A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Hampshire
'The Allan King Way and this guidebook is dedicated to the memory of Allan King who worked voluntarily for the Hampshire Area of the Ramblers’ Association as Publicity Officer. His way ...
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'A walk across Hampshire from Portchester to Winchester.'
Guidebook compiled by Richard Charles Kenchington Footpath Secretary of the Eastleigh Ramblers.
Hampshire Rights of Way Improvement Trust
'The Arle Valley Trail branches off the Millennium Trail and then rejoins it about one and a half miles later. It lets you see at closer hand some of the lovely surrounding countryside. Wh ...
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'The Millennium Trail links footpaths around the town with illustrated boards that give information on the history of Alresford, its inhabitants, wildlife and countryside setting. The walk is about one mile and is suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs.'
Roy Gentry About Alresford
'Walk Alton brings together representatives from local walking groups and clubs such as Walking for Health and Alton Ramblers, and from Alton Town Council and local businesses. Walk Alton aims to support and develop walking activities in the Alton area, both for recreation and to support local initiatives to improve people’s health, and to work with the local community, businesses, walking-related organizations & local authorities ... In January 2019, Walk Alton was successful in regaining Walkers are Welcome accreditation for the town.'
Walk Alton
'The quiet corner of Hampshire through which this walk passes seems like the kind of countryside in which nothing much happened ...'
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'Long but gentle walk visiting Selborne and Chawton, which inspired Jane Austen (writer) and Gilbert White (naturalist).'
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
Usually held Early May. (There has also been advertised an Alton Walking Week in October.)
Alton Town Council
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'Walking is one of the best physical activities you can do and there are many opportunities available. Whether you want to walk and talk with a group of like minded people at a leisurely pace or take a more energetic walk on your own in some of the borough's beautiful open spaces and countryside there is plenty of guidance to get you going.'
'Different parts of the canal hold their own surprises such as the flights of locks in Surrey, the lakes and flashes near Mytchett or the rolling fields and picturesque cottages near Odiham. There ...
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'A beautiful waterway that runs from Greywell Village in Hampshire to Woodham in Surrey.'
Walking Routes [Basingstoke Canal Society]
'Explore the architectural features of many of the town's buildings - and look behind the facades. Discover some of the town's more famous residents - and find out about some of those who passed th ...
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'A self-guided walk of the town centre starting in Basingstoke's 800-year old Market Place. As you follow the trail you will discover more about the town's history, from Domesday through to the modern day.'
Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council
'The Dyke encompasses an area of about 500 acres. Legend has it that the bank and ditches were built by John de Pontoise, Bishop of Winchester around 1284. He was given permission to enclose an are ...
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'Take a walk through beautiful heathland that starts and finishes at the Beaulieu Road Station. '
'The Blackwater Valley is maintained as an open space along the borders of the English counties of Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey. It runs for approximately 30 km, from the source of the River Bla ...
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'Follows the River Blackwater from its source in Rowhill Nature Reserve to Swallowfield, where it joins the River Whitewater to become the Broadwater for a short stretch before flowing into the River Loddon.' ALERT Link changed from Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership to Walking Englishman
'Wildlife watching is easy with access to 6 accessible bird hides and a number of "viewing screens" around the site. During the summer months it is a great place to look for adder, grass snake and ...
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'The nature reserve has an Education Centre and a trail guide and toilets for visitors. Eight kilometres of rolled gravel paths give access around the site suitable for all season use by mobility scooters, pushchairs and more robust wheelchairs. Two "Tramper" mobility scooters are available to borrow by prior arrangement.'
'The walk takes in heathland, forest, tiny fields and small farms, then climbs to the highest villages in Hampshire, offering spectacular views, rolling downland and clear chalk streams.'
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'Path is broken into nine sections and crosses the rich and diverse north Hampshire countryside between the towns of Aldershot and Andover.' In memory of Brenda Parker.
