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Every Monday at 10.30am Mondays to Friday October at 11.00am 35 54 HEALTH WALK TOWN/CITY WALK 1.5 hours Victoria Park Health Walk. A nice easy walk to City Highlights. This recently introduced tour the city’s Victoria Park with its attractive planting. highlights the main historic sites in Winchester city These walks are led by qualified volunteers who centre and takes place on days when there is only have undergone the National Walking the Way to one City Walking tour. Cost: Adult £4.50 (children Health training. These walks are a mixture of city and accompanying a paying adult, free). country walks and are a great way to improve fitness For more information: 01962 840500 or as well as make new friends. Please wear suitable www.winchestertouristguides.com footwear, comfortable clothing and bring along a Meet at: Tourist Information Centre, Guildhall, drink. New walkers should arrive10 minutes before Winchester. Leader: Winchester Tourist Guides. the start of a walk to complete a simple health Winchester station. questionniare. Most walks are wheelchair/buggy Various. friendly. The walks are free and all are welcome. After OCTOBER most walks there is an opportunity to have tea/ coffee – all we ask is that participants bring enough Every Monday at 2.00pm change to join us for tea/coffee afterwards, if they wish. For more information: 023 9268 8390. 77 West End Meet at: Asda, The Bridge Centre. HEALTH WALK 3 miles / 1 hour Leader: Portsmouth City Council. Health Walks. We warmly welcome you to come along and join in with this great form of exercise, Every Monday at 11.00am which is healthy, fun and free!! 56 For more information: 023 8068 4813. HEALTH WALK Meet at: Haskins Garden Centre, West End. Leader: Borough Council. Walking for Health. Fast pace walk 75mins, slow paced walk 50/60 mins. Every Monday at 7.00pm For more information: Jane Wilding 01256 845574 or www.basingstoke.gov.uk/leisure/health/walking/ 78 Bishopstoke weeklyprogramme.htm HEALTH WALK 3 miles / 1 hour Meet at: Eastrop Park. Health Walks. We warmly welcome you to come Leader: Borough Council. along and join in with this great form of exercise, which is healthy, fun and free!! Every Monday at 1.00pm For more information: 023 8068 4813. 35 Portsmouth Meet at: Stoke Park Road Woods car park, HEALTH WALK Bishopstoke. Leader: Eastleigh Borough Council. Pier to Pier Health Walk. Walk the length of the Every Monday at 7.30pm seafront from to . These walks are led by qualified volunteers who 35 Portsmouth have undergone the National Walking the Way to HEALTH WALK Health training. These walks are a mixture of city and Seafront Health Walk. An evening stroll country walks and are a great way to improve fitness along the seafront towards Eastney, returning via as well as make new friends. Please wear suitable Eastern Parade.These walks are led by qualified footwear, comfortable clothing and bring along a volunteers who have undergone the National drink. New walkers should arrive10 minutes before Walking the Way to Health training. These walks the start of a walk to complete a simple health are a mixture of city and country walks and are a questionniare. Most walks are wheelchair/buggy great way to improve fitness as well as make new friendly. The walks are free and all are welcome. friends. Please wear suitable footwear, comfortable After most walks there is an opportunity to have clothing and bring along a drink. New walkers should tea/coffee – all we ask is that participants bring arrive10 minutes before the start of a walk to enough change to join us for tea/coffee afterwards, complete a simple health questionniare. Most walks if they wish. are wheelchair/buggy friendly. The walks are free For more information: 023 9268 8390. and all are welcome. After most walks there is an Meet at: South Parade Pier. opportunity to have tea/coffee – all we ask is that Leader: Portsmouth City Council. participants bring enough change to join us for tea/ coffee afterwards, if they wish.

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72 58 HEALTH WALK Tuesday Every HEALTH WALK Tuesday Every HEALTH WALK Tuesday Every HEALTH WALK Tuesday Every Leader: Leader: Leader: Leader: Meet at: Meet at: around the back. around the back. Leader: Leader: We warmly We welcome you to come Walks. Health along and join in with this great form of exercise, This walk has fun and a free!! slow which is healthy, and fast walking group. For more information: Meet at: Meet at: Active Lifestyles – Walking to Health. Walking For more Active Lifestyles – information and to check that the walk will take place: Meet at: Meet at: Active Lifestyles – Walking to Health. Walking For more Active Lifestyles – information and to check that the walk will take place: Meet at: Meet at: For more information: For more information: . Start. the Walk day with an Early Bird Health invigorating walk along the seafront before work. These walks are led by qualified volunteers who to Way the undergoneWalking have the National These walks are a mixture Health of training. city and country walks and are a great way to fitness improve as well as make new Please friends. wear suitable comfortable clothing and bring footwear, along a New drink. walkers should arrive10 minutes before the start of a walk to complete a simple health Most questionniare. walks are wheelchair/buggy The walks are free and all are welcome. friendly. After most walks there is an opportunity to have tea/coffee – all we ask is that participants bring enough change to join us for tea/coffee afterwards, if they wish. Meet at: Meet at: For more information: For more information: Every Wednesday at 10.00am and are a great way to improve fitness as well as Eastleigh make new friends. Please wear suitable footwear, 69 comfortable clothing and bring along a drink. New 3 miles / 1 hour HEALTH WALK walkers should arrive10 minutes before the start of Health Walks. We warmly welcome you to come a walk to complete a simple health questionniare. along and join in with this great form of exercise, Most walks are wheelchair/buggy friendly. The walks which is healthy, fun and free!! This walk has a slow are free and all are welcome. After most walks there and fast walking group. is an opportunity to have tea/coffee – all we ask is For more information: 023 8068 4813. that participants bring enough change to join us for Meet at: Fleming Park Leisure Centre, Eastleigh. tea/coffee afterwards, if they wish. Leader: Eastleigh Borough Council. For more information: 023 9268 8390. Meet at: Stacey Centre. Every Wednesday at 10.00am Leader: Portsmouth City Council. 61 Liphook HEALTH WALK Every Wednesday at 10.30am

