Top Things to do in South East England
Top Hotels in South East England
- 1. Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) Hotel
- 2. Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn
- 3. Hotel Pelirocco
- 4. The Grand Brighton
- 5. room2 Southampton hometel
- 6. Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel
- 7. The Holt Hotel
- 8. Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
- 9. The Runnymede on Thames
- 10. The Crown Manor House Hotel
10 Biking Trails in South East England That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in South East England, United Kingdom including The Watercress Way, Horton Country Park, Cuckoo Trail, Viking Coastal Trail, Crab & Winkle Way, The Phoenix Trail, Great Stour Way, Castleman Trailway, Meon Trail, Red Squirrel Trail.
Restaurants in South East England
1. The Watercress Way
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By DrAlRi
Well marked trail with information boards that explain the history. I use a small section in and around Sutton Scotney regularly. Perfect in current climate. Highly recommend.
2. Horton Country Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By holidayhoney65 - Chessington, United Kingdom
Horton Country Park can be accessed from many paths in the local area, we joined from Huntingate Walk in Chessington via farmers fields and a meeting with some lovely horses on route. You can walk a huge loop round Horton and it is beautiful in winter or summer but at this time of year wellies are recommend. It is busy as its a great spot for dog walkers and families, unfortunately also for very fast bike riders who zoom up behind you without a moments warning so be aware of that. Highly recommend especially now we are in Tier 4, a great place to get out and clear the mind.
3. Cuckoo Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Mamma1703 - Heathfield, United Kingdom
I use this to walk to the high street, so lovely and relaxing and no cars going by. Very friendly people and people walking their dogs. Very occasionally you see a horse but it often.
4. Viking Coastal Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By stewartc640 - Chatham, United Kingdom
We decided to walk part of the Viking Coastal Trail between Minnis Bay to Reculver and back on a mid-week morning in April. The walk is about 3.7 miles in each direction and is fairly level throughout and with a good walking surface. We had originally tried to park at Reculver and start the walk from there however the car parks there were full and so we ended up at Minnis Bay and in hindsight we thought this was the best option. We found ample free car parking along the front and additionally, there is a large ‘pay & display’ park should the free spaces be unavailable. At Minnis Bay, you will find cafes, a public house and public toilets. We also noticed a cycle hire shop who also seemed to do four person bikes which is an alternate way to enjoy a ride along the coast. We started our walk toward the Reculver towers which can be clearly seen in the distance, passing some colourful beach huts some of which were being prepared by their owners for the forthcoming summer season. There is a good wide footpath on the seawall to follow for the whole route but note that this is also shared with cyclists. On the way, the walker can enjoy the views out over the Thames Estuary towards Essex and on a clear day the wind farms and also some of the Thames forts can also be seen with the naked eye. On the other side may be seen farmland punctuated with small steams and waterways. If you own a pair pf binoculars we would recommend taking them on this walk. Along the way we noted several types of birds including swans, ducks, sparrows and the occasional Kestrel as well as gulls. On our return journey we even got to see a grey seal sunning itself on the shingle beaches. Arriving at the ruined church at Reculver, there is much to see here and there are also cafes and a public house close to a grassed area if you are looking for refreshments. There is a visitors centre (not open on the day of our visit due to covid restrictions), and public toilets. There are two reasonably sized pay and display car parks and public busses also serve the area if you are not intending to walk onward (or back). The remains of the Church itself is well worth a look around, there are some explanatory signs to help if you are unaware of its history. After taking refreshments at Reculver, we started back to Minnis Bay along the same route leaving the towers of the church behind us. I personally think that this direction gives the better views as you approach Minis Bay with the bay stretching out before you. Arriving back at Minnis Bay we enjoyed a well-deserved drink before driving home after what had been a thoroughly enjoyable coastal walk.
5. Crab & Winkle Way
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By rltw2018 - Gillingham, United Kingdom
We have walked this in both directions, but prefer to end in Whitstable, a cheeky beer on the beach is a nice reward. The walk its self is nice, it's not too hilly, and has some lovely scenery. It can get busy in parts, lots of dogs and families which is nice to see. Lots of cyclists are on the same path. Recommend it as an easy walk with or without kids, suitable for all.
6. The Phoenix Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By keefymabb - Haddenham, United Kingdom
Good level route that is a well maintained gravel track. Various places to sit and rest along the route and some interesting sculptures along the way.
7. Great Stour Way
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By RCL222 - Canterbury, United Kingdom
My daily stroll along The Great Stour Way starts from Westgate Gardens in Canterbury to Chartham and back. It is always a pleasure to spend time in nature and I specially love and enjoy this area of Kent
8. Castleman Trailway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Makingtime - Ringwood, United Kingdom
This is a lovely walking route. Going east from Ringwood the route goes towards the New Forest although it does come to a halt after less than two miles. Pity about this. There is an information board about the railway heritage. The path extends further to the west but we have only walked about one mile. The path is very relaxing. Not really suitable for cycles due to being narrow n places and a lot of walkers.
9. Meon Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By nckweeks - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
I haven't been doing a lot of exercise recently and it was a nice sunny day so I decided to put the bike in the car and head for the Meon Valley Trail. I'd done part of it many years ago and had the idea that I wanted to cycle it. The car parks at both ends are free which is unusual these days. Anyway I got cycling at a leisurely pace and it was great. Lots of scenery, rivers, forests and old railway stations. I did encounter one of these competitive types who did the equivalent of kicking sand in my face as he powered past me on his expensive Mountain bike. Well done him!! (sarcastic round of applause). That didn't ruin it for me though, I was more worried about getting a puncture and having to walk miles back to the car. The plan was to go half way and then come back. There are lots of signposts so you know where you are on the trail. I was having such a good time that when I got to the 5 mile sign I decided to keep going. A deer leapt out of the bushes and ran along in front of me for a bit which was a highlight. Also I saw lots of unusual birds of the feathered variety and the other type too. Another highlight was an Owl who swooped across the path just ahead of me and disappeared underneath a bridge. I kept going until I reached the West Meon end. I was a little disappointed that the trail had come to an end. Anyway I turned around and cycled back. I'm not that fit and by the time I reached Wickham I was knackered. I really enjoyed the ride and I expect I will be doing it again sometime. It's a pretty easy ride with not too many steep hills and a good way to spend a couple of hours.
10. Red Squirrel Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 907janef - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The red squirrel trail is for everyone, mostly easy flat paths. The section we explored was East from Merstone Station, there’s a large free car park. The station platform is still there. The actual red squirrel trail is well defined and cared for, and is for cyclists and walkers. The tempting paths leading off are quite often rough, and not always easy to follow. If you are new to the area do take a map.
