Saturday 1 November at 10.00am enjoyment from watching birds. Cost: Adult £5; Chichester Accompanied child £2.50 (includes admission to the 38 nature reserve for the day). Booking essential. 4 miles / 2 hours COUNTRY WALK For booking and information: 01329 662145. The Cathedral to Church Walk. A linear walk from Meet at: Visitor Centre. Chichester Cathedral to the church in Bosham, Grid ref: SU 534 024. Leader: County passing through a varied landscape. Pubs and cafés in Council Countryside Service Ranger. Bosham. Return independently to Chichester by bus (hourly service, info available at the start). Be prepared for muddy paths. Sunday 2 November at 11.00am For more information: 01243 512301 or Manor Farm Country Park visit www.conservancy.co.uk 23 Meet at: Bell Tower next to Chichester Cathedral, COUNTRY WALK 2 miles / 2 hours West Street, Chichester. Cheapest parking is in Winter, Here We Come! Enjoy the seasonal delights Northgate and Avenue de Chartres (multi-storey). of Manor Farm Country Park as it prepares for Leader: Conservancy. the arrival of winter, on this leisurely walk led by a countryside ranger. A great opportunity to explore the park and learn more about the work being Every Saturday in November at 11.00am done to benefit wildlife. The walk is free but places Winchester are limited and must be booked. For booking and

NOVEMBER 54 information: 01489 772813. TOWN/CITY WALK 1.5 hours Meet at: Notice board in Toplands car park (parking City Highlights. This recently introduced tour charge £2), within Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands highlights the main historic sites in Winchester city Lane, , SO31 1BH. Just off J8, centre and takes place on days when there is only M27. Grid ref: SU 728 038. Leader: Hampshire County one City Walking Tour. Cost: Adult £4.50 (children Council Countryside Service Ranger. accompanying a paying adult, free).

For more information: 01962 840500 or www.winchestertouristguides.com Sunday 2 November at 2.00pm Meet at: Tourist Information Centre, Guildhall, Winchester. Leader: Winchester Tourist Guides. 49 Itchen Valley Country Park Winchester station. COUNTRY WALK Various. Fungus Foray. At this time of year, the toadstools and mushrooms grow in abundance at Itchen Valley

Country Park. Join our guided walk to discover Saturday 1 November at 1.30pm and learn to identify some of the fungi that grows Queen Elizabeth Country Park there. Cost: Adult £3; Concessions £2.50. Booking 68 necessary: 023 8046 6091. COUNTRY WALK/EVENT Meet at: High Wood Barn, Itchen Valley Country Woodfuel Boiler Guided Walk & Talk. The new Park, West End. Leader: Borough Council boiler house will now become the focus for a series Countryside Service Ranger. of walks and talks which will demonstrate how this Solent Blue Line nos 9/99. Eastleigh station. new technology works and the impact it is likely to have on woodland management. For booking and more information: 023 9259 5040. Sunday 2 November at 2.30pm Meet at: Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre – 4 miles south of Petersfield on the A3. Parking charges 35 apply. Grid ref: SU 719 184. Leader: Hampshire County TOWN & CITY WALK Council Countryside Service Ranger. Ghost Walk. Murders and mysteries of Old Stagecoach in Portsmouth no 38. Portsmouth. Cost: Adult £3 (children accompanying Petersfield/Havant station. a paying adult, free). . For more information: 023 9282 6722. Meet at: Square Tower, Portsmouth. Sunday 2 November at 10.00am & 1.30pm Leader: Portsmouth Visitor Information Service. 55 Titchfield Haven Portsmouth station. COUNTRY WALK/EVENT 2 hours Various. How to Watch Birds. It can take years to become Gosport Ferry. am expert bird watcher, but in just two hours you can learn lots of hints and tips to help you gain more 24 2525

