Countryside Areas

Abbotstone Down

Alresford - Downland and woodland picnic site within the earthworks of an Iron Age hillfort near Old Alresford. Car park off B3046 road.
OS grid ref SU 585 362
 

Beacon Hill lron Age Hillfort

Newbury - Near Burghclere. An impressive hill fort on chalk grassland with extensive views over the North Wessex Downs. Car park off A34 road.
OS grid ref SU 463 575
 

Bishops Waltham Railway Path

Bishops Waltham - A permissive footpath following part of the former railway line between Bishops Waltham and Botley, from the roundabout on the A332/B3035 to the footpath by Brooklands Farm.
OS grid ref SU 550 174
 

Broxhead Common

Bordon - Near Lindford. Part of the Broxhead & Kingsley Commons, an area of open dry heathland which is of national importance for its bird and insect life. Car park off B3004 road adjacent to Lindford cricket pitch.
OS grid ref SU 806 370
 

Cheesefoot Head

Nr Winchester - A small viewpoint on the high downs to the east of Winchester. Car park off A272 Winchester-Petersfield road. Popular car park for ramblers joining the South Downs Way.
OS grid SU 529 278
 

Danebury Iron Age Hillfort

Stockbridge - A spectacular monument, enclosed by high ramparts, in a beautiful downland setting. The site is of national importance for both archaeology and nature conservation. Car park with toilets off the Stockbridge to Middle Wallop road.
OS grid SU 329 378
 

Deepcut Locks

Frimley - This compact 14-lock flight lifts the canal over 95ft in pretty short order. From the top lock the canal passes through a significant 1 -mile 70ft-deep cutting. Access is limited.
SO grid ref SU 920 563
 

Meon Valley Trail

West Meon - Meon Valley, from West Meon to Mislingford. Footpath, bridleway and cycleway following the route of the former railway line, open from West Meon to Knowle. Small car park at West Meon (old station).
OS grid ref SU 642 237
 

Odiham Castle

Hook - Near North Warnborough. Ruins of a 13th. Century royal hunting lodge, alongside the Basingstoke Canal. A scheduled ancient monument, known locally as "King John’s Castle".
OS grid ref SU 725 518
 

Petersfield Heath

Petersfield - The heath is all the more delightful for the surprise of finding its great expanse of grass, heathland and pond such a short walk from the High Street.
OS grid ref SU 755 266
 

Rockbourne Knoll Iron Age Hillfort

Martin - The site comprises part of a hill-fort, situated on a ridge of high ground to the west of Rockbourne. It is a scheduled ancient monument. Close to Rockbourne Roman Villa.
OS grid ref SU 099 185
 

Shawford Down

Winchester - Chalk downland and scrub, with a prominent series of strip lynchets.
OS grid ref SU 471 250
 

Test Valley Path (Test Way)

Romsey - Part of the Test Way long-distance footpath, established on the route of the disused railway line. Car parks at Stonymarsh and Horsebridge.
OS grid ref SU 336 270
 

Three Maids Hill

Winchester - A roadside belt of beech woodland, north of Winchester.
OS grid ref SU 460 339
 

Tidpit Down

Martin - Downland picnic area and access land with important archaeological features.
OS grid ref SU 072 181
 

West Down

Chilbolton, Andover - Woodland and downland open space and picnic area. Car park.
OS grid ref SU 386 390
 

Whitehill

Basingstoke, Newbury - Downland viewpoint on the north Hampshire downs. Car park off B3051 between Overton and Kingsclere.
OS grid ref SU 517 565
 

Walks

Long and Short walks listed on the Hampshire County Council site.