A long circular walk starting in the village of Vernham Dean. The route is undulating with some steep uphill’s and nice views of the Hampshire/ Berkshire countryside. We’ll follow sections of the Pewsey Vale Circular Way and Test Way, pass through 5 woodlands (hopefully with bluebells in flower!) and the villages of Combe, Linkenholt and Upton. Please bring lots of water, snacks and a packed lunch. We’ll have breaks as needed and lunch will be around mile 7. Including breaks, the walk is likely to take 7.5 hours. We’ll go for a very well-deserved drink at the end at The George Inn in the village. If you would like to stay for dinner at 6.15pm please also book on to the meal so I can organise pre-ordering.

If you would like to stay for dinner after the walk, I have booked a table for 15 people at The George Inn at 6.15pm. Deadline to book on is Friday 18th April as we need to pre-order. I’ll send out the menu nearer the time to those booked on.

Meeting at the Wickham car park (free) we will head along the old railway line before turning off and skirting around the 100 Acre Woods and through Woodend. Lots of pine trees, ferns and hopefully some sun. If there is no parking at the start point then please park in the community centre which is about 200m up the hill upon exiting the car park. Please car share where possible.

Burley is a popular Forest village with an intriguing folklore and history. There are several gift shops in the village that have a magic and folklore theme. The walk starts at the main car park (with public toilets) in the village centre before setting out on a circular walk around the edge of the village. There is a gentle uphill climb along Castle Hill Lane where there are good views across the Avon Valley. The route passes an ancient hill fort on Castle Hill before descending back to the village and along the edge of the open forest. Feel free to bring snacks/packed lunch but there will be a visit to the Queens Head pub once the walk is finished for those that want to have lunch there. There are also plenty of other pubs, restaurants / tea rooms and cafes in Burley should anyone wish to go somewhere else.

Starting from the Anglers Inn (15-20 minute walk from Eastleigh train station) we head north and gently uphill through residential areas of Bishopstoke, eventually escaping into countryside at Breach Sling Copse and continuing north across the Itchen floodplain to Kiln Lane. We then turn south and follow the river all the way back to our start point for a drink in the pub.

A long, circular walk through rolling countryside, pretty villages and alongside the River Test. We head north out of Whitchurch across fields for several miles to the picturesque village of Binley, then turn south towards St. Mary Bourne, walking alongside the Bourne Rivulet on the way into the village and our lunch stop. The route continues south along country roads, through farmland and woodland, eventually reaching Longparish and the River Test, which is split into smaller rivulets at this point and we’ll cross and walk alongside them at several points from here back to Whitchurch. Bring a packed lunch, snacks, water.

Setting out from Holly Hill Woodland Park we will make our way down past the lakes and through the woods to the shore path of the river Hamble and along to the Rising Sun Pub in Warsash.

A circular walk mostly in woodland, with avenues of rhododendrons that will hopefully be in flower. Please wear clothing/footwear appropriate for the weather. As this is a morning walk, we will have a couple of water/snack breaks, followed by a drink at the Cuckoo Inn pub afterwards. Attendance limited to 20 due to a small car park. Please consider car sharing.

This is a strenuous 16 mile walk from Shanklin to Ryde along the Isle of Wight coast. Where will be in the world's only commercial hovercraft from Portsmouth. Please note the world could be strenuous and hilly. We will be taking the Isle of Wight train from Shanklin to Ryde and then walking back on the coast. There is a 10 minute gap between landing in Ryde and taking the train to Shanklin. The return on hovercraft is £33.80 for Day return. Dogs allowed for need to be on a leash.

Starting from Catherington Lane Car Park, we will head west across Catherington Down and join the Monarchs Way which we will follow almost to Hambledon, before heading north through Glidden Farm. We will then loop back going across Broadhalfpenny Down.

Country walk in the gentle hills and woodland south of Winchester. It offers a variety of terrain, from pastures to woodland and easy tracks between hedgerows. There are some ploughed fields along the route and a few sheep! One of the surprised along the way is Marwell Zoo. There are nettles along some of the paths and if it’s been wet it may be muddy along the horse paths so please wear appropriate footwear. The walk is Dog friendly. Please bring a packed lunch and something to sit on. We will go for a drink at The Pheonix Inn at the end of the walk for anyone who wants to come along.

A circular walk from Canada through the New Forest via Bramshaw. A mix of gorse heathland, woodland and countryside. If it’s been raining, some bits in the New Forest may be a bit squelchy. Potential for horses, donkeys and cows. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring water/snacks. As this is a morning walk, we’ll not be stopping for lunch, but can visit The Rockingham Arms afterwards for a drink.

This is a relatively remote walk and offers a mixture of heath and woodland scenery with some good views across the varied New Forest landscape. Mainly all-weather forest tracks. There will be glimpses of Eyeworth Lodge and also skirts the Ashley Walk bombing range which was the testing ground for the famous ‘Dam Buster’ bouncing bombs used by the RAF during the Second World War. Dog friendly but need to be kept on a lead near grazing animals. Please bring a packed lunch and something to sit on. We will go for a drink at The Royal Oak at the end of the walk for anyone who wants to come along.

A 2-day, 1 night camping trip. Day 1 – 12.5 mile circular walk near Pewsey to include views of the Pewsey white horse. Day 2 – 11.5 mile circular walk that encompasses views of Stonehenge starting in Amesbury. Note, I will not have recced the walks but expect there to be hills and nice views. Walk start points: Day 1 – North Street Car Park, Pewsey. This is a free car park. Alternative car parking at the train station car park, but this will charge. Day 2: Bonnymead Park Playground, Amesbury. This is a free car park. Alternative parking at Amesbury Central car park, but this will charge. Campsite: Woodbridge Inn, North Newnton, Pewsey, SN9 6JZ. www.woodbridgeinn.uk Meals: Bring lunch for both days and breakfast for day 2. Dinner at Woodbridge Inn. Driving: We’ll meet at the walk start on Saturday (start time TBC) and drive to the campsite after the walk (10 min drive). Day 2, we would drive to the walk start from the campsite (20 min drive), then home afterwards, no doubt after a pub visit if people wish. Please car share if possible. Pewsey has a train station, however Amesbury does not, so if coming by train you will need to get a lift back and to/from the campsite. The campsite needs to know numbers by mid-May. Cost is £10 per person based on 16 people and we can pay by cash/card on arrival. *Please sign up by mid-May to reserve your spot. If nearer the time you cannot make the trip, I can try to find a replacement person, otherwise you will need to pay for your spot*