Walks
Walking in Bolderwood
The New Forest
Hampshire's landscape is a rich fabric of contrasts and the beauty of some of England's most inspiring countryside can easily be experienced on foot. Open downlands, tranquil valleys, charming villages, lowland heaths, ancient woodlands and an attractive coastline can all be explored on Hampshire's 3,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways and byways.
Long Distance Walks
Hampshire has a network of 11 long distance routes for the more serious walker, including the Clarendon Way from Winchester to Salisbury and the Wayfarer's Walk from Portsmouth to the Berkshire Border. Maps and leaflets of short and circular walks are also available to download free.
Guided Walks
A variety of guided walks have been organised around the county by a number of organisations. If you are interested in walks around Hampshire's towns, cities or the countryside then this is a great way to discover even more about the area with a local guide on hand to bring the countryside to life with their knowledge and enthusiasm. Details of forthcoming guided walks in the North East of the county can be found on the Hart District Council website.
Literary Walks
You can follow Jane Austen's footsteps through a circular walk from Chawton to Farringdon and there is also the Jane Austen Trail, a walking route from Alton High Street to Chawton. The Edward Thomas circular walk has stunning views of the South Downs and hangers. It is a 4 mile circular walk and the area round Steep near Petersfield which was an inspiration for the poet.
Follow in the footsteps of Flora Thompson and William Cobett, amongst other literary greats, in East Hampshire. Downlaod the walks from the East Hampshire District Council website.
City Walks
Hampshire is home to the three cities of Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester, all of which have some extremely insightful and historical walks that take you around the cities.
Maps & guides
You can download a wide range of walks and maps, or buy online from our online shop.

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Dark Encounters
Portsmouth
Dark Encounters offers an exciting range of ghostly events in the city of Portsmouth, ranging from Ghost Walks to residential Ghost Weekends!
Hidden Britain Tours
Basingstoke
Explore the picturesque Hampshire villages that Jane Austen knew on a personal guided tour, including Steventon and Chawton. Learn what influenced her as a young girl, young woman and young author.
Guided Tours of Winchester
High Street, winchester
A guided tour with a Winchester official tourist guide is an excellent way to discover Winchester. Tours leave the Tourist Information Centre where tickets may be purchased on the day.
Jane Austen Trail
Alton
Walking route from High Street, Alton to Chawton, showing points of interest and places that Jane Austen knew.
Edward Thomas circular walk
Steep near Petersfield
A 4 mile circular walk with stunning views of the South Downs
Petersfield Guided Walk
Petersfield
Petersfield Historical Society take guided town walks on the third Sunday of each month from April to September.
Gilbert White circular walk
Selborne
A figure of 8 walk, starting at the public car park by the Selborne Arms. It takes in Selborne village, the Zig-Zag walk up Selborne Hanger, Selborne Common and the Lythes.
Refreshments are available in Selborne.
Millennium Trail
Portsmouth
Three kilometres of promenade now links Portsmouth’s historic waterfront. The route starts from Spur Redoubt near Clarence Pier, Southsea and finishes on The Hard, taking in Old Portsmouth, the Camber and Gunwharf Quays.
Hilsea Lines
Portsmouth
An eighty-hectare site surrounding the fortifications of Hilsea Lines ancient monument



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