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Outdoor activities

With attractive countryside and miles of beautiful coastline, Hampshire has a wealth of opportunities to pursue outdoor activities from the calm to the exhilarating:

Walks

Hampshire has over 3,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways and long distance trails which enables you to explore some of the UK's most exquisite countryside.

Horse Riding

There are many picturesque trails for horse riding in Hampshire, passing through beautiful rolling hills, heaths, downland, forests and meadows.

Cycling

Cycling in Hampshire is made easy with over 750 miles of marked routes for beginners and enthusiasts.

Watersports

Hampshire is the top destination in the UK for sailing, yachting and windsurfing as well as playing host to Cowes Week and the Southampton International Boat Show.

Golf

With its vast open spaces Hampshire has over 80 golf courses to choose from.

Fishing

There are many coarse and fly fishing lakes in Hampshire as well as the famed clear chalk streams of the River Test famous for its trout.

Cricket

Not only is Hampshire home to one of the most sought after cricket grounds in England, the Rose Bowl, its history of cricket can be traced back to 1622.