Holly Hill Woodland Park is a restored example of Victorian landscaped parkland. You will find ponds, exotic tree species, rock features and ornamental bridges as well as native woodland with a fabulous viewpoint over The River Hamble.

Just north of Winchester, this ancient beech woodland is one of the finest places in Hampshire to enjoy Spring bluebells. Be sure to look our for the resident population of muntjac deer.

Occupying a commanding position overlooking The Solent, Portchester castle makes a fascinating place to walk around in any season.

Follow the banks of The River Beaulieu to the picturesque ship building hamlet of Buckler’s Hard with its Georgian cottages running down to the quay. There is plenty for the whole family to see and do on this walk, which starts from the popular New Forest village of Beaulieu.

Kingley Vale, near Chichester, is one of the UK’s original national nature reserves with some of the oldest trees in the country. It is a truly atmospheric place to walk, and as well as the grove of ancient trees, you will also find spectacular views that stretch as far as the sea.

We went looking for a walk in The New Forest that would celebrate the late summer heather of the heathlands and this is what we found. Add in a trip to nearby Burley for an excellent day out in the national park.

Just a short hop from the A3 at Hindhead is this spectacular location. Managed by The National Trust, there is plenty to do with a café, nearby pub, picnic benches, miles of pathways and views that go on for miles.

A gentle walk from Petersfield town along the River Rother will bring you to Sky Park Farm where you can enjoy the resident deer from the footpath or pay to enter and experience more of what the farm has to offer families.

This little nature reserve packs in an awful lot. We managed to spend a few hours here last winter, and in the summer we probably could have spent even more!