OCTOBER Active Lifestyles – Walking to Health. A variety of 35 Portsmouth walks encountering beautiful countryside and points HEALTH WALK of interest along the way. For more information and Canoe Lake, Southsea Seafront Health Walk. Enjoy to check that the walk will take place: 01730 234067. the fresh sea air along Southsea seafront.These walks Meet at: Newtown Surgery. are led by qualified volunteers who have undergone the National Walking the Way to Health training. Every Wednesday at 10.00am These walks are a mixture of city and country walks and are a great way to improve fitness as well as 60 make new friends. Please wear suitable footwear, HEALTH WALK comfortable clothing and bring along a drink. New Active Lifestyles – Walking to Health. All welcome walkers should arrive10 minutes before the start of for coffee afterwards. For more information and to a walk to complete a simple health questionniare. check that the walk will take place: 01730 262792. Most walks are wheelchair/buggy friendly. The walks Meet at: Winton House, 18 High Street (opposite are free and all are welcome. After most walks there Somerfields). is an opportunity to have tea/coffee – all we ask is that participants bring enough change to join us for Every Wednesday at 10.00am tea/coffee afterwards, if they wish. 59 Rowlands Castle For more information: 023 9268 8390. HEALTH WALK 2 miles Meet at: Canoe Lake café, Southsea. Active Lifestyles – Walking to Health. A 2-mile walk Leader: Portsmouth City Council. through woodland. For more information and to check that the walk will take place: 023 9241 2599. Every Wednesday at 11.00am Meet at: The Bank on the Green. 56 Basingstoke HEALTH WALK 1 hour Every Wednesday at 10.30am Walking for Health – *New Walk. 62 Headley For more information: Jane Wilding 01256 845574 or www.basingstoke.gov.uk/leisure/health/walking/ HEALTH WALK weeklyprogramme.htm Active Lifestyles – Walking to Health. A variety of Meet at: Aquadrome at West Ham Leisure Park. walks in and around Headley. For more information Leader: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. and to check that the walk will take place: 01428 717067. Every Wednesday at 1.30pm Meet at: Parish Office, Arford Road. 35 Portsmouth Every Wednesday at 10.30am HEALTH WALK Portsmouth Health Walk. Enjoy the historic 35 buildings and atmosphere of Old Portsmouth. HEALTH WALK These walks are led by qualified volunteers who Baffins Pond, Milton Foreshore Health Walk. A very have undergone the National Walking the Way to enjoyable walk with a wealth of wildlife.These walks Health training. These walks are a mixture of city and are led by qualified volunteers who have undergone country walks and are a great way to improve fitness the National Walking the Way to Health training. as well as make new friends. Please wear suitable These walks are a mixture of city and country walks footwear, comfortable clothing and bring along a 10 11

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56 35 TOWN/CITY WALK Wednesday 1 Wednesday HEALTH WALK evening Wednesday Every HEALTH WALK First Wed of each month Wed First Heritage Walk. Walk. Heritage to support our conservation work. For further information: Jane Wilding 01256 845574 Jane . On Wednesday evenings we Wednesday On for Health. Walking a have brisk walk for those who wish to prgogress to faster For walking more for information: fitness. Leader: Leader: Cemetery Road, off the Avenue. Cemetery Avenue. off the Road, Meet at: Meet at: uk/leisure/health/walking/weeklyprogramme.htm Meet at: Leader: Wilding for further details. Meet at: Meet at: Leader: Leader: . A A walk aimed at . Walk Health Walks Northern beginners.These walks are led by qualified volunteers Way who the undergoneWalking have the National These walks are a to mixture Health of training. city and country walks and are a great way to improve fitness as well as make new Please friends. wear comfortable clothing and bring suitable footwear, along a New drink. walkers should arrive10 minutes before the start of a walk to complete a simple health Most questionniare. walks are wheelchair/ The walks are free and all are buggy friendly. After most walks there welcome. is an opportunity to tea/coffee have – all we ask is that participants bring enough change to join us for tea/coffee if they afterwards, wish. For more information: Meet at: Meet at: drink. New drink. walkers should arrive10 minutes before the start of a walk to complete a simple health Most questionniare. walks are wheelchair/buggy The walks are free and all are welcome. friendly. Leader: For more information: For more information: After most walks there is an opportunity to have tea/coffee – all we ask is that participants bring enough change to join us for tea/coffee afterwards, if they wish. or e-mail: or e-mail: Every Thursday at 10.30am Every Thursday at 11.00am 35 Portsmouth 56 Basingstoke HEALTH WALK HEALTH WALK 1 hour Hilsea Lines Health Walk. Enjoy the wildlife on this Walking for Health. beautiful country walk. Those who want to do a For more information: Jane Wilding 01256 845574 little more can continue around the Western Moat. or www.basingstoke.gov.uk/leisure/health/walking/ These walks are led by qualified volunteers who weeklyprogramme.htm have undergone the National Walking the Way to Meet at: Walled Garden at Down Grange. Health training. These walks are a mixture of city and Leader: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. country walks and are a great way to improve fitness as well as make new friends. Please wear suitable Thursday 2 October at 2.30pm footwear, comfortable clothing and bring along a 65 Alice Holt Woodland Park drink. New walkers should arrive10 minutes before EVENT 1.5 hours the start of a walk to complete a simple health questionniare. Most walks are wheelchair/buggy Little Explorers – Series 1. These are ideal for OCTOBER friendly. The walks are free and all are welcome. After those who have just started pre-school. The most walks there is an opportunity to have tea/ programme is similar to “Babes in the Wood” but coffee – all we ask is that participants bring enough with slightly longer walks and lots of chances to change to join us for tea/coffee afterwards, if they use the imagination both in the woods and back in wish. For more information: 023 9268 8390. the classroom during craft sessions. Suitable for 3 Meet at: Scott Road car park. to 4-year-olds, must be accompanied by an adult. Wear sensible outdoor clothing and shoes to suit the Leader: Portsmouth City Council. weather (and the possibility of mud!). Cost: £6 per Every Thursday at 10.30am child, per session. Booking essential: 01420 520212. Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland 63 Whitehill Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the HEALTH WALK 2 miles A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and Active Lifestyles – Walking to Health. For more follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. information and to check that the walk will take Leader: Forestry Commission. place: 01730 234067. Bentley/Farnham station. Meet at: Forest Community Centre, Pinehill Road.

