Dan Holt

Walks

Chichester

Bosham to Chichester

  • Sussex Coastal Path

  • 10 miles

  • Flat

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

Witterings

East to West Wittering

  • Sussex Coastal Path

  • 2 miles

  • Flat

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

Land's End

Sennen Cove to Land's End

  • South West Coastal Path

  • 2 miles

  • Mostly flat, starts with steady incline

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

Lymington

Brockenhurst to Lymington

  • New Forest National Park

  • 7 miles

  • Mostly flat

Features the oldest church in the New Forest, Roydon Woods Nature Reserve, tea room, farmland and return by train.

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.

Yarmouth

Yarmouth to The Needles

  • Isle of Wight Coastal Path

  • 6 miles

  • Mostly flat, ending with steady incline and decent

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

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.

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.

River 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.

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.

North Downs Way

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.

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 during wet weather.

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.

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 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

Midhurst to Stedham

  • South Downs National Park

  • 7 miles

  • Flat

Source of the Thames

Kemble to Thames

  • Thames Path

  • 4 miles

  • Flat

Flat walk from railway station to source of the Thames.

Rides

New Forest

Brockenhurst to Burley

  • New Forest National Park

  • 22 miles

  • Mainly flat

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

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.