'Operated by The Friends of Brickfields Country Park in conjunction with Rushmoor Borough Council, The Friends were formed in 1992 by a group of local residents wanting to become invol ...
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'Is probably one of the British Isles smallest and least known country parks (unless you know of one under 8 acres !) Reclaimed from the remains of a Victorian brickworks and clay diggings, Brickfields Country Park is a peaceful, natural park, known only by local residents and a few in the know - and now you ! ...'
'The Trailway is named after Charles Castleman, a Wimborne Solicitor, who was responsible for building the original railway line and the first to connect Dorset to the wider rail network. The South ...
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'One of Dorset's gentlest way-marked, walking, cycling and horse riding routes. This 16.5 mile (26.5 kilometres) trailway follows much of the old Southampton to Dorchester railway line. The trailway takes you through some of East Dorset's stunning landscape whilst also connecting a string of settlements between Ringwood and Poole.'
Dorset Council
'William Cobbett (1763-1835) was a radical politician and one of the foremost political journalists of his age. Today he is best remembered for such books as "Cottage Economy", "Advice to Young Men ...
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'Designed to guide visitors around the village of Botley, in the footsteps of William Cobbett and to identify some of the places associated with him or which he would have known.'
Hawkley Circular Walk - inspired by William Cobbett [Visit Hampshire]
'There are many attractive walks in both Southwood Meadows and along the Cove Brook. Walks are also organised by local walking groups such as Rushmoor Healthy Living Walks or the Ramblers Assoc ...
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'A two-mile "wildlife greenway" that runs through the middle of a built-up area of Farnborough, from the airfield to the river Blackwater near the M3' Cove Brook Greenway Group is an environmental group in Farnborough, Hampshire, which looks after the Cove Brook. Cove Brook drains off the hills west of Aldershot in north east Hampshire and runs north through Cove, Farnborough, to join the River Blackwater on Hawley Meadows, north west of the M3 motorway at Junction 4.'
'Southampton is one of Britain's famous maritime cities, a major departure point for ocean-going liners, as well as the many ferries which scurry to and from its port. But Southampton is more than that ... Take our fabulous walks of discovery, and have fun finding answers to clues which tell you more, whilst reading our stories about the most interesting facts.'
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'There is a continuous moderate gradient from the car park up to the hill fort with a short steeper section at the top. The Hill Fort is fenced and access is through gates or kissing gates.'
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'Danebury is one of the most extensively studied hillforts in Europe. "Iron Age" describes the period between the end of the Bronze Age and the start of the Roman period (700BC - AD43). Evidence found suggests that the Fort was built 2500 years ago and occupied for nearly 500 years.'
'There are just one or two patches with nettles and brambles, so bare legs might be uncomfortable. The terrain is generally firm, so strong walking shoes or trainers should be fine. There is 150m a ...
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'This remarkable walk takes you on an excursion on rarely-used paths into Hampshire to visit that picturesque string of lakes in the forest. On the way, you pass through an ever-changing landscape of deep wooded valleys, heather-topped crests and moors.'
'Gosport has a great range of attractions, activities, events and places to visit, perfect for one day or a longer trip to the South Coast. With its fantastic location, beautiful beaches an ...
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'From the tranquility of the Alver Valley and Wildgrounds to the fresh sea air and glorious views across to the Isle of Wight or busy Portsmouth Harbour, make sure you take advantage of Gosport’s wonderful green and open spaces.'
'Sightseeing walks and tours in and around Southampton offer visitors great opportunities to explore and make the most of a day or short break in the area. Join one of the many guided or self-guided walks and discover the history and culture of this magnificent city.'
'The Society seeks to chronicle, protect and enhance the heritage, character and environment of the Parish of Odiham and North Warnborough.'
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'Circular walk from Odiham canal basin through Broad Oak hamlet and across the farmland of Dogmersfield Park estate, returning by canal towpath.'
Bob Venus The Odiham Society
Download PDFs from the Website: 1. Edward Thomas Walk - Steep : - - : 2. Flora Thompson Walk - Liphook : - - : 3. Gilbert White Walk - Selborne : - - : 4. WH Hudson Walk - Buriton : - - : 5. Willia ...