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65 65 52 Friday 7 Friday COUNTRY WALK Thursday 6 Thursday EVENT EVENT Thursday 6 Thursday Leader: Leader: Meet at: Meet at: (Parking available). Totton. Meet at: Meet at: turn A31, off From at the Park. Farnham onto the 3 miles after turnapprox. A325, off the main road and The entrance is 300 Park. Woodland follow signs for the yards along on this the road, left. Leader: Leader: Meet at: Meet at: turn A31, off From at the Park. Farnham onto the 3 miles after turnapprox. A325, off the main road and The entrance is 300 Park. Woodland follow signs for the yards along on this the road, left. Leader: Leader: Trust Officers for a winter walk around Lower Test Officers Trust Test for a winter walk around Lower Wildlife Reserve to see what we can this discover no Sorry, Stout footwear recommended. season. Suggested Booking donation essential. £1.50. dogs. ower Test Marshes. Marshes. Test at Lower Wander Winter For further information John and O’Reilly booking: 023 8042 4206. These Little are Explorers ideal – for Series 2. The those who just have started pre-school. but programmeWood” “Babes is in similar the to with slightly longer walks and lots of chances to use the imagination both in the woods and back in the classroom during craftSuitable for 3 sessions. must be accompanied by an adult. to 4-year-olds, sensible outdoor clothing Wear and shoes to suit the weather (and the possibility of mud!). ential: Booking per essential: session. child, – Series 2. Wood Fun Babes and in activities the for toddlers of 12 months to 2.5 years – and their Following carers. a different woodland theme each week we head out into the fresh air for a lively then It’s back activity to walk. the classroom for story time and some wild Refreshments woodland crafts. for all included in the price. Book early to avoid sensible outdoor clothing Wear disappointment . and shoes to suit the weather (and the possibility of Pushchairs mud!). optional. Booking essential: session.

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68 42 TOWN/CITY WALK Wednesday 5 Wednesday COUNTRY WALK Wednesday 5 Wednesday COUNTRY WALK Wednesday 5 Wednesday COUNTRY WALK Tuesday 4 Tuesday Heritage Walk. Walk. Heritage to support our conservation work. For further information: Leader: Leader: Cemetery Road, off the Avenue. Cemetery Avenue. off the Road, Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: – 4 miles Parkingsouth of chargesA3. on Petersfield the apply. or park for free by the sea wall. Meet at: Meet at: 158. 158. Council Countryside Service Ranger. Leader: Leader: Meet at: Meet at: Totton. Calmore Industrial Road, Estate, Keyhaven Birdwatch. Birdwatch. Keyhaven winter and spring series of short walks with Steve Lankester to see the early winter arrival of birds on Suggested and marshes. Keyhaven Pennington donation £3. For further Steve information: Testwood Lakes Past and Present. Past Lakes and Present. Testwood Wildlife Reserves Lakes staff for a guided walk around the reserve present to the and discover past, future of this developing site for people and wildlife. Please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. All children no Mostly accessible stiles. gravel paths, most no be dogs. accompanied Sorry, by an adult. Suggested For donation further£1.50. information: Sam Dawson Walk. Wednesday park rangers. around the park in the company of one of the e-mail: e-mail: Saturday 8 November at 10.30am Thursday 13 November at 10.00am 75 Dundridge 32 East Boldre COUNTRY WALK 1.5 hours COUNTRY WALK 8 miles / 6 hours Winter Walk. Join a ranger on a guided walk around A Moderate Ramble with a Ranger No:39. Join one Dundridge followed by lunch in the Hampshire of our volunteer rangers to discover more about the Bowman pub, for those who wish to join us. history and wildlife of the New Forest. Cost: Adult £3; Child £1. Lunch is not included. These events are designed to build your confidence Meet at: Basingwell Street, Bishop’s Waltham. and understanding of the Forest so that you can Leader: Hampshire County Council Countryside feel comfortable exploring independently in the Service Ranger. future. So put on those walking boots and take the

