Countryside sites in Hampshire For more details visit: www.hants.gov.uk/countryside Key to symbols Parking Limited wheelchair access Refreshments Shop Picnic areas 1 Abbotstone Down 13 Chilling Coastal Area 24 Kite’s Croft 32 Netley Common 38 Staunton 43 Whiteley Coppices OS grid ref SU 585 362 OS grid ref SU 529 038 Local Nature Reserve OS grid ref SU 478 118 Country Park OS grid ref SU 525 094 OS grid ref SU 528 066 OS grid ref SU 722 087 Downland and woodland picnic Coastal farmland and woodland Heathland and woodland. Even paths Berry, Gull and Round Coppices. site with earthworks of an Iron with attractive walks and horse Old woodland with circular paths and RADAR gates provide full Historic parkland, woodland, Quiet woodland walks. Age hillfort. riding access. Between Titchfield and boardwalk alongside Brownwich accessibility. Access from A27 west gardens and ornamental farm. and Warsash. stream at Titchfield Common. of Hedge End. Meet friendly animals on the farm. 44 Wickham Common 2 Avington Park There are tropical glasshouses, OS grid ref SU 591 109 Odiham Castle OS grid ref SU 527 322 14 Claylands 25 Lepe Country Park 33 beautiful formal gardens, a children’s Open grassland, heathland and Nature Reserve OS grid ref SZ 456 985 OS grid ref SU 725 518 play area, a café and a shop. woodland, important for wildlife. OS grid ref SU 548 180 Full programme of events. Facilities Walking and horse riding. Access Parkland picnic site overlooking available for business meetings and from B2177 south east of Wickham. Avington Lake near Winchester. Historic ruin of 12th century royal Attractive beaches and coastal private functions hire. Special services hunting lodge alongside the Area of grassland, scrub and walks with superb views over available for schools. Entry charge 45 Yateley Common 3 Ashford Hangers Basingstoke Canal. Follow towpath woodland supporting a remarkable the Solent and the Isle of Wight. for the farm and gardens only. Country Park National Nature Reserve just west of North Warnborough. variety of wildlife including the great Visitor information point, toilets, Free car parking. Access from A27 OS grid ref SU 735 265 OS grid ref SU 820 595 crested newt at Bishop’s Waltham. cafeteria and shop. Car parking or A3 and the B2149. charges apply. 34 Queen Elizabeth Walking routes and events. Country Park Titchfield Haven Beautiful and varied ‘hanger’ 39 Extensive heathland with open Danebury 26 Lymington-Keyhaven OS grid ref SU 718 185 heather areas, gorse, birch and woodland of beech, ash and yew on 15 National Nature Reserve Nature Reserve oak woodland. One pond is open steep slopes with small areas of Iron Age Hillfort OS grid ref SU 535 023 OS grid ref SZ 325 922 for fishing by day ticket. Miles of chalk grassland, ideal for walking. OS grid ref SU 329 378 Ideal location for a wide range of walks and trails. Regular guided outdoor activities. It has extensive Two visitors routes using paths and walks available. Free parking. 4 Basingstoke Canal network of trails for walking, cycling Spectacular Iron Age hillfort Coastal marshland and lagoons on boardwalks provide close up views OS grid ref SU 894 551 and horse riding. There is a large enclosed by high ramparts in site of former saltworks. Nationally of wildlife especially birds. Admission 46 Zebon Copse adventure play trail and a tots play a beautiful downland setting. important for its birdlife, plants charge with tickets from the Haven OS grid ref SU 798 518 and insects. A seawall footpath runs trail. BBQ sites are available for hire. Fully restored waterway and Site is of national importance for House visitor centre which has from Lymington to Keyhaven. There are many picnic areas through towpath from Greywell to both archaeology and nature a shop, tearoom, toilets and children’s the park. Shop and café. Full events Mixed broad leaved woodland Byfleet in Surrey. Managed for conservation. activities. Events programme. 27 Manor Farm programme. Entry FREE. Car park with mire habitats adjoining conservation and recreation School visits. Free parking. Country Park charges apply. Basingstoke Canal. including boating and fishing. 16 Dundridge Nature Reserve OS grid ref SU 497 110 Western Commons www.basingstoke-canal.co.uk 35 Royal Victoria 40 OS grid ref SU 564 182 OS grid ref SU 165 115 Country Park Long distance trails 5 Beacon Hill Chalk down, ancient woodland Farmland and ancient woodland OS grid ref SU 457 080 OS grid ref SU 463 575 and hay meadows. beside the River Hamble, with an Extensive New Forest Commons 1 Avon Valley Path historic working farm at its centre. comprising open heathland adjacent Distance 34 miles 17 Farley Mount Once the site of Britain’s largest An impressive Iron Age Hillfort on Wide range of attractions for all the to the villages of Hyde and Gorley. 