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: Titchfield Haven Visitor Centre. Chichester Cathedral to the church in Bosham, Grid ref: SU 534 024. Leader: Hampshire 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: Chichester Harbour 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, Bursledon, Southampton 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: Eastleigh 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 Portsmouth 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 NOVEMBER Tuesday 4 November at 10.30am Thursday 6 November at 10.30am 51 Testwood 65 Alice Holt Woodland Park COUNTRY WALK 2 hours EVENT 1.5 hours Testwood Lakes Past and Present. Join Testwood Babes in the Wood – Series 2. Fun and activities Lakes Wildlife Reserves staff for a guided walk for toddlers of 12 months to 2.5 years – and their around the reserve to discover the past, present and carers. Following a different woodland theme each future of this developing site for people and wildlife. week we head out into the fresh air for a lively Please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. activity walk. It’s then back to the classroom for story Mostly accessible gravel paths, no stiles. All children time and some wild woodland crafts. Refreshments most be accompanied by an adult. Sorry, no dogs. for all included in the price. Book early to avoid Suggested donation £1.50. For further information: disappointment . Wear sensible outdoor clothing Sam Dawson 023 8066 7929. and shoes to suit the weather (and the possibility of Meet at: Testwood Lakes Centre car park, off Brunel mud!). Pushchairs optional. Cost: £6 per child, per Road, Calmore Industrial Estate, Totton. Grid ref: SU 348 session. Booking essential: 01420 520212. 158. Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the Wednesday 5 November at 9.30am A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 42 Keyhaven yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. COUNTRY WALK 3 hours Leader: Forestry Commission. Keyhaven Birdwatch. Third in the regular autumn, Bentley/Farnham station. winter and spring series of short walks with Steve Lankester to see the early winter arrival of birds on Keyhaven and Pennington marshes. Suggested Thursday 6 November at 2.30pm donation £3. Alice Holt Woodland Park For further information: Steve 01590 682421. 65 EVENT 1.5 hours Meet at: Car park at Keyhaven, where charges apply, or park for free by the sea wall. Grid ref: SZ 306 140. Little Explorers – Series 2. These are ideal for Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. those who have just started pre-school. The programme is similar to “Babes in the Wood” but Wednesday 5 November at 10.30am with slightly longer walks and lots of chances to use the imagination both in the woods and back in Queen Elizabeth Country Park 68 the classroom during craft sessions. Suitable for 3 COUNTRY WALK 2 hours to 4-year-olds, must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday Walk. Come along on a gentle stroll Wear sensible outdoor clothing and shoes to suit the around the park in the company of one of the weather (and the possibility of mud!). Cost: £6 per park rangers. child, per session. Booking essential: 01420 520212. Meet at: Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre Meet at: The Forest Classroom, Alice Holt Woodland – 4 miles south of Petersfield on the A3. Parking charges Park. From the A31, turn off at Farnham onto the apply. Grid ref: SU 719 184. Leader: Hampshire County A325, after approx. 3 miles turn off the main road and Council Countryside Service Ranger. follow signs for the Woodland Park. The entrance is 300 Stagecoach in Portsmouth no 38. yards along this road, on the left. Grid ref: SU 811 417. Leader: Forestry Commission. Petersfield/Havant station. Bentley/Farnham station. Wednesday 5 November at 10.30am Friday 7 November at 10.00am Southampton 70 Totton TOWN/CITY WALK 52 2 hours Heritage Walk. Walks are free, donations welcomed COUNTRY WALK to support our conservation work. Winter Wander at Lower Test Marshes. Join Wildlife For further information: 023 8067 1083 or Trust Officers for a winter walk around Lower Test e-mail: [email protected] Wildlife Reserve to see what we can discover this Meet at: Main gate by the Lodge at the end of season. Stout footwear recommended. Sorry, no Cemetery Road, off the Avenue. dogs. Booking essential. Suggested donation £1.50. Leader: Southampton Tourist Guides Association. For further information and booking: John O’Reilly 023 8042 4206. Various. Southampton station Meet at: The Salmon Leap pub in Testwood Lane, Totton. (Parking available). Grid ref: SU 361 140. Leader: Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust. 25 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.