first step on this exciting adventure. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and walking boots. Bring lunch and Sunday 8 November at 2.00pm refreshments. There is a pub lunch option for this 70 Southampton event. Suitable for 12 years+. Cost: £6 per person. Booking essential, as places TOWN/CITY WALK are limited: 023 8028 6840. Remembrance Walk, World War I and II. Meet at: Stockley car park. From Beaulieu, take the Walks are free, donations welcomed to support our B3055 towards Brockenhurst. Stockley car park is the conservation work. second on the left, just before a sharp bend. NOVEMBER For further information: 023 8067 1083 or Grid ref: SU 334 018. Leader: Forestry Commission. e-mail: [email protected] Wilts & Dorset no 112 (irregular). Meet at: Main gate by the Lodge at the end of Lymington station. Cemetery Road, off the Avenue. Leader: Southampton Tourist Guides Association. Various. Southampton station. Friday 14 November at 10.30am Sunday 9 November at 10.00am 50 Swanwick 1.5 hours 28 Brockenhurst COUNTRY WALK COUNTRY WALK 10 miles / 6 hours Autumn Splendours. Join reserves staff for a guided walk looking at what’s out and about on the A Strenuous Ramble with a Ranger No:38. Fill your reserve in autumn. Stout footwear or walking boots lungs with fresh air and get your heart pumping recommended. Suggested donation £1.50. while you find out more about the New Forest. Join For further information: Jo Trotter or us on one of these exciting rambles for a fascinating Jess Daish-Miller 01489 570240. introduction to this unique National Park. Join one of our volunteer rangers to discover more about the Meet at: Wildlife Reserve, Sopwith Way, Swanwick. Grid ref: SU 505 098. history and wildlife of the New Forest. Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. These events are designed to build your confidence and understanding of the Forest so that you can Sunday 15 November at 10.00am feel comfortable exploring independently in the future. So put on those walking boots and take the 24 Yateley Common first step on this exciting adventure. Wear suitable CYCLE RIDE 1.5 hours outdoor clothing and walking boots. Bring lunch and Take a leisurely ride around Yateley Common with refreshments. Suitable for 12 years+. Senior Ranger Ian Stoneman, taking in the scenery Cost: £6 per person. Booking essential, as places are and talking about management of the Common and limited: 023 8028 6840. the species found. Booking necessary: 01252 870425. Meet at: Knightwood Oak car park. From Lyndhurst Meet at: Wyndhams Pond car park, off Cricket Hill take the A35 towards Christchurch. About 4 miles Lane, Yateley. Grid ref: SU 823 597. Leader: Hampshire out of Lyndhurst turn left at the crossroads on to the County Council Countryside Service Ranger. Bolderwood Ornamental Drive. Knightwood Oak car park is the first on your left. Grid ref: SU 264 063. Leader: Forestry Commission. Sunday 16 November at 10.30am Wilts & Dorset nos 56/56A. Chichester Brockenhurst station. 38 COUNTRY WALK 2 hours Joan Edom Bird Walk. The first bird-watching walk of the season, held in memory of the harbour’s first conservation warden, Joan Edom who held bird walks at this time of day on winter Sundays for many 26 NOVEMBER 2727

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7 6 35 42 Wednesday 26 Wednesday COUNTRY WALK Sunday 23 Sunday TOWN & CITY COUNTRY COUNTRY WALK 23 Sunday COUNTRY WALK Saturday 22 Saturday adult, free). For more free). information: adult, Leader: Leader: Froyle and Bentley – Views Views from the North and Downs. Froyle Bentley – east farmlandVillage over Hall, From Froyle Lower Then north to pass and Bentley west over church. for a ReturnWell pub rolling lunch. through hills to the Upper grounds of “holy” a public school and through woods and Froyle, farmland.over An Area Area Steeped in History. An past Acre, Bramdean’s 12th Joans Ampner, Hinton century church and using footpaths back to Cheriton. 3 Gentle stiles. slopes. Meet at: Meet at: Recreation Ground (permission to park given). Grid ref: SU 760 441. Meet at: Meet at: Leader: Leader: Leader: Meet at: Free parking is by available the sea wall and closer parking can be found in the main car where park, charges apply. A guided walk Walk. Charles Christmas Dickens around the area where the Dickens family lived and Hear excerptsworked. from workthe novelist’s and indulge on seasonal refreshments. Meet at: Meet at: Cost: Autumn Birds at Keyhaven. Autumn Birds at Keyhaven. Please bird bring walk. Suggested a packed lunch. donation £3. For further Mary information:

