Petersfield Heath & Pond
On this walk, children will enjoy the large play area, feeding the ducks, getting an ice-cream and even rowing boats.
The walk around the lake is easy enough for even the littlest legs
The Basics
Time: 25 minutes
Distance: Just under a mile.
Terrain: Easy, flat paths.
Pushchair: This route is suitable for pushchairs.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome on this walk, but leads are advisable as it is often busy.
Refreshments: Plump Duck Coffee Shop or picnic tables.
Toilets: There are toilets near the café and play area.
Public Transport: It is a fifteen minute walk from the train station through the town centre to the heath.
Parking: Free car park off Sussex Road B2146 - there is another off Heath Road if this is full (Postcode: GU31 4LB - W3W: ///seeing.filed.social)
Duck food can be bought from the Plump Duck Coffee Shop
The jewel in the crown of the ancient market town of Petersfield, the heath and the pond have long been popular with families looking for an easy stroll with plenty to keep the children entertained including a play area, café and rowing boats. There is an easy, self explanatory trail around the pond which includes a few boardwalks, benches and an ‘island’.
The Route
Starting from the car park, there is an obvious path where you can chose to go clockwise or anticlockwise around the pond. Our advice is anti-clockwise so that you are almost finished when you get to the play area/toilets/café/picnic tables.
Rowing boats are available to hire during the summer season and in school holidays.
The final section back to the car park starts near the toilets and runs parallel to Sussex Road. This part of the loop will take you over some boardwalks and an opportunity to walk onto a little ‘island’. Follow the path through the trees to the car park.
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Did you know?
Petersfield Heath is the site of the annual Taro Fair, which is held on 6 October every year (unless a Sunday). This was originally a horse fair but is now a large fun fair with many sideshows.
If you enjoyed this walk…
…try this one at Broadwater Park in Godalming, which also has a lake and a play area
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