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Walks in Hampshire
Make the most of Hampshire's 3000 miles of footpaths, bridleways and byways

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Country Parks

Hampshire's country parks and nature reserves offer a fantastic day out for all the family, with picnic sites, play areas, visitor centres, nature trails and plenty of fresh air. Check for seasonal opening times before travelling.

North Hampshire

Wellington Country Park
Located on the Hampshire/Berkshire border near Basingstoke, there are 350 acres of parkland to explore, four nature trails and plenty of play areas. Free parking.


East Hampshire

Queen Elizabeth Country Park
The biggest of all Hampshire's country parks, Queen Elizabeth is a mecca for walkers and cyclists with an excellent visitor centre and great views from the top of Butser Hill.

Staunton Country Park
1,000 acres of landscaped parkland with ornamental lake, woodland and follies near Havant. Paid entry to the ornamental farm, gardens and glasshouses.

Alice Holt Country Park
Situated near Farnham on the Hampshire/Surrey border, there are plenty of walking and cycling trails. It's also home to Go Ape!, where you can swing through the forest on a high wire course.


The Solent

Royal Victoria Country Park
Overlooking Southampton Water on the site of a former military hospital, Royal Victoria in Netley is popular with families and has a large calendar of events, miniature railway and tea shop.

Manor Farm Country Park
On the banks of the River Hamble near Botley, Manor Farm offers 400 acres of woodland and open space. Step back in time and visit the Victorian working farm, complete with school room and blacksmith's forge.

Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
Explore 369 acres of Lower Meon Valley at Hillhead near Fareham, a haven for birds and other wetland wildlife.

Itchen Valley Country Park
There are 440 acres of woodland and meadows to explore in this small country park on the outskirts of Southampton. Play areas, visitor centre and café.


The New Forest

Lepe Country Park
Coastal country park with great views of the Isle of Wight. 5 mile circular walk with views over the Beaulieu Estuary. D-Day audio trail available. Café, BBQ hire and play area.

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  1. Children at Manor Farm

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    Manor Farm Country Park

    Bursledon

    Covering an area of 400 acres, Manor Farm Country Park is a delightful mix of woodland, riverside and open space. Situated conveniently just off the junction 8 of the M27, the park is located on the banks of the picturesque river Hamble.

  2. Feed the animals at Staunton Country Park

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    Staunton Country Park

    Havant

    Discover tropical glasshouses, gardens, friendly farm animals and 1000 acres of parkland with follies. Walks and cycle trails, all in Sir George Staunton's 19thC Regency landscape.

  3. Manor Farm

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    Manor Farm (Farm and Museum)

    Southampton

    Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 - living history site.

  4. Alice Holt - courtesy of the Forestry Commission

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    Alice Holt Forest

    Farnham

    Once famous for its oak trees which supplied timber for navy ships, Alice Holt is managed by the Forestry Commission and is a centre for a host of exciting outdoor activities in a beautiful woodland setting.

  5. Childrens' Play Area

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    Wellington Country Park

    Riseley, Reading

    An ideal location for families with children up to the age of 10. Play trails, several nature trails which reward you with close sight of our Red Deer herd, adventure playground, toddlers area, nature trail maze and miniature railway.

  6. Queen Elizabeth Country Park

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    Queen Elizabeth Country Park

    Horndean

    Fourteen hundred acres of downland and woodlands situated in south east Hampshire. Waymarked trails. Programme of events and activities. Visitor Centre, shop and cafe.

  7. The Chapel - all that remains of the main hospital building.

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    Royal Victoria Country Park

    Southampton

    Once the site of one of the largest Victorian military hospitals. Royal Victoria Country Park is set in 200-acres of parkland overlooking Southampton Water.

  8. Irchen Valley Country Park

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    Itchen Valley Country Park

    Eastleigh

    Itchen Valley Country Park is an unspoilt area of water meadows, ancient woodland and grazing pasture situated beside the River Itchen, between Eastleigh and Southampton.

  9. 60 acres of lakes, meadow & young woodland.

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    Lakeside Country Park

    Eastleigh

    Sixty acres of lakes, meadow and young woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton with easy access.

  10. Brickfields Country Park

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    Brickfields Country Park

    Aldershot

    In the centre of Aldershot town, home of the British Army is possibly the smallest and least known country park in the UK - Brickfields Country Park, a peaceful, natural park, known only by local residents and a few in the know.