7 Historic Walking Areas in Hampshire That You Shouldn't Miss

April 26, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in Hampshire, United Kingdom including The Solent Way Walk, Portsdown Hill, The Weirs Winchester, Wilverley Plain, Hockley Viaduct, QE2 Mile, Mottisfont.
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1. The Solent Way Walk

South Baddesley Road, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Lymington SO41 5ZB England http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

The Solent Way Walk

Starting from Milford-on-Sea, this is a two-mile walk alongthe coast, ending at Hurst Castle, an ancient monument open year 'round, with a cafe. A ferry runs from the village of Keyhaven from Easter through summer months.

Reviewed By juliaandadam123 - Ashford, United Kingdom

We had some child free time and so got away for a couple of days and found ourselves having a lovely walk alongside the Solent. Paths were a bit wet (it’s a soggy November!!!) but views pleasant.

2. Portsdown Hill

north of Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth England [email protected]
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4.5 based on 339 reviews

Portsdown Hill

Reviewed By ShaunL - Clanfield, United Kingdom

It’s a nice walk up on the hill taking in the views. Plenty of space to park if you avoid a sunny weekend. I parked on the north side just past the Churchillian pub. Walked some of the footpaths looking both north into the South Downs and south with the views across Portsmouth and the Solent. There is a lot of history up here notably the forts but the hill was heavily used during World War Two. Check out the Portsdown Tunnels web page for more info.

3. The Weirs Winchester

Winchester England
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

The Weirs Winchester

Reviewed By ahuntercraigwinch - Winchester, United Kingdom

This is a lovely walk following the clear chalk stream between the two mills and a really cooling experience on a hot afternoon or balmy Summers evening. In Winter it is equally magic and rewarded with pubs at either end. The Black Boy in Wharf Hill and The Bishop on the Bridge.

4. Wilverley Plain

Burley Road, New Forest National Park Hampshire England http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/wilverley-enclosure.aspx
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Wilverley Plain

5. Hockley Viaduct

Hockley Link, Compton England http://www.winchester.gov.uk/roads-highways/hockley-viaduct/timeline/
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Hockley Viaduct

6. QE2 Mile

Southampton England https://www.southampton.gov.uk/search.aspx?q=QE2+Mile
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3.5 based on 21 reviews

QE2 Mile

7. Mottisfont

Mottisfont Ln, Mottisfont England +44 1794 340757 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont

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