From the popular seafront walk to Foxes Forest and Farlington Marsh, there are so many hidden walking treasures tucked away within the city and its surrounding areas. The News’ readers have had their say on their favourite walks in the area – and they will not dissapoint.
If you enjoy taking a stroll through a place bursting with history, then Old Portsmouth is the one for you – or if you prefer a quiet and picturesque nature setting, then Portchester Castle or Holly Hill could be for you.
Here are 11 stunning walking spots in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas:
Here are 11 stunning walking spots in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas:
![Foxes Forest, Portsmouth, offers up a picturesque walking area which is a popular choice amongst many throughout the year.
Picture: Sam Stephenson.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmEyN2RlOTM2LWFjYzAtNDcyYy1hOTBmLThkZWE1OWYwYzIyNDowMzZiNzc4MC04MmIyLTQzOTktOTg0ZS00MTM4MWI2MmI2OTU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Foxes Forest, Portsmouth
Foxes Forest, Portsmouth, offers up a picturesque walking area which is a popular choice amongst many throughout the year. Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson
![History comes in abundance in Old Portsmouth and if you are looking for a walk that offers up a mixture of beauty, history and coffee places, then look no further because this is the perfect walk for you.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdhYTMyNjRhLTdmZTgtNGY0OC1hYTVjLWNmNjQ4ZjU4MzQxMjpiYzdhYjQxMi02MWFiLTQzOGQtYWRjZS1hOTM1ZjE2ZWMyMGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Hotwalls Studios, Old Portsmouth
History comes in abundance in Old Portsmouth and if you are looking for a walk that offers up a mixture of beauty, history and coffee places, then look no further because this is the perfect walk for you. Photo: Google
![A lot of our readers have said that the walk stretching from Eastney Beach down to Southsea beach is one not to miss - and we couldn't agree more.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYwMzQ2YTdhLWFlYzAtNGZmNy1hZGJjLTRkODVkYmI3ZWI4Njo2MzYxNGQ2YS01OTNiLTRhYTAtYTNjYi1hOTI4MGRkNzEwMGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Eastney Seafront, Portsmouth
A lot of our readers have said that the walk stretching from Eastney Beach down to Southsea beach is one not to miss - and we couldn't agree more. Photo: Google
![Not only is this walk a lovely one, but it is also a brilliant place to take your dog as it offers huge amounts of space to stretch your legs.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjRhYzZkMjgzLTlkOGQtNGZmOS1hMjFhLTYwM2Q5ZTllZDQyOTpmZmIxMjM1OC01NTM0LTQ3NWQtYTUxYy05Y2NiMzIxYjlhNzg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Milton Common
Not only is this walk a lovely one, but it is also a brilliant place to take your dog as it offers huge amounts of space to stretch your legs. Photo: Google Street View