Best Countryside Walks in Hampshire & Surrey Near Old Thorns
5th July 2024 | 4 minute read
Hampshire and Surrey are home to beautiful and varied countryside with plenty of walks on offer! Staying with us soon? Take a look at some of our favourite walks in the local area for you to explore.
Please note: the below are simply suggestions and all walks are undertaken at your own risk.
Adjacent to Old Thorns, you can walk part of the Shipwrights Way, a 50 mile trail that links the villages of East Hampshire. Head out of the hotel, down the drive and take a right and you'll join the Shipwrights Way! Once you've enjoyed your walk, why not pop back to Oties for a well deserved ice cream?
Just a 30 minute drive from Old Thorns you'll find the beautiful Frensham Pond, a fantastic walk here to try is the great pond & little pond loop where you'll walk around both ponds. Did you know you can even swim in the lake at the designated swim area?
Old Thorns is located right next to the incredible South Downs National Park which stretches from Winchester to Eastbourne. The South Downs Way is a path that covers the whole of the park and offers incredible sites.
Just near Alton, Chawton has a historic secret that is waiting to be discovered... it was the home of Jane Austen! With beautiful fields, woodland and a church, the area surrounding Jane Austen's House is a 'must walk' during your Hampshire getaway.
Just a 15 minute drive from Old Thorns, you'll find the quaint village of Selbourne! With lots of history and beautiful sights to be explored, this walk is split into two parts and covers the steep Zigzag path.
Well-loved by locals and just past Petersfield, Butser Hill offers fantastic views all the way to the Solent. Take a wander around one of the many trails around Queen Elizabeth Country Park and explore the woodland, take a picnic, hire one of the BBQ's or grab a bite at the visitor's centre.
We like to think of ourselves as a hidden gem in the heart of Hampshire's countryside, with so much to do at our resort, we welcome guests from all over the world year-round to our Hampshire hotel. We would love to welcome you for a getaway, whether you are looking for a romantic weekend away, golf break, spa day or break or the perfect venue for your wedding!
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