Hale and Woodgreen
Departure from Redlynch (Wiltshire)
The route starts at Woodfalls and follows a section of the Avon Valley Path through fields and woods to the charming village of Hatchet Green. You then pass Hale House and St Mary's Church before walking alongside the peaceful River Avon. At Woodgreen you can explore a rural community with a strong village identity. The walk returns via shady tracks and woods to Hatchett Green and back to Woodfalls.
Landford and Hamptworth
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.
The Hatchet, Lower Chute
Departure from Chute (Wiltshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Lower Chute area via Conholt Park.
Godshill and Castle Hill
Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)
This walk takes you along quiet field and woodland paths to the site of an Iron Age hill fort. It then continues to a stream-side hamlet on the edge of Castle Hill. There are views across the beautiful Avon Valley with its wildlife-rich water meadows and pasture and an optional detour to Castle Hill fort before returning along field and woodland paths to Godshill.
From Milton Lilbourne to Easton Royal and on the Downs to Giant's Grave
Departure from Milton Lilbourne (Wiltshire)
Across field tracks to Easton Royal, then up onto the Downs and along to Giant's Grave prehistoric long barrow with wonderful views across Pewsey Vale before returning to Milton Lilbourne
Milton Lilbourne scenic downland towards Pewsey
Departure from Milton Lilbourne (Wiltshire)
Along the downs past Giant's Grave to drop down to Pewsey, then return across fields via Kepnal and Fyfield to Milton Lilbourne.
In Search of Kitt's Grave : in memory of Kay Chalk 1929 - 2019
Departure from Martin (Hampshire)
A glorious walk in the hills between Martin Down and the Chalk Valley taking in Vernditch Chase, Marleycombe Hill, Church Bottom and Middleton Down Nature Reserve
The George, Vernham Dean
Departure from Test Valley (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Vernham Dean area via some hilly parts.
Burbage to Graftons, Wilton and Crofton Beam Engines
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A lovely walk across fields and through pretty villages and passing Wilton Water. Seeing Crofton Beam Engines before returning along the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Brook to Minstead village
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.
Burbage to Martinsell Hill via Wootton Rivers
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A scenic walk. Beautiful in late spring. Including woodland, fields and downland.
Tottenham Estate and Savernake Forest from Burbage
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A walk on a lane to Durley then across the Tottenham House Estate to St Katherine's. Then onto Savernake Forest. Fine views and beautiful Savernake Forest.
From Burbage follow Lover to Savernake and Kennet and Avon Canal
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A lovely varied circular walk taking in part of Savernake Forest and Kennet and Avon Canal.
Burbage to Great Bedwyn via Durley and St Kathryn's
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
This circular walk takes in parkland, woodland, pretty villages, especially Great Bedwyn, which has various facilities. Returning on the Kennet and Avon Canal past the famous Crofton Beam Engines dating back to 1812 and still operational some summer season weekends.
Copythorne and Cadnam Common
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.
The White Hart, Stoke
Departure from St. Mary Bourne (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit stoke area.
Pewsey Downs from Wootton Rivers
Departure from Wootton Rivers (Wiltshire)
This Wiltshire walk climbs onto the Pewsey Downs from where there are excellent views across the Vale of Pewsey. The route uses a number of national trails before returning along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal and offers a range of scenery from rolling downs to the open aspect of the Vale of Pewsey.
From Furzey Gardens Around Minstead
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.
Milk Hill the highest point in Wiltshire
Departure from Alton (Wiltshire)
A pleasant Wiltshire walk across chalk downland to the highest point in the county. The walk also includes some other interesting features typical of this area.
The Jack Russel, Faccombe
Departure from Faccombe (Hampshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Faccombe area via woodlands.
The Cross Keys, Great Bedwyn
Departure from Great Bedwyn (Wiltshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Great Bedwyn area along the canal towpath, via Wilton Windmill and woodlands.
Great Bedwyn and Wilton Windmill
Departure from Great Bedwyn (Wiltshire)
Starting from Great Bedwyn the route takes you past the Croften Beam Engine to the Windmill at Wilton.
Ashurst stroll
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.
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