Walking Hampshire
Trails
Holidays
Walking
The long distance footpaths in Hampshire provide the basis for many guided and self-guided walking holidays. The New Forest is a popular area for more leisurely walking breaks.
Let's Go Walking organise self-guided walking holidays based on the Avon Valley Path, Solent Way, Test Way and Clarendon Way long distance paths.
Contours Walking Holidays offer a South Downs Way long distance walk.
Ramblers Countrywide Walking Holidays run a guided walking holiday in the South Downs.
There are several companies that combine walking with nature, exploring the many unique wildlife habitats across Hampshire:
Project Fred run holidays and mini-breaks throughout the year in the New Forest, Dorset and Sussex.
Naturetrek, a Hampshire based travel company, offer wildlife holidays across the world. Closer to home are weekend breaks and holidays in the Hampshire Downs and New Forest.
The Travelling Naturalist also run wildlife holidays in the New Forest.
Do It Yourself
If you cannot find a suitable organised holiday then you could try planning one yourself:
Design your own trip based on the trails listed on this website and those listed in books of the region.
Design your own trails using our Trail Designer tool.
Book your accommodation and then plan your activities around walking and cycling events organised by local groups and organisations.
Need Help?
You may find this targeted Google search for walking holidays useful. If you need help or advice then please feel free to drop us a line and we will try our best to help.
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Groups
| Alton Ramblers | An active walking group covering a large area of East Hampshire and the South Downs. |
| Andover Ramblers | At the heart of walking in north-west Hampshire and the Test Valley. |
| Eastleigh Ramblers | Promoting rambling and protects rights of way within the Borough of Eastleigh. |
| Hants Walk 2030 | A friendly bunch of young walkers who enjoy the country, chat, fine food and the odd bevvy. |
| Meon Ramblers | A thriving group organising walks across Hampshire and in West Sussex, Surrey and Dorset. |
| New Forest Ramblers | Formed in 1969, New Forest Ramblers organise group walks across Dorset and Hampshire. |
| North East Hampshire Ramblers | A regular programme of walks held in the Farnborough, Aldershot and Fleet area. |
| North Hampshire Downs Ramblers | Interesting and broad based walks in North Hampshire, Berkshire, West Sussex and beyond. |
| Portsmouth Ramblers | Walking regularly in an area characterized by chalk downland, historic towns and idyllic villages. |
| Ringwood and Fordingbridge Footpath Soc | The Society provides a comprehensive programme of guided walks and social events throughout the year. |
| Romsey Ramblers | A comprehensive programme of more than 120 walks each year. |
| South East Hants Ramblers | Walks each week within 15 miles of Waterlooville, Havant, Hayling Island and neighbouring areas. |
| Southampton Ramblers | Working for ramblers in the Southampton, Totton and Waterside areas and surrounding areas. |
| Waltham Ramblers | A small friendly group walking regularly on alternate Wednesday mornings. |
| Winchester Ramblers | A walking group that is part of the Ramblers Association. |
