Children can watch the planes coming an going from the viewing areas at Blackbushe airport and then embark on a walk or cycle around the disused runways adjacent to Yateley Common.

“Come and look, you can see the whole world up here”, say the rabbits as they arrive at Watership Down. You can follow in their footsteps and look out for locations from Douglas Adams’ famous novel on this walk in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.

Street Croft Farm, between Alton and Basingstoke, is a working farm with farm shop and café. Kids can see a wide range of farm animals before starting our walk where you will find bluebells and golden fields of rapeseed.

Flood meadows is an absolute gem on the edge of Alton. Close to its source, the River Wey flows through this recreational space where dogs and children can splash, picnic and see the ducks. Our route then explores the surrounding countryside and farmland with a stop at two play areas.

A longer walk, that packs in an awful lot. Starting from a beautiful country pub, the walk follows Hazeley Heath towards Hartley Wintney. You will find views of historic houses, quiet ponds, a woodland play area and remnants of WW2 tank training.

End this loop around The Basingstoke Canal with a stop at The Exchequer pub. There are streams to cross, bridges to go under and some interesting WW2 defences to investigate.