Overview of the Hampshire Countryside Service
What we do
The Service manages country parks, farms, nature reserves and public access to Hampshire’s countryside. It delivers work on nature recovery, climate change, trees, access and community wellbeing.
Hampshire Countryside Customer Contact Points
General enquiries
Any general questions, feedback, or enquiries about Hampshire Countryside services or sites that are not covered elsewhere on the website.
Email: [email protected]
Report a rights of way issue
For reporting and tracking problems on public rights of way (e.g. footpaths, bridleways). Not used for: pavements, roads, fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles.
Filming in Hampshire’s countryside
Enquiries related to filming requests on countryside sites.
Wedding hire
Enquiries about hiring wedding venues in the countryside service.
Local Access Forum / Hampshire Countryside Access Forum
For strategic input and advice on public access, outdoor recreation, and rights of way, and engagement with access planning and policy (not for individual issue reporting)
The Hampshire Countryside Access Forum (HCAF) is the statutory joint Local Access Forum which is managed under an agreement between:
- Hampshire County Council
- Southampton City Council
- Portsmouth City Council
It is an independent statutory body with members who represent the views of recreational users, land managers and others with an interest in countryside access. The main function of this group is to look at how the public rights of way network and access land is managed and improved, forum members will also be asked to comment on broader access, transport and countryside subjects, where there is an impact to the countryside, and access to it.
Key Video Content (Highly Accessible for Residents)
Hampshire Countryside Service – YouTube Channel with over 2,000 subscribers
youtube.com/HampshireCountrysideService
Includes videos on:
- Country parks and countryside sites
- Improvements to public access and walking routes
- Nature recovery and climate action
- Heritage and local history
- Volunteering and community involvement
Nature Recovery & Wildlife Videos
The Hampshire Countryside Service videos are short, accessible films designed to inform, inspire and reassure residents about how the County Council manages and supports Hampshire’s countryside.
Hidden Walks of Hampshire
Community Engagement Ranger led guided countryside walks across Hampshire. Including accessible routes and inclusive access. Promoting health, wellbeing and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Hidden Histories
History and hidden gems of our country parks, including farming, military heritage and communities.
Volunteering and Community Involvement
Promoting volunteering and social value for Hampshire Countryside Service.
hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/get-involved/volunteering
News, Features and Ongoing Updates
Up to date news and information about holiday activities, project updates, seasonal countryside information and nature, access and community stories.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/blog
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