18 best Herriard walks

Alton Circular Via Jane Austen's House Museum

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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.

Dummer to Kingsclere, Thames Valley

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

Hook to Winchfield, around Reading

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.

Alice Holt Forest & Gruffalo Trail

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!

The Mole, Monk Sherborne

Departure from Monk Sherborne (Hampshire)

This circular walk brings you to visit Monk Sherborne area.

Winchfield to Dummer, Thames Valley

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.

West Green House

Departure from Hartley Wintney (Hampshire)

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

Around Dogmersfield on the Basingstoke Canal

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.