Meet the animals at Hockey’s Farm Shop & Café, a family run business in the New Forest, before embarking on a circular walk across the heath with views over Chibden Bottom.

In May and June, the Rhododendron Wood at Leith Hill is a riot of colour and scent. Start a woodland walk here and then climb to The Tower for the best views in South-East England.

This linear walk takes you down from Beacon Hill Nature Reserve into the Meon Valley, where you can get refreshments from a riverside pub before making your way back up the hill again.

Roydon Woods Nature Reserve is regarded as one of the best places to see bluebells in the New Forest. As well as ancient woodland copses and grassy meadows, this walk also includes a wide shallow ford over the Lymington River.

Street Croft Farm, between Alton and Basingstoke, is a working farm with farm shop and café. Kids can see a wide range of farm animals before starting our walk where you will find bluebells and golden fields of rapeseed.

This historic parkland between Leatherhead and Dorking is a much valued place for recreational walks. Multiple trails pass through woodland, grassland and beside the river Mole, revealing fabulous views along the way.