Dan Holt

Walks

Arundel Castle alongside the River Arun
Arundel Castle alongside the River Arun

Arundel to Amberley

  • South Downs National Park

  • 6 miles

  • Mostly flat, inclines near end

Starting at the castle, passing the Black Rabbit pub and wetlands, ends at a tea room and return by train.

Bosham Quay
Bosham Quay

Bosham to Chichester

  • Sussex Coast Path

  • 10 miles

  • Flat

Features harbourside villages Bosham and Itchenor, plus short ferry crossing and walk by Chichester Ship Canal.

Groyne at Witterings
Groyne at Witterings

East to West Wittering

  • Sussex Coast Path

  • 2 miles

  • Flat

A short stroll around Bracklesham Bay with its wind-surfers and dunes.

View from Mayon Cliff
View from Mayon Cliff

Sennen Cove to Land's End

  • South West Coast Path

  • 2 miles

  • Mostly flat, incline at start

A short cliff top walk with stunning views of the Atlantic, Longships Lighthouse and a rusty ship wreck.

Cobbled street leading to quay
Cobbled street leading to quay

Brockenhurst to Lymington

  • New Forest National Park

  • 7 miles

  • Mostly flat

Take in the oldest church in the forest, Roydon Woods Nature Reserve, tea room, farmland and return by train.

Lock along Basingstoke Canal
Lock along Basingstoke Canal

Frimley Green to Brookwood

  • Basingstoke Canal

  • 9 miles

  • Flat

Part 5 of 32 miles along the remaining 18th century towpath to the River Wey.

Footpath to the beach near Yarmouth
Footpath to the beach near Yarmouth

Yarmouth to The Needles

  • Isle of Wight Coast Path

  • 6 miles

  • Mostly flat, ends with steady incline and decent

Plenty of sights and history to see including bays, forts and piers.

Old railway station at Merstone
Old railway station at Merstone

Newport to Sandown

  • Isle of Wight Railways

  • 10 miles

  • Flat

Former Newport Junction Railway, the Red Squirrel trail is ideal for both walkers and cyclists with Pedallers Cafe offering a welcome break.

Railway bridge over SBasingstoke Canal
Railway bridge over Basingstoke Canal

Aldershot to Frimley Green

  • Basingstoke Canal

  • 10 miles

  • Flat

Part 4 of 32 miles along the remaining 18th century towpath to the River Wey.

Boats and buildings along the Thames
Boats and buildings along the Thames

Kingston to Richmond

  • Thames Path

  • 6 miles

  • Flat

Outwards along the towpath passing by Teddington Lock and Ham House then return by ferry or train.

Eelmoor Bridge over Basingstoke Canal
Eelmoor Bridge over Basingstoke Canal

Aldershot to Fleet

  • Basingstoke Canal

  • 9 miles

  • Flat

Part 3 of 32 miles along the remaining 18th century towpath to the River Wey.

Ferry Lane leading to the River Wey
Ferry Lane leading to the River Wey

Watts Gallery to Guildford

  • North Downs Way

  • 7 miles

  • Up and down

Also known as Pilgrim's Way, this historic path passes alongside the sloping ridge of the Hog's Back.

Boats and building along the River Wey
Boats and building along the River Wey

Farncombe to Guildford

  • River Wey Navigation

  • 9 miles

  • Flat

Probably one of my favourite walks, passing by meadows and locks. Towpath gets muddy when wet.

Waterside houses on Basingstoke Canal
Waterside houses on Basingstoke Canal

Barley Mow to Fleet

  • Basingstoke Canal

  • 7 miles

  • Flat

Part 2 of 32 miles along the remaining 18th century towpath to the River Wey.

Ruins of Odiham Castle
Ruins of Odiham Castle

Barley Mow to Odiham

  • Basingstoke Canal

  • 9 miles

  • Flat

Part 1 of 32 miles along the remaining 18th century towpath to the River Wey.

St David's Lifeboat Station
St David's Lifeboat Station

St Justian's to Porthselau

  • Pembrokeshire Coast Path

  • 2 miles

  • Flat

Stunning, cliff top walk to sandy beach with views of Ramsey Island.

New Lipchis Way
New Lipchis Way

Midhurst to Stedham

  • South Downs National Park

  • 7 miles

  • Flat

Stone at the source of the Thames
Stone at the source of the Thames

Kemble to Thames

  • Thames Path

  • 4 miles

  • Flat

Flat walk from railway station to source of the Thames.

Rides

Bog in the New Forest
Bog in the New Forest

Brockenhurst to Burley

  • New Forest National Park

  • 22 miles

  • Mainly flat

Cycle the old railway line and stop for a brief spell at the witchcraft shops. Cycle hire next to the railway station.

Heathland in the New Forest
Heathland in the New Forest

Brockenhurst to Beaulieu

  • New Forest National Park

  • 19 miles

  • Mainly flat

Experience the forest's best cycle paths and stop for lunch at the Bakehouse. Cycle hire next to the railway station.