A South Downs Walk From East Meon To Salt Hill
Having lived a large part of my life in Sussex, I thought I knew the South Downs well. However, when a friend took me for a walk from the pretty village of East Meon, just…
Villages Of The New Forest
There is so much to see and do in the New Forest that those visiting for the first time might not know where to start. There are free roaming animals including ponies, donkeys, cattle and…
Beaulieu To Buckler’s Hard – A New Forest Walk
I am lucky to live not too far from the beautiful New Forest National Park. With its combination of woodland, heathland and coastline, it makes for an excellent place to visit for a day out…
A Tasting Tour of Bombay Sapphire
Set in the heart of rural Hampshire lies the Bombay Sapphire gin distillery. Just outside the small town of Overton, in the village of Laverstoke, the distillery sits within a historic area which was used…
A Circular Walk Around Combe Gibbet, On The Hampshire Border
I’d never heard of Combe Gibbet before but when a friend suggested it as a place to walk, I made the most of a warm summer’s day and headed up there. Combe Gibbet sits on…
A Nature Walk in The Test Valley, Hampshire
The Test Valley is an area of Hampshire stretching from Andover down to Romsey, not too far from the well-known port of Southampton. On a balmy evening, with the sunshine still shining brightly we decided…
A Walk Around Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve – Andover
Having recently moved to Hampshire, I’m still discovering places to visit to go for a walk in the local area. One such place that I have now made several returns to is one of Andover’s…
Mottisfont Abbey – A Garden For All Seasons
Set in a tranquil spot of rural Hampshire, you will find one of the jewels in the National Trust’s crown, Mottisfont Abbey. As you approach the site you pass by small villages with chocolate box…