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'Hampshire’s landscape has been inspiring artist and writers for many years and is featured in several famous books, poems and artworks. Several walks have been especially created for you to enjoy famous scenes and to follow in the footsteps of the famous writers.'
Visit Hampshire
Country Parks and Open Spaces
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'This Site is for the benefit of residents and visitors to Emsworth, it is non-profit making, and designed solely to give you pleasure in the village and its surroundings. FREE walk itineraries are ...
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'Emsworth is situated on the northern edge of Chichester Harbour, some 8 miles east of Portsmouth and 11 miles west of Chichester ... It is part of the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is overseen by Chichester Harbour Conservancy. The Conservancy are very supportive of walkers, and arrange a number of events and guided walks around the harbour.'
'World-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. This earthly paradise offers a riot of colour in spring, an oasis of tranquillity in summer followed by a splendid show as the leaves change in the autumn. Capture Exbury’s hidden beauty and escape the cares of the world as you explore a myriad of pathways ...'
'There are a number of self-guided walks around the Borough, varying in difficulty and duration.'
'We offer a "pre-walk" ordering service where you can reserve a table, order your food and drinks before you leave providing us with your estimated time of return. Your food and drinks will be read ...
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'Walking is something to be enjoyed by everyone, at times it can involve hard work, especially when you head off into the hills, but generally you get more out of a walk than the effort you put in. Besides providing an interesting way to keep fit, you can see the countryside at its best with fascinating insights into wildlife, scenery and of course its weather.'
Includes access to descriptions of some two dozen Parks and Open Spaces throughout the Borough of Gosport.
Member of the U3A- Hampshire Grouping
'Passes through open parkland and countryside, woodland, coastal heath and alongside pebble beach.'
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'Walk linking Hamble Common with Royal Victoria County Park and ties in with a section of the long distance Solent Way to provide a circular route. The trail overlaps the long distance Strawberry Trail in places.'
'The River Hamble is a major centre for all types of recreational boating, home to thousands of sailing yachts and motorboats.'
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'This relatively easy walk belies its six miles and takes in both pretty villages (Old Burleston and Hamble) at the start, and some great coastal views out over the River Hamble later on.'
AllTrails
'Following the closure of the Tourism Unit of Eastleigh Borough Council in 2006, the fully trained guides decided to form an independent association to continue offering public guided walks ... Var ...
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'Hamble Valley & Eastleigh Heritage Guides are a group of volunteers who run guided walks across the Hamble Valley. Have a look at our schedule of walks, pick one you fancy. We'll see you there!'
Hamble Valley & Eastleigh Heritage Guides
'Hambledon is a great area for walking as there is an extensive network of footpaths, mostly well-maintained and waymarked with yellow arrows on small disks provided by Hampshire County Council (bridleways have blue arrows). The Wayfarers Walk, a long distance path that goes right across Hampshire, goes through the village on its way from Soberton to Denmead.'
'We are a walking group with, typically, a couple of walks each month, on Saturdays, in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (England, UK). Walks are 5 - 14 miles long, usually with a picnic or pub lunch, and sometimes a certain kind of tea afterwards!'
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'Hampshire Countryside Access Forum is an advisory body working to improve your enjoyment of Hampshire’s countryside whilst safe-guarding its future ... The New Forest and South Downs are outside this Forum's area – they are covered by our neighbouring Forums, the New Forest Access Forum and the South Downs Local Access Forum.'
Hampshire County Council
Includes: Long Distance Walks; Guided Walks; Featured Walks; Town Walks; New Forest Walks.
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'Whether you follow our long-distance routes, our shorter walks or explore on your own, there is something for everyone to enjoy.'
Outline descriptions of over forty locations throughout Hampshire providing accessible walks, with Links to relevant Websites.