Thursday 2 October at 10.30am Every Friday at 11.00am Alice Holt Woodland Park 65 56 Basingstoke EVENT 1.5 hours HEALTH WALK 1 hour Babes in the Wood – Series 1. Fun and activities Walking for Health. for toddlers of 12 months to 2.5 years – and their For more information: Jane Wilding 01256 845574 carers. Following a different woodland theme each or www.basingstoke.gov.uk/leisure/health/walking/ week we head out into the fresh air for a lively weeklyprogramme.htm activity walk. It’s then back to the classroom for story Meet at: Popley Fields Community Centre. time and some wild woodland crafts. Refreshments Leader: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. for all included in the price. Book early to avoid disappointment . Wear sensible outdoor clothing Every Friday at 9.30am and shoes to suit the weather (and the possibility of Eastleigh mud!). Pushchairs optional. Cost: £6 per child, per 69 session. Booking essential: 01420 520212. HEALTH WALK 3 miles / 1 hour Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland Health Walks. We warmly welcome you to come Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the along and join in with this great form of exercise, A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and which is healthy, fun and free!! follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 For more information: 023 8068 4813. yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. Meet at: Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak. Leader: Forestry Commission. Leader: Eastleigh Borough Council. Bentley/Farnham station. Every Friday at 10.00am 67 Hamble HEALTH WALK 3 miles / 1 hour Health Walks. We warmly welcome you to come 12 OCTOBER 13 1 hour 2 hours 2.5 hours at 8.00am at 2.00pm

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Join us for a walk to see seasonal fungi October 01428 712892. Sustainability Centre, Sustainability East Centre, Meon. At the roundabout StarveAcre. where the Parish Office, Arford Arford Road. Parish Office, Haven Visitor Centre. Visitor Centre. Titchfield Haven Queen Queen Elizabeth CountryVisitor Centre Park SU 843 592. SU 843 592. Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. Wildlife Hampshire & I.O.W 023 9236 3652. Grid ref: SU 719 184. Hawley Headley Clanfield Titchfield Titchfield Haven Petersfield/ station. Petersfield/Havant Stagecoach in Portsmouth no 38. 55 43 64 62 Sunday 5 Sunday October COUNTRY WALK First Sunday First of Sunday the month HEALTH WALK Every Sunday HEALTH WALK Sunday 5 Sunday COUNTRY WALK Leader: Leader: Active Lifestyles – Walking to Health. Walking For more Active Lifestyles – information and to check that the walk will take place: Active Lifestyles – Walking to Health. Walking New longer Active Lifestyles – monthly walks on the first Sunday of For the month, more information and to check that the walk will take place: Council Countryside Service Ranger. Grid ref: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: at the Woodside, take exit B3272 to A30, crosses the next roundabout take the third exit into Ministry of Parking at Defence available road. 300yds. Grid ref: SU 534 024. Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: – 4 miles Parking south of chargesA3. on Petersfield the apply. Council Council Countryside Service Ranger. Fungus Foray. Fungus Foray. Stout footwear Hawley. at StarveHawley Hill, Acre, No dogs recommended. please. Suggested For donation further£1.50. information: Vaughan Peter Accompanied child £2.50 (includes admission to the nature reserve for the day). Bearded Tits and An Other autumnal Birds. walk Bearded to find the attractive but plus elusive bearded enjoy tit, some early morning birdwatching. Booking essential:

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54 68 COUNTRY WALK/EVENT Saturday 4 Saturday TOWN/CITY WALK Every Sat in HEALTH WALK Every Saturday HEALTH WALK Every first Fri of the month Leader: Leader: Leader: Leader: or www.winchestertouristguides.com adult, free). For more free). information: adult, . Refreshments for available a for Health. Walking small charge. For more information: Jane Wilding 01256 For 845574 Jane more information: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Leader: Leader: weeklyprogramme.htm Meet at: or We warmly We welcome you to come Walks. Health along and join in with this great form of exercise, fun and free!! which is healthy, For more information: For booking and more information: boiler house will now become the focus for a series of walks and talks which will demonstrate how this new technology works and the impact it is likely to on have woodland management. Talk. & Walk Boiler Guided Woodfuel For more information: For more information: along and join in with this great form of exercise, fun and free!! which is healthy, Winchester. Winchester. Meet at: Meet at: Kings and Castles. In the takes you around morning, passing the cathedral, Winchester, the centre of the Great Hall and the sites of King Charles II’s palace. royal Mitres and Mortarboards. In the follows afternoon, Castle, the Wolvesey River Itchen before passing house Austen’s and Winchester Jane College, the cathedral. Cost: Wednesday 8 October at 10.30am Thursday 9 October at 2.30pm 68 Queen Elizabeth Country Park 65 Alice Holt Woodland Park COUNTRY WALK 2 hours EVENT 1.5 hours Wednesday Walk. Come along on a gentle stroll Little Explorers – Series 2. These are ideal for around the park in the company of one of the park those who have just started pre-school. The rangers. programme is similar to “Babes in the Wood” but Meet at: Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre with slightly longer walks and lots of chances to – 4 miles south of Petersfield on the A3. Parking charges use the imagination both in the woods and back in apply. Grid ref: SU 719 184. Leader: Hampshire County the classroom during craft sessions. Suitable for 3 Council Countryside Service Ranger. to 4-year-olds, must be accompanied by an adult. Stagecoach in Portsmouth no 38. Wear sensible outdoor clothing and shoes to suit the Petersfield/Havant station. weather (and the possibility of mud!). Cost: £6 per child, per session. Booking essential: 01420 520212. Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland Second Wed of each month at 2.00pm Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the OCTOBER Portsmouth A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and 35 follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 HEALTH WALK yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. Northern Walks Health Walk. A walk aimed at Leader: Forestry Commission. beginners.These walks are led by qualified volunteers Bentley/Farnham station. who have undergone the National Walking the Way to Health training. These walks are a mixture of city and country walks and are a great way to improve Saturday 11 October from 12.00noon fitness as well as make new friends. Please wear Royal Victoria Country Park suitable footwear, comfortable clothing and bring 20 along a drink. New walkers should arrive10 minutes EVENT before the start of a walk to complete a simple Pumpkin Festival. A whole afternoon of pumpkin fun health questionniare. Most walks are wheelchair/ to raise money for the Jubilee Sailing Trust! Have a buggy friendly. The walks are free and all are go at one of the many pumpkin related activities and welcome. After most walks there is an opportunity try some pumpkin produce! Not forgetting the giant to have tea/coffee – all we ask is that participants pumpkins and of course our pumpkin boat races! bring enough change to join us for tea/coffee For more information: 023 8045 5157. afterwards, if they wish. Meet at: The Chapel, Royal Victoria Country Park. For more information: 023 9268 8390. Leader: Hampshire County Council Countryside Meet at: Castle. Service Ranger. Leader: Portsmouth City Council. First in Hampshire & Dorset no 16/16A.

