WALK ALTON NEWS

If you're out on the footpaths this season, there's something new to keep an eye out for – and it's not a wildflower. The yellow-legged Asian hornet is spreading across southern England, and walkers are being asked to help. Over 150 nests have already been eradicated in Kent and Sussex, with sightings now confirmed in Hampshire and Dorset. The surge has prompted urgent action from the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) and DEFRA, who are calling on outdoor groups like ours

Walk Alton's accessible walks, designed by Sally and Jannine Stoodley for the Alton Walking Festival, made the news this week - and you can watch the short video here! Thank you to all involved!

One of the highlights of this year's Walking Festival is a circular walk designed with accessibility at its heart – and an opportunity to try something a little bit different.

Join the Alton Society and Hampshire Swifts for a free talk about this unique bird, which visits our town every summer.

We’re excited to be launching Alton Evening Walks in June 2026 – a new walking group created for people who’d love to walk with others but find weekdays, work, or family life make daytime and weekend walks tricky.

Spring has arrived around Hampshire, and with it comes one of the most beautiful sights of the year – carpets of bluebells in our local woodlands. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in April During April, several of the self-guided walks on the Walk Alton website pass through areas where bluebells are full bloom. It’s a wonderful time to explore the countryside, whether you’re looking for a short stroll or a longer countryside walk. We’ve highlighted a selection of Bluebell W

Next time you're walking round East Tisted, visit The Village Coffee Trailer

Are you ready for 31 days of varied and delightful walks in Alton and the surrounding area? Ranging from long hauls, to brief strolls, to mindful wanders that feature art, history, philosophy and so much more, the 2026 Alton Walking Festival promises to be another stunner.

Walk Alton has been advised to encourage walkers to avoid the Binswood area for the time being, as reports come in of aggressive behaviour from a local resident.

Walk Alton will be joining Cycle Alton to celebrate the launch of their new website with an afternoon of cycling fun on Saturday 28th March