Waterlooville

On this walk, children will enjoy learning about the history of the windmill at the top of the hill.

The privately owned windmill peeps out over the hedge

Update September 2025 - The windmill is currently under scaffolding while the sails are being restored. This is expected to take 18 months.

The Basics

Time: 1 hour

Distance: 3.3 km / 2 miles

Terrain: Gentle slopes, some narrow paths, kissing gates and a section on a quiet country road.

Pushchair: This route is not suitable for pushchairs.

Dogs: Dogs are welcome on this walk.

Refreshments: There are no refreshment opportunities.

Toilets: There are no public toilets.

Public Transport: There is no suitable public transport to this location.

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)

Views from Chalton Windmill spread as far as the sea

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 windmill is privately owned and behind a hedge, but it is an iconic landmark that makes a striking target for children to walk to.

The Route

The footpath starts just west of New Barn Farm where there is a small amount of parking at the side of the road. This is on your right just past New Barn Farm if coming from Blendworth, or on your left just before New Barn Farm if coming from the A3. The path is to the side of a large metal gate, adjacent to another large, padlocked metal gate and opposite a log across a field entrance. Go around the metal gate and follow the footpath all the way to the windmill. As you approach the top of the hill, the hedge to your left will give way to open field, providing you with far reaching views across southern Hampshire.
To the right of the windmill property you will meet a gate. Do not go through the gate, but instead turn left with the boundary hedge of the windmill on your right. The grassy path heads away from the windmill across the middle of an open 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 fences. This path has an abundance of blackberries in the autumn.
The path will end with a metal gate onto New Barn Lane. Turn left and follow the quiet road up the hill and back to your car.

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There has been a windmill on the site since 1289 and the current Grade II listed windmill is now a residential property.

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Chalton Windmill

Waterlooville

On this walk, children will enjoy learning about the history of the windmill at the top of the hill.

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 windmill is privately owned and behind a hedge, but it is an iconic landmark that makes a striking target for children to walk to.

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