Thursday 9 October at 10.30pm Netley station. Netley ferry. 65 Alice Holt Woodland Park EVENT 1.5 hours Sunday 12 October at 7.00am Babes in the Wood – Series 2. Fun and activities 79 Lyndhurst for toddlers of 12 months to 2.5 years – and their COUNTRY WALK carers. Following a different woodland theme each Deer Rut in the . Join us for a New week we head out into the fresh air for a lively activity walk. It’s then back to the classroom for story Forest walk to see the deer rut, led by Hampshire time and some wild woodland crafts. Refreshments Mammal Group committee member Martin Noble. for all included in the price. Book early to avoid Booking essential. Suggested donation £3. disappointment . Wear sensible outdoor clothing For further information and booking: and shoes to suit the weather (and the possibility of Natalie Rogers 01489 774406. mud!). Pushchairs optional. Cost: £6 per child, per Meet at: Blackwater car park. From Lyndhurst, take the session. Booking essential: 01420 520212. A35 towards Christchurch, 2 miles out from Lyndhurst turn left into Rhinefield Drive. The car park is located on Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland the left-hand side, approx. 0.5 mile along the drive. Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the Grid ref: SU 268 047. A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. Leader: Forestry Commission. Sunday 12 October at 10.00am Bentley/Farnham station. 71 Bishop’s Waltham COUNTRY WALK

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65 28 Tuesday 14 Tuesday COUNTRY WALK Tuesday 14 Tuesday EVENT Leader: Leader: Meet at: Meet at: take Whitefield the Moor Rhinefield road of the village. 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: For more information: For more information: Meet at: These walks are a mixture of city and country walks and are a great way to fitness improve as well as make new Please friends. wear suitable footwear, comfortable clothing and bring along a New drink. walkers should arrive10 minutes before the start of a walk to complete a simple health Most questionniare. The walks are walks are wheelchair/buggy friendly. free After and most all walks are there welcome. is an opportunity to tea/coffee have – all we ask is that participants bring enough change to join us for tea/ if they coffee afterwards, wish. Food for free? We Wild will Foods of We the Food Forest. for free? explore the history and folklore of wild food and how to identify and prepare Wear a forest cuisine! Bring a suitable snack outdoor clothing and footwear. and a if field guide, one. you have Suitable for 12 years+. Booking essential: Booking essential: Nordic walking Walking. is an enjoyable Nordic form of walking which with suit poles, all ages and a wide rangeIt was of developed fitness levels. to enable cross country skiers to train throughout the a It’s great way to raise your heartyear. rate and burn up to 48% more calories than you would just It can walking. developed into a real workout and it’s perfect for those who want to walk at a gentle pace be exercising You’ll and some have healthy exercise. your upper body as well as your legs whilst the poles reduce strain Classes on are your joints. run in 3 or 4 week courses for beginners with sessions for improvers run at the same Beginnerstime. are advised to book all the classes in a course whilst improvers can come for any or all of their sessions. No Suitable dogs for Sensible footwear adults. please. and clothing. poles or hire them for £1 For per booking session. and more information:

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49 44 HEALTH WALK Second Sunday Second of Sunday the month TOWN/CITY WALK Sunday 12 Sunday EVENT Sunday 12 Sunday October COUNTRY WALK Sunday 12 Sunday Eastleigh Borough Council Countryside Service Ranger. Service Ranger. Service Ranger. looking for the abundant autumn fungi and wildlife. advisable as partsWellies boots Walking or of the Suggested For donation £1.50. route can be muddy. further David Jewsbury information: Autumn Walk in Pamber Forest. in Pamber Walk Forest. Autumn (evenings) or 07836 493677 (daytime). Artistry in Memorials Walk. ArtistryWalk. in Memorials donations welcomed to support our conservation For work. further information: e-mail: . A scenic walk . Walk Milton Health Foreshore across Milton Common foreshore.These walks are led by qualified volunteers who undergonehave to Way Health training. the Walking the National Leader: Leader: Cemetery Road, off the Avenue. Cemetery Avenue. off the Road, Meet at: Meet at: dog food (non fish variety) per person. Meet at: Bowring and his prickly pals! Graham will be CountryValley Parkvisiting Itchen with hedgehogs from Linden Rescue Centre and will be able to give you help and advice on how to make your garden hedgehog friendly and how you can help Drop them in survive anytime between the winter. 11.00am–3.00pm. Hedgehog Rescue! Meet at: Meet at: 621. 621. Leader: Leader: Meet at: Meet at: Fungi Foray – The A Moors guided LNR. walk Fungi – to Foray enjoy the varied species of fungi found around the site. car park is at the far end of a large open grassy area, on activity walk. It’s then back to the classroom for story the right-hand side. Grid ref: SU 274 027. time and some wild woodland crafts. Refreshments Leader: Forestry Commission. for all included in the price. Book early to avoid Wilts & Dorset nos 56/56A. disappointment . Wear sensible outdoor clothing Brockenhurst station. and shoes to suit the weather (and the possibility of mud!). Pushchairs optional. Cost: £6 per child, per session. Booking essential: 01420 520212. Tuesday 14 October at 10.00am Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the 72 A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and COUNTRY WALK follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 Sweet Chestnuts Galore! A mid-week walk around yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. Leader: Forestry Commission. Netley Common collecting as many sweet chestnuts as we can. Come and find out what else can be Bentley/Farnham station. done with chestnuts other than roasting. Recipes will be provided and maybe even a tasting session! Walk OCTOBER free, but donations are welcome. Thursday 16 October at 2.30pm Meet at: Youth Shelter, by Hightown Primary School, 65 Alice Holt Woodland Park Tunstall Road, Thornhill. Leader: Hampshire County EVENT 1.5 hours Council Countryside Service Ranger. Little Explorers – Series 2. These are ideal for those who have just started pre-school. The Wednesday 15 October at 10.00am programme is similar to “Babes in the Wood” but with slightly longer walks and lots of chances to 36 North Common use the imagination both in the woods and back in COUNTRY WALK 1.5 miles / 2 hours the classroom during craft sessions. Suitable for 3 Those Migrant Birds. A short walk at North to 4-year-olds, must be accompanied by an adult. Common to search for migrant birds, plus a transfer Wear sensible outdoor clothing and shoes to suit the to to view the high tide roost of weather (and the possibility of mud!). Cost: £6 per wading birds. Booking essential: 023 9247 6411. child, per session. Booking essential: 01420 520212. Meet at: Small free car park at North Common, Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland . From the bridge onto Hayling, first left Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the towards Northney Marina and Langstone Hotel, but A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and follow the road round past the entrance to the marina follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 and hotel. Shortly you will pass some houses on your yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. left, look for the car park entrance (with height barrier) Leader: Forestry Commission. on your left. Leader: Hampshire County Council Bentley/Farnham station. Countryside Service Ranger. Stagecoach in Portsmouth nos 30/31 Havant station. Saturday 18 October at 8.00am Wednesday 15 October at 2.00pm 30 Burley 6 miles / 5.5 hours 22 Lepe Country Park COUNTRY WALK COUNTRY WALK/EVENT 1.5 miles / 2 hours A Moderate Ramble with a Ranger No:34. Fill your lungs with fresh air and get your heart pumping Fungi Foray. Come and find out more about the while you find out more about the New Forest. Join wide range of mushrooms found growing around the us on one of these exciting rambles for a fascinating park. Refreshments provided. Cost: £4 per person. introduction to this unique National Park. Join one of Booking essential as places are limited. 023 8089 9108. our Volunteer Rangers to discover more about the Meet at: Park office. Grid ref: SZ 456 985. Leader: history and wildlife of the New Forest. Hampshire County Council Countryside Service Ranger. These events are designed to build your confidence and understanding of the Forest so that you can feel comfortable exploring independently in the future. Thursday 16 October at 10.30am So put on those walking boots and take the first step 65 Alice Holt Woodland Park on this exciting adventure. Wear suitable outdoor EVENT 1.5 hours clothing and walking boots. Bring some refreshments. Babes in the Wood – Series 2. Fun and activities Suitable for 12 years+. Cost: £6 per person. Booking for toddlers of 12 months to 2.5 years – and their essential, as places are limited: 023 8028 6840. carers. Following a different woodland theme each Meet at: Anderwood car park. Turn right off the A35, 3 miles south west of Lyndhurst (just after the crossroads week we head out into the fresh air for a lively 16 OCTOBER 17