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'From open coast to rolling hills and river valleys, Hampshire's countryside has something for everyone. Here we offer a choice of attractive sites with facilities for less mobile visitors.'
'Public rights of way are paths and tracks which you can use to cross private land ... The definitive map and statement are the legal record of public rights of way ... The map was last published on 15 December 2007. Since that date we have made an annual Legal Event Order to reflect any changes. There may be public rights of way that are unrecorded and therefore not shown on the map ... Problems on rights of way: View, report and track problems on rights of way as shown on the definitive map.'
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'The Hangers are probably the richest woodlands on English chalk. Here the chalk that covers the central and northern parts of Hampshire abruptly ends in a scarp slope giving way to farmla ...
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'The route begins at Alton Railway Station, out into the lush Hampshire countryside, along a series of steep-sided wooded hills, known as “The Hangers”, through the pretty market town of Petersfield to finish at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.'
'The Hart district has a wealth of outstanding countryside and open spaces. The council’s Countryside Services manages many of North Hampshire’s important nature reserves and wildlife areas. There are some excellent natural habitats to visit including heathland, woodlands, wet meadows, marshes and Hampshire’s largest fresh water lake at Fleet Pond. Whether you are looking for somewhere to take a stroll or would like to take part in a guided walk, Hart’s open spaces have something for you.'
'The trail consist of 34 plaques placed on buildings of historic interest in and around the town. The plaques were paid for by a donation from Havant Rotary members. Copies of the Heritage Trail Gu ...
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'A joint project between Havant Rotary Club in celebration of 50 years of Rotary in Havant, Bosmere 100 and Havant Borough Council.'
Havant Rotary Club
Member of the U3A - Hampshire Grouping
'The history of Hilsea Lines very much reflects the development of Portsmouth as a military base. In 1544, during Henry VIII's reign, the first defences were built just north of Ports Cree ...
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'Hilsea Lines is a popular attraction for both residents and visitors - a green corridor separating Portsea Island from the mainland. Eight interpretation boards across Hilsea Lines illustrate self-guided walks which help visitors appreciate the significance of the military and natural history that can be seen along the way. You can download ... two self-guided walks leaflets - one about the military history of the area and the other focusing on the wildlife.'
Portsmouth City Council
'Situated on the banks of the River Hamble, there are picturesque views across the river valley. As you explore the park the scene alters from amazing Victorian landscaped gardens with lakes, islan ...
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Holly Hill 'is spread over 70 acres of woodland, with more than 5 acres of lakes. This lovely location provides plenty of space for leisurely walks all year and picnics, with ample car parking and easy access for persons with disabilities'.
'A hidden treasure of 1.2 hectares of tranquil green space at the heart of modern Basingstoke ... and within a few minutes walking distance from Basingstoke Railway Station which forms one of the boundaries. To help you get the most from your visit to the Holy Ghost Cemetery, South View, Basingstoke, volunteers from the South View Conservation Group and Basingstoke Heritage Society have created a range of Walking Guides ...'
'A large area of heathland, grassland and woodland with many areas being restored to heathland ... Hook Common and Bartley Heath are open access land, a number of public Rights of Way and many informal paths cross the site.'
Exploring Hook [A] West Green House & River Whitewater (5.4 miles) - - - : [B] Rotherwick (3.5 miles) - - - : [C] Basingstoke Canal & Bartley Heath (6.0 miles) - - - : [D] Bassetts ...
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'Hook Parish Council published a leaflet in 2007 covering four short walks around Hook.'
Hook Parish Council
'Using public transport it is fairly easy to make a one way walk into a round trip. The Winchester to Southampton railway line parallels the waterway and the train is a convenient way to do this. S ...
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'At a total distance of about 11 miles between Woodmill and Winchester, the Itchen Navigation can be walked from end to end in a day by anyone reasonably fit. Alternatively the walk can be split into shorter sections ... Now designated part of the Itchen Way (running from Woolston to Cheriton), much of the path that follows the Navigation is not in the best of repair although passable. Parts of the path are eroded and, as it was originally built out of chalk rubble, the path can be quite slippery in all but the driest weather.'
