With a 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 spring.
Here are just some of our favourites:
5. Farlington Marshes
In a perfect position at the top of the city, Farlington Marshes is a great choice for a spring stroll with so many birds to see along the way. 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
6. Fantastic walks
Holly Hill Woodland Park is an absolutely treasure with the wooded paths around the lakes snaking around the site and out to the River Hamble. There is also a playpark nearby outside the leisure centre for those with families. Picture: Graham May Photo: -
7. Hayling Billy Trail
The five-mile mile off-off round trip starts at the car park to the rear of the garage at North Hayling Halt, Havant Road, Hayling and leads down to West Town, following the route of the former Hayling Billy railway. Taking in the shoreline, the trail is an accessible footpath, cycle route and bridleway and is popular with bird and nature watchers, cyclists, runners and mobility vehicle users. Pictured: A view of the remains of the old train bridge from the trail by Mike Fooks Photo: -
8. Queen Elizabeth Park and Butser Hill
Perfect all year round, Queen Elizabeth Country Park has it all with woods to explore, a park, an assault course, bike trails, a cafe and even a dog wash for your four-legged friends. And Butser Hill is always worth the climb for its stunning views across both the South Downs on one side and the Solent on the other. Oh, and there is a takeaway cafe there too! Picture: Sam Moore/SDNPA Photo: Sam Moore/SDNPA