1.5 hours at 2.00pm at 10.00am at am 10.30

5 miles / 2.5 hours Grid ref: SU 811 417. Roy Burton, Volunteer. Volunteer. Roy Burton,

01420 520212. Adult £3; Child Adult £1. £3; Cost: Leader: Leader:

£5 per session. £5 Bringper session. your own

A walk on country tracks lanes, October October

October

Cost: Cost:

The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland Woodland Alice Holt The Forest Classroom, Recreation Ground car park. St Anthony’s School, Primate School, Road. Anthony’s St

Forestry Commission. Hampshire County Council Countryside Hampshire Hampshire County Council Countryside Alice Holt Woodland Park Woodland Alice Holt St Mary Bourne Kites Croft Bentley/Farnham station.

1 73 65 Tuesday 21 Tuesday EVENT Sunday 19 Sunday COUNTRY WALK 20 Monday COUNTRY WALK Service Ranger. Service Ranger. Service Ranger. Service Ranger. and footpaths with fine downland views. Ups and Downs. 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: Grid ref: SU 421 504. Leader: Leader: Meet at: Fungi Foray – Kite’s Croft LNR, Titchfield Titchfield Common. LNR, Croft – Fungi Kite’s Foray A guided walk to enjoy the varied species of fungi found around the site. Meet at: Leader: Leader: Nordic walking Walking. is an enjoyable Nordic form of walking which with suit poles, all ages and a wide rangeIt was of developed fitness levels. to enable cross country skiers to train throughout the a It’s great way to raise your heartyear. rate and burn up to 48% more calories than you would just It can walking. developed into a real workout and it’s perfect for those who want to walk at a gentle pace be exercising You’ll and some have healthy exercise. your upper body as well as your legs whilst the poles reduce strain Classes on are your joints. run in 3 or 4 week courses for beginners with sessions for improvers run at the same Beginnerstime. are advised to book all the classes in a course whilst improvers can come for any or all of their sessions. No Suitable dogs for Sensible footwear adults. please. and clothing. poles or hire them for £1 For per booking session. and more information:

3 hours 1.5 hours

at 9.30am at 1.00pm

at 11.00am

from am 10.30 2 miles / 2 hours

01489 772813. wander in and around Hampshire County Forestry Commission.

A Apple Trail. Learn fascinating Trail. Apple Eastleigh Borough Council Cost: 50p per trail.

Leader: Leader: Leader: Leader:

Cost: £1 per person.

October October

01590 682421.

October October Leader: Leader: Try out Try our

Weston Shore car Weston park. Notice board in Toplands car park within Toplands Notice board in High Wood Barn, Itchen Valley CountryValley Itchen Barn, Wood High Wildlife Wildlife Reserve Blashford Lakes car park to SU 728 038. SU 728 038. SU 151 079. SU 151 079. SU 248 058. SU 248 058.

Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. Wildlife Hampshire & I.O.W

Westwood Woodland Park Woodland Westwood Manor Farm Country Park Itchen Valley Country Valley Park Itchen

Eastleigh station. Solent Blue Line nos 9/99. Wilts & Dorset nos X34/X35/175/176.

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29 23 COUNTRY WALK Sunday 19 Sunday COUNTRY WALK Sunday 19 Sunday COUNTRY WALK Sat/Sun 18/19 COUNTRY WALK Saturday 18 Saturday Council Countryside Service Ranger. Leader: Leader: Discover he t Acorns…Discover rich harvestTiny of From fruits seeds, and nuts provided by the trees and hedgerows of Manor Farm Country Park on this leisurely autumnal Explore guided the walk. country park and learn tips on tree identification from a Parkingcountryside chargeBooking £2. ranger. as places essential, are limited: Meet at: Meet at: Grid ref: Grid ref: Manor Farm Country Pylands Bursledon, Lane, Park, Southampton Just M27. SO31 off 1BH. J8, Meet at: Meet at: Countryside Service Ranger. Park, West End. End. West Park, Meet at: Meet at: Trail. Apple facts about apples and earn a locally produced Suitable for apple. Come 6 anytime years+. between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Meet at: Meet at: the north of Ellingham Drove, by the Tern Hide. Hide. the northTern by of the Ellingham Drove, Grid ref: Grid ref: with the Ornamental Drives). Anderwood with Anderwood car the parkOrnamental Drives). is about 0.5 mile along on this the road, right-hand side. Grid ref: Blashford Lakes Bird Bash. Blashford Bird Lakes Bash. Wildlife Reservethe Blashford Lakes to find the autumn migrants and early winter visiting birds. Suggested For donation further£3. information: Steve Lankester Autumnal A Ramble. leisurely family stroll around looking at the Westwood autumnal the woods of colours and finding out about the wildlife that can be Westwood. found in Wednesday 22 October at 10.00am Thursday 23 October at 10.00am 2 East Meon 28 Brockenhurst COUNTRY WALK 11 miles / 5.5 hours COUNTRY WALK 2.5 miles / 2 hours Views from and Meon. A circular walk A Easy Ramble with a Ranger No:35. Fill your lungs from East Meon via The Way to with fresh air and get your heart pumping while Butser Hill, where there are great views of you find out more about the New Forest. Join us and the Meon Valley. Then north over downland on one of these exciting rambles for a fascinating to Froxfield Green and returning through rolling introduction to this unique National Park. Join one of wooded farmland. our Volunteer Rangers to discover more about the Meet at: The car park in Workhouse Lane, East Meon, history and wildlife of the New Forest. signed (south) from minor crossroads at west of the These events are designed to build your confidence village. From West Meon (A32), take the minor road and understanding of the Forest so that you can feel 3 miles east of the village. From Langrish (A272), take comfortable exploring independently in the future. the minor road 2.2 miles west through the village to So put on those walking boots and take the first step the crossroads. The car park is where the on this exciting adventure. Wear suitable outdoor

