Herriard walks

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.

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

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.

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!

This circular walk brings you to visit Monk Sherborne area.

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.

Gently undulating circular walk across fields and through woodlands, passing by Leather Bottle PH in Mattingley

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.

This short leisurely Hampshire walk explores the Dogmersfield Estate and the Basingstoke Canal. Perfect for an afternoon stroll after Sunday lunch.

Water meadows, a water wheel, gently rolling countryside, shady copses and refreshments in a traditional English pub.

This circular walk brings your to visit Pamber End area.

This circular walk brings you to visit Charter Alley area.

A lovely flat walk through some historical countryside taking in canals and farmland.

This circular walk brings you to visit Little London area via Pamber Forest.

This circular walk brings you around Wolverton Townsend area via Sandford Woods.

This circular walk brings you to visit Silchester area via Pamber Forest.

This circular walk brings you to visit Baughurst area.

This circular walk brings you to visit Wood Baughurst area via Great Haughurst Copse.