South East England
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Celebrate the Kent Downs AONB by walking this scenic route exploring the Wye Downs, using part of the popular North Downs Way long distance trail.
Where? Kent Downs
How long? 7 km / 4.5 miles
How hard? Moderate
Superb riverside walk between the picturesque village of Beaulieu and the historic shipbuilder’s hamlet of Buckler’s Hard. The walk is suitable for pushchairs and there are great views of the river through the oak trees that come down to the water’s edge. The walk follows part of the Solent Way long distance footpath and passes through a National Nature Reserve which has boardwalks and a bird hide where you can view the wildlife.
Where? New Forest National Park
How long? 7 km / 4.5 miles
How hard? Easy
An introduction to one of the best surviving medieval landscapes in Northern Europe; characterised by rolling hills dissected by steep-sided gills and studded with sandstone outcrops, small, irregular-shaped fields, abundant ancient woods and hedges, scattered farmsteads and sunken lanes.
Where? High Weald AONB
How long? 9km / 5.5 miles
How hard? Moderate
Discover the beautiful Surrey Hills following the silver arrow trail. Start and finish in 2 picturesque market towns, and enjoy plenty of fine Surrey views as well as Denbies vineyard en route.
Where? Surrey Hills AONB
How long? 10 km / 6 miles
How hard? Easy
After a steep climb at the beginning, this walk is mostly downhill along the South Downs Way, looping down through the pretty village of Burpham and back along the edge of the River Arun floodplain.
Where? South Downs
How long? 16 km / 10 miles
How hard? Moderate
A circular walk from Harlington railway station through the rolling Sundon Hills with great views of the northern Chilterns. Follow part of the ancient Icknield Way and gaze at the distinctive beech-clad Sharpenhoe Clappers.
Where? Chilterns AONB
How long? 9km / 5.5 miles
How hard? Moderate
Walk along the sandy beach of West Wittering and around the sand dunes of East Head with far-reaching views across to the Isle of Wight.
Where? Chichester Harbour AONB
How long? 6km / 4 miles
How hard? Easy
A circular walk in the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, tracing the history of the Worsley family and Appuldurcombe, and enjoying some of the Island’s finest landscapes.
Where? Isle of Wight AONB
How long? 9.5 km / 6 miles
How hard? Moderate
Key
Car free
You can do this walk easily using the bus or train
Dog friendly
But please keep dogs on leads near ground-nesting birds and livestock
Family friendly
But check the length of walks for young children
Easy access
For wheelchairs, pushchairs and people who find walking a challenge
Heritage
Historical buildings or remains
Picnics
Places for picnics but maybe not benches, so bring a rug to sit on
Coast
Moors and dales
Rivers and lakes
Summits and hills
Woods and forests