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33 20 COUNTRY WALK Saturday 22 Saturday EVENT Saturday visit www.conservancy.co.uk Service Ranger. Service Ranger. Lane (off the A259, nearlyLane A259, (off opposite the the caravan dealer), Nutbourne, Roadside please parking, respect local residents. Cost: £6 as per Booking places person. essential, are limited: A Strenuous A Ramble Strenuous with a Ranger No:40. Join one of our volunteer rangers to more discover about the history and wildlife of the New Forest. These events are designed to build your confidence and understanding of the Forest so that you can feel comfortable exploring independently in the So future. put on those walking boots and take the suitable first Wear step on this exciting adventure. outdoor clothing and Bringwalking boots. lunch and Suitable for 12 refreshments. years+. Meet at: Meet at: M27, take the B3079 M27, towards Brook then left along the B3078 towards Fordingbridge. Continue for several then take the miles, signposted first Fritham. left, Continue past the next turn to Fritham on your right and Janesmoor car Pond park is on your left. Grid ref: Grid ref: Leader: Leader: Meet at: Meet at: A wonderful Night. evening of Fireworks fireworks for all the family a including small sideshow stalls, fun fair and rides on the miniature Fireworks train. start Tickets can be bought on the night at but 7.30pm. to disappointment save we recommend tickets are purchased in From advance. the Park Information Hamble Sports Centre, and veal’s some Complex, local post offices. In advance – Adult £4.50; Child £3. Cost: On In Child the Adult £3. advance £4.50; – Parking Child Adult is night £4. £6; free. – Meet at: Meet at: For more information: years. We stroll along We the harbour shoreline taking years. time to observe and identify For the beginnersbirds. to experts. Dress warmly and for muddy conditions. Bring No dogs if binoculars, them. please. you have For more information: Wednesday 26 November at 11.00am Sunday 30 November at 10.00am 29 66 COUNTRY WALK 2 hours COUNTRY WALK Winter Warmer. Join Wildlife Lakeside Bird Spotting. Join a ranger and a local Reserve staff for a guided walk around the reserve ornithologist for a stroll around Lakeside Country with the added bonus of finishing in time for lunch Park to spot and identify some of the resident in the welcoming warmth of a local pub. Please note wildfowl. that although the walk is short and on level ground, Meet at: Lakeside Pavilion, Lakeside Country Park. there is a stile to be climbed. Suggested donation Leader: Eastleigh Borough Council Countryside £1.50, (lunch not included). For further information: Service Ranger. Jim Day or Fran Penny 01425 472760. Solent Blue Line nos 9/99. Eastleigh station. Meet at: Alice Lisle pub, Rockford, Ringwood. Grid ref: SU 159 081. Sunday 30 November at 2.00pm Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. 48 Farlington COUNTRY WALK 2.5 miles Friday 28 November at 10.00am Farlington – The Official Tour. Join us for a leisurely guided walk around the sea wall at Farlington 21 Hayling Island Marshes, looking at the birds and other wildlife

NOVEMBER COUNTRY WALK 1.5 miles / 2 hours on the marsh and in the harbour. We’ll see lots of Birds at Sandy Point Local Nature Reserve and waders and wildlfowl and learn a little about the Black Point. A walk through the nature reserve to history of . Binoculars will be look for wintering birds and then onto Chichester available to borrow for the walk. Suggested donation Harbour mouth to search for birds on the water and £1.50. For further information: Jamie Marsh at the high tide. 01489 774439. For further information: 023 9247 6411. Meet at: Off the Eastern Road (A27/A2030) Meet at: Entrance to Sandy Point Nature Reserve in roundabout. Grid ref: SU 685 045. Seafarers Walk (to the east of Sandy Point road). Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. Grid ref: SZ 746 984. Leader: Hampshire County Council Countryside Service Ranger. Stagecoach in Hampshire nos 30/31. Sunday 30 November at 2.00pm Havant station. 5 Kings Somborne 6 miles / 2.5 hours Saturday 29 November at 10.00am COUNTRY WALK We leave the village by Red Hill before turning onto 29 Ringwood the path past Ashley New Buildings. At the cross COUNTRY WALK 2.5 hours roads we take the road and the path up to the beef Birdwatching – Especially for Beginners. unit, then east to Little Somborne. There is road Join Steve Harrington for a bird-watching walk with walking up to North Park and then back through the help on hand for beginners or more experienced woods to New Road and the village. bird-watchers. We will be watching from hides Meet at: Kings Somborne Village Hall. and taking a short walk. Sorry, no dogs. Suggested Grid ref: SU 359 309. donation £3. For further information: Paul Toynton Leader: S Rake, Kings Somborne Parish Council. 01725 518510 or Steve 01725 518502. Meet at: Blashford Lakes Wildlife Reserve Study Centre, Ellingham Drove, Ringwood. Grid ref: SU 151 078. Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust.

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