'The churches of the Lower Itchen Valley stretch from St Cross to Otterbourne, those of the Middle Itchen extend from Headbourne Worthy eastwards to Itchen Abbas and the churches ...
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'These self-guided trails combine the wonderful landscapes and scenery of the valley with the discovery of some of the county’s most important churches. They exhibit a wide range of architectural styles: Saxon at Headbourne Worthy; Norman at Bishop’s Sutton, Easton and St Cross; Georgian at Avington; late Victorian at Itchen Stoke.'
'A laminated copy of our Trail Guide can be purchased from the Visitor Centre for 60p. Alternatively, you may wish to download a copy of the Trail Guide yourself. The Meadows Nature Trail is approximately 2 miles long ... The Play Trail is a short walk for the children ... For a longer walk, try out the 2-mile (approx) Totem Trail ... Our 1-mile Forest Trail is accessible by all ...'
'The route follows the river through the historic centre of Winchester before following the Itchen Navigation, running parallel with a former railway past the foot of St. Catherine's Hill, ...
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'Follows the River Itchen from its source close to Hinton Ampner all the way to its mouth at Woolston, Southampton.'
'The Itchen Way and the guide book are promoted by the Eastleigh Group of the Ramblers Association who are largely responsible for the creation of the route. The route was amended in 2008 when a new guide was published written by Richard Kenchington who devised the original route.'
'This website is all about the walking trail that links Chawton, where Jane Austen lived, to Alton where she often visited. The route of the trail is available on a free leaflet available locally or downloadable as a PDF.'
Alton Chamber Enterprises
'If you're organising a group outing along Keats' Walk, why not enlist the services of one of our qualified tourist guides to help you discover the sights and learn a few stories along the ...
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'Follow the daily route Keats took during his stay in Winchester. Starting at Winchester Tourist Information Centre, enjoy a self-guided walk in the poet's footsteps from the city to St Cross, passing through the landscape which inspired his famous ode "To Autumn".'
'There are also a number of places to stop for a pub lunch en route, including the Ship Inn, The Ferry Boat Inn, The Thatched House and the Harvester. Although the walk is quite long, it is all on ...
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'it is now possible to walk around the entire perimeter of Langstone Harbour, following the "Langstone Harbour Waterside Walk". Waymarkers clearly mark the 14 mile route, which can be completed in its entirety in 5 or 6 hours, depending on your pace. The Waterside Walk will lead you through many of the harbour's nature reserves, as well as showing you parts of Langstone Harbour's more industrial side ...'
'The Wessex Group walks cover footpaths over all terrains over a large area of Southern England mainly centred on Hampshire but regularly include areas of adjoining counties. Our popular social walks are held twice monthly (usually the 1st and 3rd Sundays), are between 15 and 25 miles, and almost always include a pub stop of approx. 1 hour for refreshments/lunch.'
'Leaflets can be downloaded here or packs are available from Liss Parish Council Office at £3.00 per pack.'
'Test Way public footpath crosses the reserve with sections of boardwalk. Permissive path leads to bird viewing screens and hide in South. Please keep to the path to avoid disturbance to wildlife. Please check the tide times as the reserve is not accessible at high tide.'
'Made up of lagoons, reeds beds, salt marsh and mud flats and supports a number of vulnerable plants and rare species and provides rich feeding grounds for a wide variety of birds, particularly dur ...
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[1] Coastal Walk 'The footpath along the coast is the Solent Way which starts at Milford on Sea. The distance from Keyhaven to where the Lymington Yacht Clubs are, is 4.9 miles and will take about 2hrs to walk' - - - : [2] Circular Routes 'Most of the footpaths are wide and flat with a gravel surface. The only gradient is normally where you walk from inland up to the sea wall (coastal path).'
Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes [Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust]
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'The Meon Valley was one of the last places in England to hear about Jesus and the Christian Faith. Its villages were inhabited by Saxons and Jutes and Saint Wilfrid came to live among the ...
