildlife including butterflies, redwing and egrets. |
| Oxdrove Way |  | 25 miles (40 km) | The Oxdrove Way is an off road cycle trail and walking path which forms a figure of eight through the rolling downland, woods and farmland of the Hampshire countryside around New Arlesford. You will pass through Preston Down, Bradley, Upper Wield, Old Alresford, Abbotstone and Itchen Down.
Click here for a full route guide from Hampshire CC |
| Solent Way |  | 60 miles (96 km) | Follow the Solent Way along the beautiful south coast from Milford on Sea to Emsworth.
The route starts off at Milford on Sea and heads along the coastal marshes to Lymington with splendid views of the Isle of Wight. You then head inland through the New Forest towards Hythe passing the excellent Beaulieu Motor Museum as you go. At Hythe you cross Southampton water on the Hythe Ferry taking you to Southampton where you follow the coast to Gosport. Another ferry ride takes you over the River Hamble to Portsmouth with its fascinating maritime history. The final stretch leads you around the attractive Langstone Harbour to the finish at Emsworth Key.
This is a fantastic walk with much to enjoy including beaches, promenades and marshes with an abundance of interesting wildlife. There is also a strong historical aspect with forts, museums and ships to explore particularly around Portsmouth. |
| Staunton Way |  | 9 miles (14 km) | The Staunton Way takes you from Queen Elizabeth
Country Park near Petersfield, through
the South Downs to Staunton Country Park
near Havant.
The start in Queen Elizabeth
Country Park is paricularly lovely with its acres of woodland and variety of wildlife. You then pass through the south downs enjoying splendid rolling countryside as you go. The end point is Staunton Country Park which boasts pleasure gardens, a lake and original glasshouses.
Click here for an excellent route guide from Hampshire CC. |
| Strawberry Trail |  | 14 miles (22 km) | This lovely figure of eight trail starts and ends near the car park at Hamble-le-Rice, passing through Burlesdon and Botley on the way. It includes a delightful stretch alongside Southampton Water and through Victoria Park at the start with a peaceful waterside section along the River Hamble another attraction.
The walk was developed by Eastleigh Borough Council. |
| Test Way |  | 45 miles (72 km) | Travel through the Test Valley on this 44 mile walk through Hampshire and Berkshire.
The route starts at Lower Test Nature Reserve near Totton heading north towards Romsey along the river. The route continues through Kimbridge and then onto the impressive
National Trust owned Mottisfont Abbey. This 13th century Augustinian priory is surrounded by glorious grounds and is a major highlight on the trail.
The path continues through Stockbridge, Wherwell and the pretty village of St Mary Bourne with its delightful thatched houses.
The final section is a gradual climb through Hurtsbourne Tarrant and Linkenholt towards Inkpen Beacon where the trail finishes. |
| Wayfarer's Walk |  | 71 miles (114 km) | Starting at the town of Emsworth on Chichester harbour, follow this fabulous 70 mile walk through the heart of Hampshire and on into Berkshire.
You will pass through the pretty Hampshire towns and villages of Cheriton, Droxford, Hambledon and New Arlesford while also experiencing the beautiful landscape and wildlife in this special county.
The path is easy to follow as it is waymarked by metal and plastic disks attached to wooden and metal posts.
Highlights on the route in include the National Trust owned Hinton Ampner stately home with its wonderful gardens and Watership Down - the delightful setting for Richard Adams' 1972 novel. There are also some lovely waterside stretches to enjoy at Cheriton along the River Itchen and along the River Arle at New Arlesford.
Please click here for more information on this walk. |
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| Hampshire Walking Links |
| Name | Description |
| Hampshire CC | Details of various walks in the area |
| New Forest National Park | Official site for this beautiful area |
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