2 Clarendon Way Country Park military hospital. Heritage Visitor chalk downland with superb views family including a shop, tearooms Westwood Distance 26 miles over the North Wessex Downs. OS grid ref SU 420 293 and events. Extensive riverside and Centre with shop, exhibition and 41 guided tours to the top of the tower. Woodland Park 3 Solent Way woodland walks. Picnic meadow Distance 60 miles Bishop’s Waltham and children’s play area. BBQs for There is something for everyone OS grid ref SU 447 094 6 A large area of beautiful downland Railway Path hire. Schools pack for educational including panoramic sea views, 4 Test Way and woodland with miles of paths tea room, miniature railway, Distance 46 miles OS grid ref SU 550 174 activities. Car park charges refunded and trails. Ideal for walking and children’s play-areas, sensory garden, for Farm visitors. Local Nature Reserve with mix 5 Hampshire Millennium picnicking. Near Winchester. BBQ areas, function rooms and event of ancient woodland, wildflower Pilgrims’ Trail fields for hire, picnic areas, easy Surfaced footpath following the Fort Nelson Downland 28 Martin Down National meadow, streams and wetland Distance 28 miles route of the old railway line. 18 Nature Reserve access walks/trails, full events with panoramic views overlooking Access off Corhampton roundabout OS grid ref SU 607 070 programme and educational activities. Southampton Water. Trails/paths, 6 Oxdrove Way OS grid ref SU 057 192 Distance 25 miles near Bishop’s Palace. Car park charges apply. cycle track, picnic areas, events Downland picnic area with programme and activities. Horse 7 Wayfarer’s Walk Blackwater Valley 36 Shawford Down 7 panoramic views over Portsmouth Chalk grassland rich in wild flowers, riding by permit only. Access from Distance 70 miles Countryside butterflies and birdlife. Owned and OS grid ref SU 558 169 free car parks at Weston Shore Harbour. Car park opposite 8 South Downs Way OS grid ref SU 860 590 Royal Armouries Fort Nelson. managed in partnership with between Woolston and Netley National Trail Natural England. and off Grange Road. Chalk downland with ancient strip Distance 100 miles 19 Hayling Billy lynchets. Access from Shawford River valley on the borders of 29 Meon Valley Trail 42 Whitehill 9 Staunton Way Coastal Path village south of Winchester. Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire OS grid ref SU 642 237 OS grid ref SU 517 565 Distance 12 miles OS grid ref SU 717 030 and a haven for wildlife. 10 Hangers Way 37 Shortheath Common Features a linear 23 mile long Distance 17 miles riverside path following the River Footpath, bridleway and cycleway Nature Reserve Viewpoint on the North Hampshire Coastal footpath, bridleway and Blackwater through woodland and following the route of the former OS grid ref SU 775 369 Downs. Car park off B3051 between 11 St Swithun’s Way off-road cycleway providing Distance 34 miles green spaces. Facilities include railway line. Variety of circular routes Overton and Kingsclere. excellent views over Langstone angling and water sports. available from the trail linking local Harbour and its wildlife. Heath and woodland with villages, pubs and places of interest. www.blackwater-valley.org.uk an important valley mire. 20 Herbert Plantation Near Bordon. Broxhead Common 30 Mercury Marshes 20 7 8 Nature Reserve 45 Nature Reserve Nature Reserve 11 OS grid ref SU 474 622 4 5 42 4a OS grid ref SU 806 370 OS grid ref SU 485 076 M3 4 FARNBOROUGH Local Nature Reserve on River A30 FLEET A34 5 Mixed woodland of oak, birch, Hamble with riverside views. A343 BASINGSTOKE Area of open dry heathland which 6 46 ALDERSHOT alder and pine. Access from A342 4 33 A287 is of national importance for its Burghclere village. 31 The Moors bird and insect life. Near Bordon. 7 A339 Local Nature Reserve A30 Hook-with-Warsash A303 ANDOVER 8 Buckland Rings 21 OS grid ref SU 558 169 A303 11 9 Local Nature Reserve OS grid ref SZ 314 969 ALTON OS grid ref SU 493 051 Iron Age hillfort with woodland Nationally important wetland and A33 15 M3 and grassland. North of Lymington. main source of the Hamble River. A3 1 8 4 A31 Wet meadows and fen surroundings A30 2 37 Varied coastal habitats of shingle, 6 Calshot Marshes 10 A3 10 grassland, wetland and woodland springs and a mill pond. WINCHESTER Nature Reserve Rich in wildlife. Access by SALISBURY 057 9 at the mouth of the Hamble River. A32 footpath from Bishop’s A3 17 OS grid ref SU 486 017 Scenic walks and good bird watching. 2 A272 10 12 3 Public car park in Warsash. Waltham and B2177. 11 7 Guided walks available. A3090 Saltmarsh and inter-tidal mudland 36 A27 29 lying in the shelter of Calshot Spit 12 5 PETERSFIELD 22 Johnston’s Coppice ROMSEY near Fawley.