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'A walk along the Meon Valley discovering the churches founded in the 7th century by Saint Wilfrid.'
'Stretches for 10 miles from Knowle to West Meon, along a disused railway line. It is open to walkers, cyclists and equestrians. Between 2014 and 2015 Hampshire County Council, in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority, carried out improvement works to the Trail.'
Meon Valley Railway [Wikipedia]
'The Walkway has been built of the highest quality natural stone and opened up waterfront land that had been closed to the public for centuries.'
'The statutory local access forum for the New Forest National Park and South West Hampshire (New Forest District Council area) as required under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. The appointing authorities are the New Forest National Park Authority and Hampshire County Council. The Forum is an independent body and is not bound by the policies of its appointing authorities.'
New Forest National Park
'The New Forest Access For All Group have been busy surveying some of these walks, giving you more precise information such as the length and gradients you should expect to find on these w ...
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'Throughout the New Forest there are designated accessible footpaths provided by the Forestry Commission. These way-marked walks can be found at the Bolderwood, Blackwater, Knightwood Oak, The New Forest Reptile Centre, Whitefield Moor and Wilverley Plain car parks ...'
'Also available from the Visitor Information Centre are New Forest Food Trail leaflets. Food Trails can be completed on foot or by bike, allowing you to experience the vast landscapes that ...
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'Wild ponies and cattle, together with the diverse landscape, draw many people to the New Forest for walking. There are a number of walks to take in the New Forest. Many of the routes are clearly marked and there are places of interest to visit along the way. Leaflets on walking are available from the New Forest Visitor Information Centre ...' (or download PDFs of five Walking Routes in the New Forest).
''A great selection of New Forest walks are provided here. Currently, ten are based on Lyndhurst, two on nearby Millyford Bridge, four on Brockenhurst and one on Boldre.'
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'Walking in the New Forest offers freedom and wide open spaces, for within the New Forest National Park can be found an impressive 235 kilometres (146 miles) of public footpaths; 57 kilometres (35 miles) of public bridleways; and 26,600 hectares (266 square kilometres or 103 square miles) of Crown land with open public access.'
Andrew Walmsley
New Forest Walks [New Forest Tourist]
'Guided walks are a great way to see the New Forest, giving you the confidence to explore our National Park with the help and knowledge of a local expert. Our local experts, who will share intere ...
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'Walking is a wonderful way to see the New Forest National Park close up. There are many possible walks to take you into the woods, by sea, over heath or by rivers and streams.'
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'Taking place during half term week, walkers of all ages will be led on bespoke experiences by expert guides highlighting the unique countryside, wildlife, culture and history of this internati ...
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Usually held Late October.
'Follows existing rights of way over its 39 mile/62.4 kilometre route from Liphook, on the Hampshire/West Sussex border, to East Head at the entrance to Chichester Harbour through the heart of the ...
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'Walking trail linking Liphook with Chichester Harbour. It was first conceived in the 1980's by a group of Liphook Ramblers who devised a route from their home town to Chichester Cathedral.'
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'Oakley Ramblers Club has approximately fifty members spread over a wide range of ages. About every three weeks we have a Sunday morning walk of around 5 miles which normally takes 2 t ...
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'For some people, the words "Rambling Club" conjure up an impression of vigorously fit individuals bounding energetically for vast distances over hill and dale in all weathers. This image has an off putting effect on a lot of people who just want to go for a nice walk in the country. Going for a nice walk in the beautiful North Hampshire countryside is just what we do!'
'The Online Guide has been created using the BPT’s expertise and the knowledge of our dedicated team of volunteer route testers. We are proud of this Guide as it is now, but we see ...
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'The British Pilgrimage Trust has rediscovered one of Britain’s great pilgrimage routes: Old Way, a 250 mile journey from Southampton to Canterbury.'Access the Old Way Online Guide by subscription, or by becoming a Friend of the BPT.
