Chalton Windmill
On this walk, children will enjoy learning about the history of the windmill at the top of the hill.
The Basics
Time: 55 mins
Distance: 2 miles
Terrain: Gentle slopes, some narrow paths, kissing gates and a section on a quiet country road
Pushchair: No
Dogs: Yes (be aware rapeseed can sometimes be harmful to dogs if ingested)
Refreshments: None
Toilets: None
Parking: Space for a few cars on a grass verge where the footpath begins on New Barn Farm Lane, just north west of New Barn Farm (Postcode: PO8 0QG - W3W - tickets/jets/piled)
A gentle climb up to Windmill Hill rewards you with views across South Hampshire and The Solent as far as The Isle of Wight.
The Route
The footpath starts near New Barn Farm where there is a small amount of parking at the side of the road. Go through the metal gate and follow the footpath all the way to the windmill.
Beside the windmill you will meet a wooden gate. Do not go through the gate, but take the left hand path instead, heading away from the windmill across the middle of the field in the direction of the A3.
Go through the metal kissing gate at the opposite edge of the field and descend along a narrow path between two more fields. This path has an abundance of blackberries in the autumn.
The path will end with a metal gate onto New Barn Lane (there are also a couple of grass verge spaces for cars here if you wanted to do the route in reverse). Turn left and follow the quiet road back to your car.
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Did you know?
There has been a windmill on the site since 1289 and the current Grade II listed windmill is now a residential property.