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Beach, walks and trails

Beach, walks and trails. Located on Calshot Spit stretching out into the Solent - Calshot offers a unique view out over the water towards Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. Our site offers a secure base to park your car and explore the local area.

Denmead millennium trail

Denmead millennium trail. Route distance. 7.4 miles. Start point. Kidmore Lane car park. Download the route. Denmead millennium trail. A short history of Denmead village. Its roots as a village stretch back to the Middle Ages and traces of this

Chawton to Farringdon, a literary walk

Chawton to Farringdon, a literary walk. Route distance. 4.5 miles. Start point. Car park in the centre of Chawton. Download the route. Chawton to Farringdon literary walk. Points of literary interest shown on the map. This valley contains land

A beginner’s guide to Hampshire’s garden birds

We’ve written a handy guide to the five most common birds you’re likely to spot in your Hampshire garden.

Wayfarers Walk - Droxford to Denmead

Wayfarers Walk - Droxford to Denmead. Route distance. 5.5 miles. Start point. Droxford. Download the route. Droxford to Denmead walk. A short history of the Wayfarers Walk. The Wayfarers Walk is a 70-mile, long-distance walking route. The route will

Winter Garden Bird Explorer

Winter Garden Bird Explorer. self-guided family fun. Download to calendar. 28 December 2026 9:30am to 3pm. Saturday 28 November – Sunday 31 January. Self-guided family fun. The plants may be sleeping, but the garden is still full of life! Come for

Adventure holidays

Adventure holidays at Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre are jam-packed with activities

Keeping your boat on the Canal

Keeping your boat on the Canal. If you want to keep your boat on the Canal for longer than 28 days you will need to register it with us and apply for an Annual Licence and Mooring Agreement. All boats must comply with the Boat Safety Scheme and hold

Country parks

Case study: St Joseph’s School residential

Wondering what it’s like to take students on a residential trip to Calshot?

Special occasions

Elegant spaces in available for private hire at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Crabbing and fishing

Crabbing is a great family-friendly activity you can enjoy at River Hamble Country Park. Fishing may take place from Harbour Authority jetties subject to the approval of the Harbour Master

Visiting narrow boats and cruisers

Visiting narrow boats and cruisers. If you wish to bring your boat onto the canal you will need a Basingstoke Canal Authority licence. The Basingstoke Canal is an independent waterway, to bring your boat onto the canal you will need a Basingstoke

Country parks

Ropley loop

Ropley loop. Route distance. 4.11 miles. Start point. Ropley Parish Hall. A short description of the walk. Ropley is a beautiful parish located in the rolling hills between Winchester and Alton. It’s home to a large network of Public Rights of Way,

Fun outdoor games for children to play this summer

Playing outside and spending time together in the countryside is a great way to make memories and have fun, and there are so many activities to try.

Team building days at Calshot

Team building days at Calshot. Take part in team building activities that focus on developing effective communication, boosting confidence and strengthening team trust. How your group can benefit. Lower cost day visit option. Improves and develops

Den building

Enjoy some outdoor nature play with our den building area.

Longparish Forton loop

Longparish Forton loop. Route distance. 4 miles. Start point. Village Hall. Download the route. Longparish Forton Loop walk. A short history of Longparish. Longparish consists of many hamlets, including Forton, Middleton, Longparish Station, West

Navigation

The river is approached from Southampton Water. Entry is possible by day or night and at all states of the tide for vessels with draughts of 2.5 metres or less. 

A beginner’s guide to tree planting: what, how, where, when and why

Tree planting is one way we can all come together to make a big impact on mitigating the effects of climate change.

Equine barn

Our equine barn is the perfect environment for our horses and donkeys to live happily and healthily.

Attractions Country parks

Animal homes

Learn about different habitats and the various animals and plants that live in them

Staunton Way - Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Finchdean

Staunton Way - Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Finchdean. Route distance. 5 miles - 2 to 3 hours. Start point. Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Download the route. Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Finchdean walk. A short history of the Staunton Way. The

Sprats Hatch Bridge

Sprats Hatch Bridge. Grade II listed bridge. Built c.1792 and restored in 1975. The brick parapets were rebuilt after damage from a fallen tree in the 1987 storms. Accessible by public footpath only. Bridge.

Hook circular, West Green House

Hook circular, West Green House. Route distance. 5.4 miles. Start point. Village Centre. Download the route. Hook West Green House circular walk. A short description of the walk. This walk takes you through bluebell woods and open fields to West

Headley four bridges walk

Headley four bridges walk. Route distance. 6.25 miles. Start point. Headley High Street. Download the route. Headley four bridges walk. A short history of Headley. The village of Headley (meaning ‘clearing in the heath’) stands on high ground