OCTOBER crosses Workhouse Lane. Grid ref: SU 678 222. Leader: R Hannah. clothing and walking boots. Bring some refreshments. Cost: £4 per person. Booking essential, as places are Stagecoach in Hampshire no 67. limited: 023 8028 6840. Winchester station. Meet at: Blackwater car park. Take the A35 from Lyndhurst towards Christchurch. At the Ornamental Drive crossroads, turn left and Blackwater car park is Wednesday 22 October at 10.30am about 1.5 miles on the left-hand side. 45 Smannell Grid ref: SU 268 047. Leader: Forestry Commission. COUNTRY WALK Wilts & Dorset nos 56/56A. Autumn Woodland Walk. Join us for a short walk to Brockenhurst station. find fungi, late season flowers and fruits and to enjoy the autumn colours. Suggested donation £1.50. For further information: Mike Wildish 01264 356427. Thursday 23 October at 10.30am Meet at: North side of minor road from Smannell to 65 Alice Holt Woodland Park Stoke at Ridges Copse. 1.5 hours Grid ref: SU 389 498. EVENT Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. Babes in the Wood – Series 2. Fun and activities for toddlers of 12 months to 2.5 years – and their Fourth Wed of each month at 2.00pm carers. Following a different woodland theme each week we head out into the fresh air for a lively Portsmouth 35 activity walk. It’s then back to the classroom for story HEALTH WALK time and some wild woodland crafts. Refreshments Northern Walks Health Walk. A walk aimed at for all included in the price. Book early to avoid beginners. These walks are led by qualified volunteers disappointment . Wear sensible outdoor clothing who have undergone the National Walking the Way and shoes to suit the weather (and the possibility of to Health training. These walks are a mixture of city mud!). Pushchairs optional. Cost: £6 per child, per and country walks and are a great way to improve session. Booking essential: 01420 520212. fitness as well as make new friends. Please wear Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland suitable footwear, comfortable clothing and bring Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the along a drink. New walkers should arrive10 minutes A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and before the start of a walk to complete a simple follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 health questionnaire. Most walks are wheelchair/ yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. buggy friendly. The walks are free and all are Leader: Forestry Commission. welcome. After most walks there is an opportunity Bentley/Farnham station. to have tea/coffee – all we ask is that participants

bring enough change to join us for tea/coffee afterwards, if they wish. Thursday 23 October at 2.30pm For more information: 023 9268 8390. 65 Alice Holt Woodland Park Meet at: Port Solent Cinema. EVENT 1.5 hours Leader: Portsmouth City Council. Little Explorers – Series 2. These are ideal for those who have just started pre-school. The programme is similar to “Babes in the Wood” but with slightly longer walks and lots of chances to 18 OCTOBER 1919 3 hours 2 hours

at 9.00am at 2.00pm Cost:

023 8036 0395. from am 11.00 from 10.00a m

Eastleigh station. 023 8045 5157. Cost: £1.50 per trail. SU 432 222. SU 432 222.

Nov

John Buckley will lead SU 462 157. SU 462 157.

Netley ferry. Eastleigh Borough Council Check out our spooky Grid ref: Grid ref:

Sun 2 Nov Sun 2 October Martin Rand will lead a walk to look

01489 774406. Grid ref: Grid ref: October Leader: Leader:

Oct – Oct – Itchen Valley CountryValley Parking Park. permitsItchen Hiltingbury HiltingburyRecreation Ground, High Wood Barn, Itchen Valley CountryValley Itchen Barn, Wood High Royal Victoria Country Royal Park. Hampshire County Council Countryside

Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. Wildlife Hampshire & I.O.W Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. Wildlife Hampshire & I.O.W Itchen Valley Country Valley Park Itchen Chandlers Ford Itchen Valley Country Valley Park Itchen Royal Victoria Victoria Country Park Royal Netley station. Solent Blue Line nos 9/99. First in Hampshire & Dorset no 16/16A.

47 49 49 20 Leader: Leader: Sunday 26 Sunday COUNTRY WALK COUNTRY WALK 25 Saturday COUNTRY WALK Sat 25 COUNTRY EVENT WALK/ Sat 25 Service Ranger. Service Ranger.

Countryside Service Ranger. Meet at: will be available. Leader: Meet at: Meet at: Chandlers Road, Ford. Horrors. Hallowe’en trailHallowe’en and win a Come prize. anytime between 11.00am and 3.00pm. Meet at: End. West Park, Leader: There have There been have some spooky Trail. Hallowe’en goings on at the Follow park. this sefl-guided trail to solve the clues and win a small prize. £1 per from trailavailable the chapel sheet, from Suitable for children 10.00am–4.00pm. up to 11 For years more old. information: Meet at: Hampshire Mammal Group members on a walk CountryValley Parkaround Itchen to empty small mammal traps and record the species that are found. This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about small mammal survey techniques and to practice your small mammal identification as Booking places essential, are skills. limited to 10. For Admission further£3. information and booking: Natalie Rogers Small Mammal Trapping. Trapping. Small Mammal Suburban Safari. Suburban Safari. at the native and introduced trees of Chandlers Ford after available the walk Tea in their autumn splendour. at 21 ChandlersSuggested Pine donation Road, Ford. MartinFor information: £1.50. Rand

£6 per

Hampshire 2.5 hours at 9.45am at 10.00am at 10.00am

Cost: Cost: 01420 520212. Leader: Leader: 4 miles / 2 hours 13 miles / 6 hours 01962 864440.

Grid ref: SU 811 417. Tony Maxse. Maxse. Tony

www.conservancy.co.uk SU 529 362. SU 529 362. Leader: Leader:

October October October

Join fungus expert Phil Budd for a

Grid ref: Grid ref:

Micheldever Wood car on park, Wood the road to Micheldever Havant railway station. Havant railway station. Abbotstone Abbotstone Down car beside park, the The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland Woodland Alice Holt The Forest Classroom,

Chichester Harbour Conservancy. Conservancy. Forestry Commission.