'The cult of Saint Michael was widespread in the British Isles from the 9th century. By the time of the reformation in the 16th century, there were more than six hundred churches in England dedicat ...
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'Follow a medieval route from the shrine of St Swithun at Winchester Cathedral, weaving across the landscape by way of Bishop's Waltham and Southwick to Portsmouth in the footsteps of the Miquelots, pilgrims who made the long journey to worship St Michael in Normandy.'
[1] Portsmouth healthy walks - - - : [2] Guided city walks - - - : [3] Open spaces and trail leaflets - - - : [4] Long distance paths
'Throughout the year we have a packed programme of guided walks and talks covering everything from Portsmouth's involvement in the D-Day landings to public art in the city. Don't miss our spook-tac ...
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'Packed with centuries of history, dazzling architecture and famous points of interest, Portsmouth is the perfect place to discover by foot or on a coach with one of our expert guides from Portsmouth Tourism Guiding Service ...'
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'The Hampshire Area of the Ramblers has over 5,000 members in 15 groups. Each week the groups lead a variety of walks in Hampshire and our neighbouring counties. They will be delighted to welcome you ...'
'The Society's area is made up of thirteen parishes and covers about 160 square kilometres of greatly varied countryside ranging from quiet water meadows to high wind-blown common, from the edge of ...
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'Newcomers to the area, prospective new members and visitors are very welcome to join us for walks in these delightfully varied parts of Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. Our walks normally take place in an area of wonderfully contrasting scenery , from the New Forest to the rolling chalk downlands and coastline of Dorset and the rural landscapes of southern Wiltshire.'
'The Society was founded in 1974 following a huge public protest about the destruction of fine old houses in Romsey to make way for new. It focuses on local planning, environment and countryside is ...
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'The Society runs a diverse Programme of interesting, informative and entertaining events and activities.' The Programme includes monthly walks - usually on a Wednesday or a Saturday.
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'It has mostly mixed deciduous woodland and working coppice and is also the source of the River Blackwater. As well as the deciduous woodland, which is noted for its bluebells in spring, a diverse ...
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'Rowhill Nature Reserve covers 55 acres and was once part of a private estate which produced timber and bricks. Signs of both of these old industries are still in evidence ... There are paths throughout the Reserve and in addition there is a trail for people with special needs ... The Blackwater Valley Path starts in the Reserve.'
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'The Serendipity Trail will take just under a couple of hours to negotiate, but there are some short cuts (which will be indicated + in the text) you could take which would reduce the time ...
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'A beginner’s guide through a historical treasure-hunt in Compton and Shawford.'
Tom Threlfall, who relied upon much original research by the late Barrie Hazlitt and Compton & Shawford Parish Council
Self-guided Trails 'Our regularly changing self-guided trails highlight ten plants of current interest for you to discover and enjoy. Maps are available at the front desk ...' Guided Tours Our tours suit all needs and interest. They start and finish at the Pavilion and last 90 minutes. You will explore many seasonal highlights and hidden aspects of the collection. Special evening tours, led by a member of our horticultural team are also available as part of our events programme ...'
Member of the U3A - Hampshire Grouping
'The Way has been divided into 8 sections, each providing a really good day out. Choose between deserted coastal marshes or promenades and candy-floss, seaside picnics or cosy riverside pubs, and s ...
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'Long-distance coastal walking route from the seaside town of Milford-on-Sea past the hustle and bustle of seafronts, quiet yachting harbours, deserted marshland and saltings to finish at Emsworth Harbour.'
Member of the Ramblers - Hampshire Area Grouping
'Health Walks (with Sustrans) ... Walking Groups ... Other Resources for Walking in Southampton.'
'The Hill stands 70m above the river valley with 100+ steps on the north and south sides. There is a flatter route via the surfaced footpath parallel to the Itchen Navigation, then ...
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'A beautiful chalk downland hill offering fantastic views over Winchester.'
St. Catherine's Hill, Hampshire [Wikipedia]
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