Occupying a commanding position overlooking The Solent, Portchester castle makes a fascinating place to walk around in any season.

This walk starts at the pretty village of Cheriton where you will find a young River Itchen, a historical battle field, a pub and a secluded play area. It then crosses fields to reach the parkland of Hinton Ampner, where you can get a good view of the historical house and its gardens.

The Canal Centre at Mytchett is an excellent place to explore The Basingstoke Canal. You will find plenty here to entertain the whole family including this easy walk around the tow path.

This is a linear walk that packs in many sights. It starts from the Titchfield Canal and follows the water for a short way before emerging at the village, whose main street is lined with historic timber framed buildings. From there, the walk will lead you to Titchfield Abbey and a children’s play area.

A two mile stroll starting at Eling Quay will take you past Eling Tide Mill, Eling Great Marsh, Goatee Beach, Eling Church, Bartley Reach and will finish at the Visitor centre and café. The whole route has undergone recent improvements making it wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

Nestled on the edge of The South Downs, Clanfield has woodland splashed with bluebells in spring and a park where children will want to stay all afternoon.