Micheldever Havant Abbotstone Abbotstone Down Havant station. Bentley/Farnham station. Stagecoach in Portsmouth nos 30/31.

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37 46 COUNTRY WALK Saturday 25 Saturday COUNTRY WALK Saturday 25 Saturday COUNTRY WALK Saturday 25 Saturday & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. Wildlife & I.O.W Leader: Leader: 01243 512301 or visit A linear walk from Walk. to Havant Havant along the line of the Old train to Langstone and then along the shoreline to finish in Emsworth. Cafés and pubs in Emsworth. Return independently by bus or (Information train. will be at available the start). For more information: This lovely circuit follows the Three Castles Path This circuit lovely follows the Armsworthto and then returns via Bighton to Alresford where Old Arlewe follow the River and pass the We ArleburyAbbotstone site of Park. medieval village on the way back to the car park. Three Castles Path and Watercress Beds. Watercress Three Castles Path and Northington. Leave the A33 Northington. (Roman the Leave road) at Lunways (Roman post). Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Grid ref: SU 585 361. B3046, 1.5 miles B3046, north Alresford. of Old 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. 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!). child, per session. Booking essential: Booking per essential: session. child, Fungus Foray. Fungus Foray. foray in Micheldever Woods. Booking essential. Booking essential. Woods. foray in Micheldever Suggested For no donation furtherdogs. £3. Sorry, information Maryand booking: Sunday 26 October at 10.00am Sunday 26 October at 2.00pm 31 Ellingham, Harbridge & Ibsley 5 Kings Somborne COUNTRY WALK 10 miles / 6 hours COUNTRY WALK 5.5 miles / 2.5 hours A Strenuous Ramble with a Ranger No:36. Fill your Walking to Horsebridge we take the path to lungs with fresh air and get your heart pumping Bossington and then up to Houghton. We turn east while you find out more about the New Forest. Join through the water meadows, up to How Park and us on one of these exciting rambles for a fascinating then back to the village down Froghole. introduction to this unique National Park. Join one of Meet at: Kings Somborne Village Hall. Grid ref: SU 359 our Volunteer Rangers to discover more about the 309. Leader: S Rake, Kings Somborne Parish Council. history and wildlife of the New Forest. These events are designed to build your confidence and understanding of the Forest so that you can Sunday 26 October at 2.00pm feel comfortable exploring independently in the Netley Common future. So put on those walking boots and take the 74 first step on this exciting adventure. Wear suitable COUNTRY WALK OCTOBER outdoor clothing and walking boots. Bring lunch and Fungi Fantastic. Come and discover the amazing refreshments. Suitable for 12 years+. Cost: £6 per array of mushrooms this site has to offer! person. Booking essential, as places are limited: Cost: Adult £2; Child £1. 023 8028 6840. Meet at: The entrance off the A27 Kanes Hill Road, Meet at: High Corner Inn car park. Follow the road opposite Netley Firs Close. from Bolderwood, past Milkham Inclosure towards Leader: Hampshire County Council Countryside RIngwood. Turn right down a gravel track where you Service Ranger. see a large sign for the High Corner Inn. Follow the

track until you come to the pub. Grid ref: SU 197 107. Leader: Forestry Commission. Sunday 26 October at 2.00pm Wilts & Dorset no X3. 70 Southampton TOWN/CITY WALK Sunday 26 October at 10.30am Wildflower Walk. Walks are free, donations welcomed to support our conservation work. 4 Catherington For further information: 023 8067 1083 or COUNTRY WALK 5.5 miles / 2.5 hours e-mail: [email protected] Late Summer Walk. A walk through woodland and Meet at: Main gate by the Lodge at the end of over downs to enjoy the countryside and views. Cemetery Road, off the Avenue. Leader: Southampton Tourist Guides Association. Meet at: The car park at the top of , near the school and The Farmer pub, Various. Southampton station. Catherington Lane. Grid ref: SU 695 145. Leader: B Mowatt, Horndean Parish Council Rights of Last Sunday of the month at 2.30pm Way Group. 35 Portsmouth Stagecoach in Portsmouth no 37. HEALTH WALK 1 hour Milton Foreshore Health Walk. A scenic walk Sunday 26 October at 2.00pm across Milton Common foreshore. These walks are led by qualified volunteers who have undergone 48 Farlington the National Walking the Way to Health training. COUNTRY WALK 2.5 miles These walks are a mixture of city and country walks The Official Tour. Join us for a leisurely guided walk and are a great way to improve fitness as well as around the sea wall at , looking at make new friends. Please wear suitable footwear, the birds and other wildlife on the marsh and in the comfortable clothing and bring along a drink. New harbour. We’ll see lots of waders and wildfowl and walkers should arrive10 minutes before the start of learn a little about the history of . a walk to complete a simple health questionnaire. Binoculars will be available to borrow for the walk. Most walks are wheelchair/buggy friendly. The walks Suggested donation £1.50. For further information: are free and all are welcome. After most walks there Jamie Marsh 01489 774439. is an opportunity to have tea/coffee – all we ask is Meet at: Eastern Road (A27/A2030) roundabout. that participants bring enough change to join us for Grid ref: SU 685 045. Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W tea/coffee afterwards, if they wish. Wildlife Trust. For more information: 023 9268 8390. Meet at: The Good Companions, Moorings Way. Leader: Portsmouth City Council. 20 2121

OCTOBER

£4. £4.

1.5 hours

Cost: Cost: at 6.00pm at 10.00am at 10.00am or 1 mile / 2 hours 01420 520212. Chichester Harbour 3.5 miles / 2.5 hours

Grid ref: SU 811 417.

Leader: Leader: 023 8089 9108. 01243 512301 Adult £4; Child £2. Child Adult £2. £4; Cost:

October October Grid ref: SZ 456 985.

October

Initially Initially in the free car visitor’s park at Park office. Park office.

The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland Woodland Alice Holt The Forest Classroom,

Hampshire County Council Countryside Forestry Commission. Burley Lepe Country Park Chichester Bentley/Farnham station.

