Easy walks for the whole family
Hampshire Surrey Sussex
Catherington Lith
Whilst the grown ups admire the bluebells, wood anemone and other flowers that grow in this little woodland in spring, children can be kept entertained as they look out for the exquisite tree carvings hidden throughout this walk.
Puttles Bridge
This has to be one of the very best family walks in The New Forest. It is flat, short, signposted and has two paddling locations, picnicking spots, an ice-cream van, ponies and toilets. It can be busy in the summer, but pop on your wellies and have it to yourself in winter.
Queen Elizabeth Country Park
There is over 2,000 acres of open access woodland and downland to explore at this country park which also features a woodland play area and assault course.
Winkworth Arboretum
Visit the landscaped arboretum to see the colours change with each season. If you walk here in autumn, you will witness the glory of shades of gold, amber and red. Walk here in spring to see carpets of bluebells.
River Hamble Country Park
The walk may only be forty-five minutes, but you will spend a whole day here as there is so much to do in this riverside country park that even has its own farm!
Terwick Lupins
A walk for early summer, the spectacle each year of this meadow full of pastel shaded lupins is not to to be missed.
Every Ambling Path walk has a stand out feature that children will love including magnificent play areas, shallow rivers for paddling, epic country parks and ancient ruins to explore.
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