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Hursley walks
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!
Circular Otterbourne, Itchen, Bishopstoke and Stoke Park Woods
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.
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.
Copythorne and Cadnam Common
National Park4.10 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.
Landford and Hamptworth
4.71 mi
+266 ft
-240 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Landford (Wiltshire)
This walk starts in the village of Landford and explores the northern tip of the New Forest in Wiltshire among woodlands that were once Royal Forests. The walk follows a wooded path to a river ford and through pretty woods and fields to Hamptworth Farm. The route then follows the edge of a golf course to Langley Wood and to the little hamlet of Hamptworth before returning back over the ford to Landford.
Ashurst stroll
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.
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.
Brook to Minstead village
7.21 mi
+315 ft
-299 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Bramshaw (Hampshire)
Visit the Rufus Stone to discover the mystery surrounding the death of King William II. The route then follows quiet country lanes to the unspoilt village of Minstead where the famous detective writer and spiritualist Sir Arthur Conon Doyle is buried in the grounds of All Saints Church. Return via winding lanes and fields to Canterton and Brook.
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.
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.
From Furzey Gardens Around Minstead
4.29 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Minstead (Hampshire)
A lovely circular walk from Furzey Gardens that takes you through Minstead village and into the New Forest. It is a fairly easy walk although it can get muddy in places. The walk starts at Furzey Gardens Car Park (Free) where there is a delightful cafe serving drinks and light refreshments. Furzey Gardens are a charity to help people with learning difficulties and are open to the public. A reasonable donation is requested on entry.
Warsash to Swanwick
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
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.
Bolderwood : Jubilee Grove Trail
1.05 mi
+128 ft
-125 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Minstead (Hampshire)
Wander into Bolderwood and back via the deer viewing platform. Starting from Bolderwood car park this meandering route leads you past the deer fields and some majestic trees, the oldest of which date back to 1860. Unfortunately a large number of trees were lost in the Great Storms of 1987 and 1991, but many new trees have been planted and more will be planted over the coming years.
Bolderwood: Deer Watch Trail
0.59 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Minstead (Hampshire)
Spot deer on this very short circular walk. This short stroll from Bolderwood car park leads you to a deer viewing platform overlooking fields where wild herds of fallow deer are regularly seen. From Easter to mid-September the herd is fed daily by one of the Forestry England keepers.
Knightwood Oak Stroll
0.35 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 10
Easy
Departure from Minstead (Hampshire)
Starting from Knightwood Oak car park, this walk visits the largest oak in the forest.
Exbury village and Lepe
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.
The White Hart, Stoke
4.03 mi
+312 ft
-322 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from St. Mary Bourne (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit stoke area.
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
Blackwater : Tall Trees Trail
1.42 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Brockenhurst (Hampshire)
A woodland walk for all seasons. Stimulate your senses on this short trail around the Forestry Commission's Blackwater Arboretum, with its small but nationally important collection of trees from all over the world. Sensory information boards along the trail. This walk takes you past majestic conifers planted in the 1850s, some of the oldest Douglas fir trees in Britain and includes views of two enormous redwoods.
Tall Trees Trail alternative
1.74 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Brockenhurst (Hampshire)
A flat circular walk with views of two enormous redwoods and using a part of the Tall Trees Trail.
Blackwater : Heartwood Trail
0.66 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Brockenhurst (Hampshire)
An easy waymarked walk through the Arboretum to experience the woodland and take in the variety of tree species. There are regular seats with backs to rest on along this route.
Blackwater : Tall Trees Arboretum Link
1.10 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Brockenhurst (Hampshire)
This is an easy walk through woodland, passing through the Arboretum which houses a beautiful collection of trees from many countries. The walk passes Scrag Hill Nursery and ends with a stroll down a short section of the Tall Trees Trail.
Overton Circular Via Steventon
9.11 mi
+466 ft
-492 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Overton (Hampshire)
The Overton Circular Walk takes through Jane Austen’s birthplace and her childhood backyard: the Hampshire countryside. From the village where she was born to the house where she met her first love passing by the church where her father was the rector, this walk takes you back in time!
Brockenhurst village
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.
The Hatchet, Lower Chute
5.46 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chute (Wiltshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Lower Chute area via Conholt Park.
Boldre village
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.
Burley village
4.23 mi
+210 ft
-220 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)
This walk starts at the village centre before setting out on a circular walk around the edge of the village. There is a gentle uphill climb along Castle Hill Lane where there are good views across the Avon Valley; the perfect setting for stories about dragons and smugglers. The route passes an ancient hill fort on Castle Hill before descending back to the village and along the edge of the Open Forest. The walks return to the village centre past pretty Forest properties and the Queen's Head pub.
More walks in Hursley
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Copythorne
- Crawley
- Curdridge
- Durley
- Eastleigh
- Eastleigh
- Fair Oak and Horton Heath
- Goodworth Clatford
- Headbourne Worthy
- Hedge End
- Houghton
- Itchen Valley
- King's Somborne
- Kings Worthy
- Leckford
- Little Somborne
- Littleton and Harestock
- Lockerley
- Longstock
- Marchwood
- Micheldever
- Michelmersh and Timsbury
- Mottisfont