Walking Trails in the Hamble Valley
There is always something to learn on a walk in the Hamble Valley, whether you choose to join a Hamble Valley Heritage Guide on a guided walk through the parishes and villages discovering the history of the area with stories of associations, local peculiarities, stories and legends, or walk one of the many self guided walking trails which can be obtained at local information points or requesting a copy.
Hamble Valley Offical Map
Make the most of the and summer by discovering the delights of the Hamble Valley. The Hamble Valley Official Map provides walking routes, trails and details for exploring some of Hampshire's finest countryside. From the long distance Strawberry Trail to circular trails around the villages of Botley and Hamble - ideal for afternoon ambles.
With 5 country parks and open spaces the Hamble Valley offers a varied day out time and time again for all the family, from children's trails at Itchen Valley Country Park to wide open spaces perfect for picnicking at Royal Victoria Country Park.
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Discover more of the Hamble Valley this summer and order a copy of the Hamble Valley Official Map from www.mapstop.co.uk alternatively call into the following stockists en-route to summer fun.
Contact Hamble Valley on 02380 237654 for a list of stockists or email hamblevalley@walkingdistance.co.uk
Cobbett Tail - A self guided walking trailaround Botley
Follow the footsteps of Botley's most famous resident, William Cobbett, who lived in Botley from 1805-1820, combining his passion for farming with his role as oneof the foremost political journalists of his time. This gentle new walk guides visitors around Botley village, which William Cobbett described as "the most delightful village in the world. It has everything in a village I love and none of the things I hate."
For a FREE copy of the Cobbett Trail email hamblevalley@walkingdistance.co.uk
or download a copy here to download a copy.
Long Distance Strawberry Trail
The Strawberry Trail route is a long distance self guided walking trail and stretches from Botley through to Netley. The trail goes across farmland and through woodland as well and the total circular route is approx. 15 miles, although feel free to start or stop at any point. The leaflet also details the river bus, which runs June to September, and passes through Hamble foreshore, Manor Farm Country Park and Swanick Marina - when tide and space permits, it will also stop at the Jolly Sailor pub! For a FREE copy of the Coast to Countryside leaflet detailing the Strawberry Trail email hamblevalley@walkingdistance.co.uk or click here to download a copy.
Hamble Rail Trail
The Hamble Rail Trail - an easy 4.5 mile walk along a disused railway track which was built towards the end of WW1 to transport aircraft from Manchester to Hamble. The trail links Hamble Common, Royal Victoria Country Park, the Solent Way and the long distance Strawberry Trail. For a FREE copy of the Hamble Rail Trail email hamblevalley@walkingdistance.co.uk or click here to download a copy.
Guided Walks
If you prefer to be led on a walk, join a Hamble Valley Tour Guide
on a seasonal (April to September) guided walk through the parishes
and villages of Hamble Valley. These are very popular and will give
you an insight into the history of the area with stories of famous
associations, the impact of local industry (including strawberry
growing, shipbuilding, railways and aviation) and local peculiarities,
stories and legends. They are generally gentle walks, lasting about
1 hours, and are usually free. Find out more by requesting the free
calendar of Hamble Valley guided walks by calling 023 8068 3340
Coach Tours are also available, round main points of interest in the borough. Prices are £40 for 1/2 day (not including coach hire.)
Tel : 0906 68 22 001 (calls cost 25p per min) • Email:hamblevalley@walkingdistance.co.uk
