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.
Cobbett Tail - A self guided walking trail around 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 one of 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
