And we are so lucky that whether you are looking for a coastal or a woodland walk there are plenty of fantastic options to choose from across the Portsmouth area. Here are just some of our favourites:
![In a perfect position at the top of the city, Farlington Marshes is a great choice for a winter stroll. You can either do the whole circular route, or can cut through the grass for a shorter walk taking in the scenic views.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEwZTc5YTZmLWVkNzctNDIwYS04YWZkLThmYmVhNTVhYTljZDpiZDdkZjE5Mi01YmJmLTRiNWUtODA1Yi1hY2ZiZTM0NGZjYjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Farlington Marshes
In a perfect position at the top of the city, Farlington Marshes is a great choice for a winter stroll. You can either do the whole circular route, or can cut through the grass for a shorter walk taking in the scenic views. Photo: Contributed
![There is much to enjoy in Gosport's wildlife haven through the changing seasons. With wood walks and ponds to explore - and of course a park for those with children - it really does have it all.
Picture: Sarah Standing (180641-3088)](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjllNzE2N2Y3LTQ3YzItNGRjZi05MWNhLTIxY2Y3OGNhOWM2Mjo2MDJlZmE5OC1iNTdiLTRmZjYtYTY3Yy02MTY1MzJiZjY2NGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Alver Valley Country Park
There is much to enjoy in Gosport's wildlife haven through the changing seasons. With wood walks and ponds to explore - and of course a park for those with children - it really does have it all. Picture: Sarah Standing (180641-3088) Photo: Sarah Standing
![Queen Elizabeth Country Park has it all with woods to explore, a park, an assault course, bike trails and even a dog wash for your four-legged friends which makes it the perfect place to visit in the winter with all of the family.
Picture: Sam Moore](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYzMGJhZGI0LWY4MTUtNDUxNy05M2E3LTQ1MTIzMmE1M2M1YTozNGRhYjEwYy1jNmYzLTRiMDUtOWJjOS0zNzQ0YTNhZjE2MTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Queen Elizabeth Country Park has it all with woods to explore, a park, an assault course, bike trails and even a dog wash for your four-legged friends which makes it the perfect place to visit in the winter with all of the family. Picture: Sam Moore Photo: Sam Moore
![Holly Hill Woodland Park is an absolute treasure with the wooded paths around the lakes snaking around the site and out to the River Hamble. There is also a play park nearby just outside the leisure centre for those with families.
Picture: Graham May](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU3MDg4MzhhLTc4YzUtNDhlYy04OGNmLTQ3MWRjZTg2NDk5ZjowOWE1YmM3Zi03MzllLTQ4ZWMtYjM4OC05YmFmMDdjYzk4NzA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Holly Hill
Holly Hill Woodland Park is an absolute treasure with the wooded paths around the lakes snaking around the site and out to the River Hamble. There is also a play park nearby just outside the leisure centre for those with families. Picture: Graham May Photo: -