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Alton Circular Via Jane Austen's House Museum
Visorando Member
4.21 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Alton (Hampshire)
Let’s go for a walk in Jane Austen’s countryside around Alton, Hampshire. She lived in a nearby village and the house she once occupied is open to the public. The Jane Austen House in Chawton is where the author lived from 1809 to 1817 when due to poor health she moved to Winchester to seek medical care. It is now a museum showcasing the house as it was during Jane Austen’s time.
Alice Holt Forest & Gruffalo Trail
5.57 mi
+272 ft
-266 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Binsted (Hampshire)
In the mood for a forest walk? The Alice Holt Forest walk is perfect for that. Discover the wonderful Alice Holt Forest and its variety of trails, ideal for a day out with the kids or for grown-ups wanting a break from the city. Let’s hop into the rabbit hole and uncover Alice Holt Forest’s wonderland!
Hook to Winchfield, around Reading
7.19 mi
+36 ft
-66 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hook (Hampshire)
This walk leads to the ruins of 13th century Odiham Castle and the upper reaches of the River Whitewater, then follows the towpath along the scenic Basingstoke Canal.
Dummer to Kingsclere, Thames Valley
15.30 mi
+577 ft
-774 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Dummer (Hampshire)
On this walk, you will be able to enjoy : royal dalliances, corn fields, the birth of a river, a Roman road, skylarks and cowslips, renowned rabbit warren on high downland and a racehorse country.
This part of the route follows the Wayfarer's Walk
Around Dogmersfield on the Basingstoke Canal
3.23 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Winchfield (Hampshire)
This short leisurely Hampshire walk explores the Dogmersfield Estate and the Basingstoke Canal. Perfect for an afternoon stroll after Sunday lunch.
Around Dogmersfield on the Basingstoke Canal
4.76 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Winchfield (Hampshire)
A leisurely Hampshire walk that explores the Dogmersfield Estate and the Basingstoke Canal. This longer version explores some of the countryside in the vicinity too.
Winchfield to Dummer, Thames Valley
18.38 mi
+902 ft
-604 ft
9h 15
Moderate
Departure from Winchfield (Hampshire)
On this walk, you will be able to enjoy the tranquil Norman church, the peaceful canal, a ruined castle, colony of rare bats, ancient tracks on chalk, walk downs pretty hamlets far-reaching views.
If you do only this part of the walk, bear in mind that you will need transport to go back to the start point or to your home or return the same way back.
Fleet Countryside Stroll
6.40 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Fleet (Hampshire)
A lovely flat walk through some historical countryside taking in canals and farmland.
West Green House
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.55 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Hartley Wintney (Hampshire)
Gently undulating circular walk across fields and through woodlands, passing by Leather Bottle PH in Mattingley
Titty Hill Circular - Milland
3.83 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Milland (West Sussex)
Mainly off-road cross-country walk, ideal post-lunch at the Rising Sun. The road heads south towards Titty Hill before picking up the Serpent Trail west to the Roman road. Take the Roman road back north into Milland.
Cheriton Mill and Tichborne from Cheriton
5.68 mi
+236 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Cheriton (Hampshire)
A pleasant Hampshire walk that starts from the attractive village of Cheriton to the east of Winchester. The route follows the River Itcehn north through Tichborne Park to Tichborne. Before following the Kings Way south towards Gander Down.
Marley Heights and Linchmere Circuit
3.81 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Linchmere (West Sussex)
A walk with two high sections and a bracing climb in the middle!
Marley to Blackdown, Fernhurst, Shulbrede, Canadian Memorial and back
14.27 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,765 ft
8h 05
Moderate
Departure from Linchmere (West Sussex)
A 23km tour of the hills to the south of Haslemere, with woodland, views and Shulbrede Priory, taking in elements of the Serpent Trail, Sussex Border Path and LipChis Way.
The Mole, Monk Sherborne
4.07 mi
+69 ft
-46 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Monk Sherborne (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Monk Sherborne area.
Bramley to Hook, around Reading
6.95 mi
+154 ft
-66 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bramley (Hampshire)
Water meadows, a water wheel, gently rolling countryside, shady copses and refreshments in a traditional English pub.
Beacon and Old Winchester Hills on the South Downs
9.61 mi
+984 ft
-991 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Warnford (Hampshire)
This Hampshire walk explores the beautiful Meon Valley and two of the highest hills that flank the valley. The route also includes some picturesque villages. There are pubs serving food and refreshments on the walk.
Beacon Hill and Warnford from Exton
5.92 mi
+561 ft
-568 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Exton (Hampshire)
This Hampshire walk includes two villages, both with a pub, some fine scenery and a visit to an excellent viewpoint. Sections of the walk follow the South Downs Way and the Monarch's Way.
Old Winchester Hill from Exton
5.47 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Exton (Hampshire)
A Hampshire walk from Exford in the Meon Valley that includes sections of the South Downs Way and the Monarch's Way. The walk includes a section of the old Watercress Line before climbing to the top of old Winchester Hill for some good views.
South Harting to Emsworth
11.55 mi
+732 ft
-958 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Harting (West Sussex)
Spectacular South Downs route to the coast - downland, woodland, Stansted Park, ending at Emsworth railway station.
The Queens College Arms, Pamber End
3.59 mi
+144 ft
-138 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Pamber (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings your to visit Pamber End area.
The White Hart, Charter Alley
4.57 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Wootton St. Lawrence (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Charter Alley area.
The Plough, Little London
3.32 mi
+69 ft
-59 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Pamber (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Little London area via Pamber Forest.
Cowdray Castle
1.74 mi
+49 ft
-52 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Midhurst (West Sussex)
Visited by King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, Cowdray Castle was partially destroyed by fire in 1793.
The George and Dragon, Wolverton Townsend
4.22 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Baughurst (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you around Wolverton Townsend area via Sandford Woods.
Sandhurst Wild
Tourist office5.84 mi
+259 ft
-266 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
This gentle 9km circular walk passes through heathland, pasture and forest. Starting in Sandhurst, it takes in Wildmoor Heath nature reserve and part of Crowthorne Wood.
More walks in Alton
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Beech
- Bentley
- Bentworth
- Bighton
- Binsted
- Bishops Sutton
- Bradley
- Bramdean and Hinton Ampner
- Bramshott and Liphook
- Chawton
- Chineham
- Church Crookham
- Cliddesden
- Colemore and Priors Dean
- Crondall
- Crookham Village
- Dockenfield
- Dogmersfield
- East Hampshire
- East Tisted
- Ellisfield
- Elvetham Heath
- Ewshot
- Farleigh Wallop
- Farnham