With our perfect location of being both right on the coast and at the edge of the South Downs National Park, Portsmouth and its surrounding towns have a whole host of fantastic walks to enjoy this autumn. And now the constant rain has stopped we can finally make the most of them!
Here are just some of our favourites:
9. Foxes Forest
Foxes Forest in Hilsea is the perfect walk for all of the family taking in the wooded area across the top of the city leading from the Hilsea Roundabout to Eastern Road. With ducks to feed, trees hide behind and the earth ramparts of Hilsea Lines to explore it is perfect for all ages - and especially lovely during the autmn. Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson
10. Emsworth Mill Pond
A perfect spot for a short stroll to take in some Autumn sunshine - and with plenty of places to grab a hot chocolate or pumpkin latte in the town centre. If you want to stroll further then you can also follow the coastal path past the mill pond.
Picture: Flora Thompson/PA Wire Photo: Flora Thompson
11. Harbour View, Gosport
Gosport boasts not only fantastic views of the Solent - but also the best views of Portsmouth too! And a stroll along the eastern shoreline will confirm this, starting at the Hardway Slip carpark area and following the path leading to Heritage Way, past the Explosion Museum towards Millennium Bridge. Once over the other side of the bridge there are a number of places to stop, and get a drink and admire the autumn scenery - or you can carry on into the town centre - and beyond into Haslar and Alverstoke if the moody takes you. Picture: Neil Harris Photo: Neil Harris
12. Hilsea Shore Path
The stretch from the Hilsea Lido area to the Mountbatten Centre is the perfect short coastal stroll in the north of the city taking in the views and enjoy the changing scenery. There are plenty of places to stop and take a seat and is perfect for those walking or cycling along the route - and the swans are very much in residence. With a small playground halfway along and a park at both Mountbatten and Hilsea Lido it is also perfect for families who can also grab a drink and a snack at the South Coast Wakepark cafe. Photo: Google Street View