Part of The Forest of Bere, Upperford Copse is one of the best places in Hampshire to see bluebells in the Spring. This short and easy walk will circumnavigate the copse.

An entrance fee is required to enjoy The Discovery Trail at Priory Farm near Redhill, but it is worth every penny to experience this nature walk set in woodland and meadows with play structures and other surprise around every corner.

Starting in Horsebridge near the old station, this walk makes its way to the larger village of King’s Somborne. The route will take you straight through the recreation ground, with a kid’s play area, to the church and pub. The homeward stretch rises over the countryside before descending towards the meadows of the River Test with a ford where children can paddle.

Noar Hill is a nature reserve near Selbourne. It has far reaching views from the hilltop common, a wooded hanger and masses of wild garlic in Spring.

Not far from the A3, Bramshott Common is an easy place to explore and just next door, The National Trust manages Waggoners Wells with it’s three interconnected ponds. This walk includes both areas and is particularly enjoyable in the autumn when an avenue of Canadian maples turns bright crimson.

In the summer months West Wittering pulls the crowds for its spectacular sand, but at the far end of this stretch of beach is a National Trust managed nature reserve with a special sand dune habitat, which makes a wonderful walk all year round.