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WALKING

ROUTES

Our walking routes enable you to explore the diverse range of landscapes and places of interest around Alton.

Please remember these walks are in open countryside and care should be taken. Make sure you have appropriate clothing and especially footwear for the prevailing conditions. It is always advisable to carry drinking water, especially on hot days.

Every walking route has been carefully walked and mapped by the Walk Alton team; however, conditions can change over time. Please be aware that all walks are undertaken at your own risk. If you encounter a route that is no longer accessible, we encourage you to inform us at walkalton@gmail.com

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Distance from Alton (Miles)
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Duration (Hours)
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A Wheelie Good Walk around Flood Meadows, Alton

A Wheelie Good Walk around Flood Meadows, Alton

An accessible route devised for people with mobility issues; using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, it's also good for pushchairs.

Ackender Bluebell Walk

Ackender Bluebell Walk

A short walk in Ackender Woods, which becomes a sea of bluebells in April and May

Ackender and Thedden Loop

Ackender and Thedden Loop

A circular route around the hills and woods north-west of Alton

Alresford Abbotstone Loop

Alresford Abbotstone Loop

A charming circular walk from the historic market town and winding through the countryside to the quiet hamlet of Abbotstone.

Alresford Waterways and Watercress

Alresford Waterways and Watercress

A scenic route taking in the River Arle, working watercress beds and St. Mary's Church in Old Alresford

Alton to East Worldham Loop

Alton to East Worldham Loop

Exploring the countryside and great views south of Alton

Alton: The Six Hills

Alton: The Six Hills

A circular route, viewing Alton from all directions

Anstey and Holybourne Circuit

Anstey and Holybourne Circuit

A circular walk from Anstey Park to Holybourne and back

Bentworth: The Sun Inn Pub Walk

Bentworth: The Sun Inn Pub Walk

UNDER CONTRUCTION

Bighton: The Three Horseshoes

Bighton: The Three Horseshoes

A gently undulating circular loop from Bighton through a mixture of quiet lanes, open farmland, and woodland edges.

Chawton  to Upper Farringdon Loop

Chawton to Upper Farringdon Loop

A circular walk from Chawton to Farringdon and back

Chawton Village Loop

Chawton Village Loop

A walk steeped in Jane Austen’s legacy, winding through the historic village of Chawton and its surrounding estate.

Chawton Wood Loop

Chawton Wood Loop

A blend of quiet woodland and countryside charm, perfect for a refreshing quick escape.

Chilton Candover: The Yard - Big Aris Loop

Chilton Candover: The Yard - Big Aris Loop

A short loop around farmland with sweeping open views.

Colmore and Warren Corner Circuit

Colmore and Warren Corner Circuit

A circuit on the edge of the South Downs, with great views

East Tisted to Newton Valence via Rotherfield Park

East Tisted to Newton Valence via Rotherfield Park

An undulating circular walk through parkland and woods with far reaching views.

East Worldham: The Three Horseshoes Walk 1

East Worldham: The Three Horseshoes Walk 1

A circular walk from the Three Horseshoes pub in East Worldham

East Worldham: The Three Horseshoes Walk 2

East Worldham: The Three Horseshoes Walk 2

A circular walk from the Three Horseshoes pub in East Worldham

East Worldham: The Three Horseshoes Walk 3

East Worldham: The Three Horseshoes Walk 3

A circular walk from the Three Horseshoes pub in East Worldham

Four Marks: Old Wood and Swellinghill Pond

Four Marks: Old Wood and Swellinghill Pond

A mix of shaded forest paths and open stretches to visit the lovely Swellinghill Pond.

Four Marks: Woods and Copses Loop

Four Marks: Woods and Copses Loop

A circuit south east of Four Marks, taking in a section of the Writer's Way before looping back via Garthowen Garden Centre

Hinton Ampner: National Trust Walk

Hinton Ampner: National Trust Walk

A woodland walk combined with ridge-ridge top views across open fields

Kingsley & Wheatley Loop

Kingsley & Wheatley Loop

A lovely walk through farmland and forest with far reaching views from the highest point.

Lower Wield: The Yew Tree Pub

Lower Wield: The Yew Tree Pub

A charming circular route from this quintessential English countryside pub

Medstead: East Circular

Medstead: East Circular

An easy circular walk, mainly flat, passing through open farmland and woodland

Medstead: West Loop

Medstead: West Loop

This walk links local villages, woodland edges and quiet lanes with sweeping rural views.

Micheldever Wood

Micheldever Wood

A charming walk through the mature wood.

Oakhanger to Bordon Loop

Oakhanger to Bordon Loop

An interesting circular walk taking in Shortheath Common and the sandy tracks and pinewoods of the Slab and The Warren.

Old Alresford: Three Horseshoes Pub Loop

Old Alresford: Three Horseshoes Pub Loop

A lovely pub walk through scenic countryside along old drovers roads and country lanes.

Old Winchester Hill to Butser Hill

Old Winchester Hill to Butser Hill

Expect open ridgelines, gentle but consistent ascent to a rewarding summit, on this linear section of the South Downs Way.

Steventon via Oakley, Deane and Ashe

Steventon via Oakley, Deane and Ashe

Walking in the footsteps of Jane Austen: A circular walk from Oakley taking in Deane, Ashe and Steventon.

Totford: The Woolpack Inn

Totford: The Woolpack Inn

A lovely short circular route from The Woolpack Inn via Brown Candover.

Upton Grey: Weston Patrick & Three Castles Path

Upton Grey: Weston Patrick & Three Castles Path

A circular walk with high viewpoints, mainly through open countryside, with a pub and a cafe in the village.

West Tisted Circular

West Tisted Circular

An easy circular walk across open fields and along farm tracks and quiet lanes.

West Worldham Loop

West Worldham Loop

This walk offers a varied and scenic route through the countryside, combining gentle terrain with rich woodland and open views.

Weston Common to Weston Patrick

Weston Common to Weston Patrick

A circular walk from Weston Common via Weston Patrick

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