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. It really is special at this time of year. And luckily on your way home just a short drive down the A3 is the Red Lion at Charlton which has great food, a cosy feel - as well as fantastic views!placeholder image
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. It really is special at this time of year. And luckily on your way home just a short drive down the A3 is the Red Lion at Charlton which has great food, a cosy feel - as well as fantastic views! | The News/Sam Moore

13 cheerful Autumn walks in the Portsmouth area with warm and cosy pubs you can visit afterwards

By Kelly Brown

Editor

Published 2nd Oct 2025, 13:57 BST

The horse chestnuts are in abundance and the leaves are starting to change colour - with Autumn very much making its presence known these past few weeks.

With our 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 autumn to enjoy the changing season.

And the great news is so many of them are right near a fabulous cosy pub where you can pop in for a drink afterwards - or even indulge in a roast dinner.

ALSO READ: 21 of the best autumn walks in and near the Portsmouth area which will really blow away the cobwebs

Here we look at 13 fabulous local walks and our pick of the pubs you can visit at the same time!

One of the highest points in the county can be found at Butser Hill which is a sensational walk for families and for those who love a bit more of a challenge. There is a carpark at the top, or if you are feeling energetic you can park down at the bottom next to Queen Elizabeth Country Park and walk up. Either way at the top you can enjoy some stunning views to the north of the South Downs National Park, and equally breath taking views of the Solent to the south. The fantastic - and recently refurbished - Hampshire Hog is a very short distance away on your drive home. It had lots of fabulous food and a great atmosphere making it the perfect final destination after your walk!

13. Butser Hill

One of the highest points in the county can be found at Butser Hill which is a sensational walk for families and for those who love a bit more of a challenge. There is a carpark at the top, or if you are feeling energetic you can park down at the bottom next to Queen Elizabeth Country Park and walk up. Either way at the top you can enjoy some stunning views to the north of the South Downs National Park, and equally breath taking views of the Solent to the south. The fantastic - and recently refurbished - Hampshire Hog is a very short distance away on your drive home. It had lots of fabulous food and a great atmosphere making it the perfect final destination after your walk! | The News

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