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Colden Common walks
Circular Otterbourne, Itchen, Bishopstoke and Stoke Park Woods
Visorando Member 
9.00 mi
+335 ft
-338 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Otterbourne (Hampshire)
This is a beautiful circular walk ideal for those starting in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Bishopstoke or Otterbourne. The walk takes you through woods and a meadowed track - certainly the most attractive way to reach Allbrook. You can take footpaths to connect with the Itchen Navigation and follow the famous chalk stream all the way to Bishopstoke. The return is a delight of paddocks and mature woodland with a high point above Stoke Park Farm where the view over Hampshire is stunning.
Farley Mount Winchester
Visorando Member 
6.40 mi
+528 ft
-509 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hursley (Hampshire)
A downland walk with good views and woodland. Visit a monument to a special horse!
Beacon and Old Winchester Hills on the South Downs
Visorando Member 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.
Cheriton Mill and Tichborne from Cheriton
Visorando Member 
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.
Old Winchester Hill from Exton
Visorando Member 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.
Beacon Hill and Warnford from Exton
Visorando Member 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.
Warsash to Swanwick
Visorando Member 2.37 mi
+36 ft
-33 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Fareham (Hampshire)
Walk or Cycle from Warsash to Swanwick along the length of the Hamble river
Ashlett Creek to Calshot Spit
National Park 2.79 mi
+13 ft
-115 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)
Starting from Fawley town centre, with views over Southampton Water and the historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. This walk is great for families with young children, starting from Fawley town centre and following a pretty country lane with views over Southampton Water to the small and historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. It then passes the Jolly Sailor pub and 19th century tidal mill before following the coast through a contrasting landscape of industry and wildlife.
Ashurst stroll
National Park 2.77 mi
+79 ft
-66 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Ashurst and Colbury (Hampshire)
From Ashurst railway station this short and easy walk explores a variety of landscapes that characterise the New Forest. The route first takes you past open Forest lawns where ponies graze and through Churchplace Inclosure, a timber plantation, before crossing the railway into Ashurst Wood. Then continue along a road that winds pleasantly through ancient pasture woodland and across a grassy lawn to the historic remains of a saltpetre house. Return via a roadside cycle track to Ashurst village.
Copythorne and Cadnam Common
National Park 4.10 mi
+125 ft
-108 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Copythorne (Hampshire)
This walk starts by passing St Mary's Church before winding through Copythorne Common and its interesting mix of woodland and open glades. The route then follows rhododendron and woodland edged tracks to the Cadnam River and the northern commons. Here you can watch ponies grazing before returning through Newbridge and Copythorne Common back to the start.
Exbury village and Lepe
National Park 5.83 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Exbury and Lepe (Hampshire)
Situated on the southern edge of the New Forest and a mile from the Solent coast, Exbury is a peaceful and beautiful village with a fascinating history and important war time links to Lepe and the build up to D-Day. The walk starts at the famous Exbury Gardens then takes you along field and woodland paths to Lepe for spectacular views across the Solent. returning inland through farms and woodland to Exbury village.
Around Cowes
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.91 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Cowes (Isle of Wight)
A town walk, looking at some of the interesting architectural and historical features.
Dummer to Kingsclere, Thames Valley
Visorando Member 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
Brockenhurst village
National Park 5.05 mi
+39 ft
-33 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Brockenhurst (Hampshire)
Brockenhurst is a picturesque village in the heart of the New Forest surrounded by some of the loveliest Forest landscapes. Starting from the village with its famous watersplash, this varied walk takes you across grazed lawns and through riverside woodlands before skirting around the edge of the village to take in some great heathland views. Return through the village to Brockenhurst station.
Beaulieu Heath and Hatchet Pond
Association / Club / Walk leader 9.35 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Boldre (Hampshire)
A comprehensive exploration of a classic area of the New Forest, including open heathland, wildlife-rich woodland, and the Forest's largest area of open water.
Boldre village
National Park 4.30 mi
+210 ft
-217 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Boldre (Hampshire)
A peaceful and varied walk through country lanes, farmland and an ancient woodland nature reserve. Beginning in the pretty village of Boldre, this is a peaceful and varied walk through country lanes, farmland and an ancient woodland nature reserve. The route is dotted with traditional Forest properties and visits St John the Baptist Church, which has a fascinating literary connection with the village. The walk returns alongside the meandering Lymington River to Boldre Bridge.
Solent Foreshore
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.66 mi
+89 ft
-92 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Boldre (Hampshire)
A rewarding walk using a superb but little-known permissive path along an attractive stretch of the Solent foreshore, returning via parkland and a former WW2 airstrip.
Lymington Reedbed and the Burrard Monument
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.00 mi
+75 ft
-79 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Boldre (Hampshire)
Stroll along the bird-rich Lymington River, returning via a monument to a local naval hero.
Normandy and Pennington Marshes
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.75 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lymington and Pennington (Hampshire)
Saunter on level, well-maintained paths around the creeks and saltmarshes of the Solent with views to Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight. Includes directions to Lymington town centre.
Normandy and Pennington Marshes with Keyhaven Marshes extension
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.86 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lymington and Pennington (Hampshire)
Saunter on level, well-maintained paths around the creeks and saltmarshes of the Solent with views to Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight. Includes directions to Lymington town centre. Explore one of the premier birdwatching sites on the south coast, on easy, surfaced paths.
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