30 38 22 Thursday 30 Thursday COUNTRY WALK Wednesday 29 Wednesday COUNTRY WALK/EVENT Wednesday 29 Wednesday EVENT Conservancy. Service Ranger. Service Ranger. Chichester Marina (off the A286, Chichester 2 Marina miles A286, south (off the of we will then Chichester), drive through the barrier to park down by the shoreline. visit www.conservancy.co.uk A Easy Ramble with a Ranger No:37. Fill your lungs with fresh air and get your heart pumping while you find out more about the Join New us Forest. on one of these exciting rambles for a fascinating introduction to this unique Join National one Park. of Booking essential, as Booking places For essential, are more limited. information and booking: Lepe in the Dark. Join the rangers for a rare chance to explore the park after Spot dark. the lights along look the for signs Solent, of nocturnal life and have round off We’ll the a evening go at bat detecting. with hot drinks around Bringthe bonfire. your own lanterns and torches. Leader: Leader: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: Meet at: 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: grow colder, many of the Alice creatures Holt at grow colder, prepare to hibernate. On this discovery walk we will play games and look out for the many signs Sensible Suitable for 3 Autumn. to of 5-year-olds. Booking footwear and essential. clothing. For booking and more information: Woodland Coppicing – A Family Coppicing Fun – Session. Woodland a Have go at the ancient work cutting of coppicing, tree stems and down ten-year-old preparing them for future Bringuse. a snack for a break and Minimum age to gardening use gloves. the tools 8 No younger ones dogs years, may attend. please. For more information: For more information:

1 hour 2 hours Cost: £1 Leader: Leader: at 10.00am at 10.30am

from 10.00a m 0.5 mile / 1 hour

01489 570240. Child £3.50; Cost: Child £3.50;

Nov

023 8089 9108. SU 151 079. SU 151 079. Netley ferry. 023 8045 5157. Grid ref: SZ 456 985. at various times (see below) Sun 2

When you go walking in Swanwick

October October Grid ref: Grid ref:

Oct Oct – Wildlife Wildlife Reserve, Sopwith Swanwick Lakes The Chapel, Royal Victoria Country Royal Park. The Chapel, Park office. Park office.

Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. Wildlife Hampshire & I.O.W Hampshire County Council Countryside Alice Holt Woodland Park Woodland Alice Holt Swanwick Royal Victoria Country Park Royal Lepe Country Park Netley station. First in Hampshire & Dorset no 16/16A.

65 50 20 22 EVENT COUNTRY WALK/EVENT Tuesday 28 Tuesday Mon 27 COUNTRY WALK/EVENT COUNTRY EVENT WALK/ Tuesday 28 Tuesday Mon 27 Service Ranger. Service Ranger. As Amble.the nights drawAnimal in and the days Self-led activity Follow children’s the trail. Trail. Tree answering trail, the questions along the way to find out more about the trees growing at Lepe. No per need just child. to turnbook, up and a have go! For more information: Meet at: Meet at: Swanwick. Way, Leader: For more information: For more information: Meet at: Leader: Adult £1.50 (small extra charge for side-show Under 8 activities). years old 8 at years 6.00pm; old and All upwards children 6.45pm must be or 7.45pm. please accompanied Booking by an essential, adult. purchase tickets from the park information centre. A The That magical Park. Go night Bump in Things full of intrigue and mystery awaits you as you join the grey lady on a journey around the Make park. an amulet at the start of your walk to protect you from the strange characters lurking in the woods! a After have go the on walk, a number of spooky side-show stalls Join and the activities. walk in fancy dress and receive a small gift. Hampshire County Council Countryside Service Ranger. Meet at: Meet at: Lakes Wildlife Wildlife Reserveyou might be Lakes woods, surprised at the strange An folk event who live there. based on recycling man-made for 4–7-year-olds, and natural objects Bringto make puppets. outdoor Suggested or sensible clothes. Wellies clothes and donation £2.50 For per furtherchild. information: Wild Wood Folk. Folk. Wood Wild or Jess Daish-Miller Trotter Jo our Volunteer Rangers to discover more about the Leader: Forestry Commission. history and wildlife of the New Forest. Wilts & Dorset nos 56/56A. These events are designed to build your confidence Brockenhurst station and understanding of the Forest so that you can feel comfortable exploring independently in the future. So put on those walking boots and take the first step Friday 31 October at 2.30pm on this exciting adventure. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and walking boots. Suitable for 12 years+. 35 Portsmouth Cost: £4 per person. Booking essential, as places are TOWN & CITY WALK limited: 023 8028 6840. Ghost Walk. Murders and mysteries of Old Meet at: Vereley car park. Take he road out of Burley Portsmouth. Cost: Adult £3 (children accompanying towards Picket Post, Ringwood. Vereley is the first car a paying adult, free). park on the right past the turning for Crow. For more information: 023 9282 6722. Grid ref: SU 197 052. Leader: Forestry Commission. Meet at: Square Tower, Portsmouth. Wilts & Dorset no X34/X35/175/176. Leader: Portsmouth Visitor Information Service. Portsmouth station. OCTOBER Various. Friday 31 October at 10.00am Ferry. Alice Holt Woodland Park 65 Friday 31 October at 7.00pm EVENT 1.45 hours All Hallows Weave. Weave your way to Alice Holt 49 Itchen Valley Country Park and celebrate Hallowe’en in a natural way – making EVENT 1.5 hours willow and tissue lanterns as a group. Lanterns will Autumn Tales for Hallowe’en. Story teller Fiona then be left to dry and participants will be able Moore will be here to entertain us with some to return at 6.00–7.00pm for a woodland lantern Autumn tales for Hallowe’en. Not too scary! procession and apple bobbing. Children should be Cost: Adult £4.50; Concessions £3.50; 5 years and over and accompanied by an adult. Family ticket £13 (2 adults, 2 children). Sensible footwear and clothing. Booking essential. Booking necessary. 020 8046 6091. Cost: £10 per family group. For booking and more Meet at: Visitor Centre, Lakeside Country Park. information: 01420 520212. Leader: Eastleigh Borough Council Countryside Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland Service Ranger. Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the Solent Blue Line nos 9/99. A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and Eastleigh station. follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. Leader: Forestry Commission. Bentley/Farnham station.

Friday 31 October call for information 28 Brockenhurst COUNTRY WALK Hallowe’en Fright Trail. When darkness descends on the forest, no woodland creature stirs for fear of disturbing the unearthly ones who are free to wonder on this night. Dare you join them on the trail of fear? Wear suitable outdoor clothing and walking boots. Bring torches and lanterns. Suitable for wheelchair users. There is a limited amount of closer parking available. Please ask at the time of booking. Suitable for 8 years+. Cost: Adult £5; Child £3. Booking essential, as places are limited. For time of the walk, booking and information: 023 8028 6840. Meet at: Blackwater Arboretum, a 10 minute walk from Blackwater car park. Take the A35 from Lyndhurst towards Christchurch. At the Ornamental Drive crossroads turn left and Blackwater car park is about 1.5 miles on the left-hand side. Grid ref: SU 268 047. 22