With a perfect location of being both right on the coast and at the edge of the South Downs National Park, Portsmouth and its surrounding towns have a whole host of fantastic walks to enjoy this summer.
Here are just some of our favourites:
9. Queen Elizabeth Park and Butser Hill
Perfect all year round, Queen Elizabeth Country Park has it all with woods to explore, a park, an assault course, bike trails, a cafe and even a dog wash for your four-legged friends. And Butser Hill is always worth the climb for its stunning views across both the South Downs on one side and the Solent on the other. Oh, and there is a takeaway cafe there too! Picture: Sam Moore/SDNPA Photo: Sam Moore/SDNPA
10. Alver Valley Country Park
There is much to enjoy in Gosport's wildlife haven through the changing seasons. With wood walks and ponds to explore - and of course a park for those with children - it really does have it all. There are also toilet facilities and a cafe next to the carpark.Picture: Sarah Standing (180641-3088) Photo: Sarah Standing
11. Hilsea Shore Path
The stretch from the Hilsea Lido area to the Mountbatten Centre is the perfect coastal stroll in the north of the city taking in the views and with plenty of places to stop and take a seat and is perfect for those walking or cycling along the route. With a small playground halfway along and the park both Mountbatten and Hilsea Lido it is also perfect for families who can also grab a drink and a snack at the South Coast Wakepark cafe. Photo: Google Street View
12. Portsdown Hill
With just perfect views across the whole of the Solent, Portsdown Hill has plenty of places to explore along the way and is great for short walks with all of the family or a longer ramble if you want to follow the hill and trace the length of the city. The post popular place to park is the carpark in front of the Churchillian. Photo: -