Walks you can reach from Hilsea by train
Hampshire · South East England
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Portsmouth Harbour Station to Havant Station (Hampshire)
5m direct from Hilsea.
20km.
Flat coastal walk, seafront promenade, sandy beaches, short ferry crossing, disused railway path, and harbourside shore path.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southbourne Station to Emsworth Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Hilsea.
15km.
Flat coastal sea wall, tidal harbour, salt marsh, sand dunes, beach, mudflats, tidal lake, and historic village high street. Check tide timings.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Rowlands Castle Station Circular via Stansted House (Hampshire)
15m direct from Hilsea.
25km. 6h.
Park- and woodland, steep lonely valleys, open fields, hamlets, beech avenue, and South Downs escarpment views. Steep climbs and descents.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Petersfield Station to Rowlands Castle Station (Hampshire)
15m direct from Hilsea.
16km. 5h.
Undulating ramble through western South Downs, gentle hills, hilltop views, and farmland. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southbourne Station to Chichester Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Hilsea.
18km. 5h.
Flat tidal harbour shoreline, raised sea walls, mudflats, fields, light woodland, duck pond, and pedestrianised historic city centre. Can be muddy. Best at high tide.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southbourne Station to Bosham Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Hilsea.
Flat tidal harbour shoreline, raised sea walls, mudflats, fields, and quaint harbourside village. Can be muddy. Best at high tide.
A shorter variant of Southbourne to Chichester – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Netley Station to Botley Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Hilsea.
18km. Gentle ascents. 5h–8h.
Coastal country park, stony beach, light woodland, mudflats, riverside causeway with marinas, open farmland, and village lanes. Check tide timings.
Lunch stops: the Harpers Steakhouse (2h30–4h30 in), Little Canton (3h–5h in), or the Jolly Sailor (3h–5h in).
End-of-walk rewards: Manor Farm Café, the Dolphin, the Brewery Bar, or the Railway.
Petersfield Station to Liphook Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Hilsea.
20km. Moderate ascents. 5h30.
Woodland paths.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Petersfield Station to Liss Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Hilsea.
16km. 5h.
Rolling Hampshire countryside, wooded hangers, steep hillside ascent, unspoilt farmland, and quiet villages. Steep ascent, slippery winter.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Petersfield Station Circular (Hampshire)
30m direct from Hilsea.
10km. 3h.
Steep hillside ascent of Shoulder of Mutton Hill, gentle gradients, one short steep downhill section, and wooded hangers. Steep descent, slippery winter.
A shorter variant of Petersfield to Liss – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Botley Station to Sholing Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Hilsea.
20km.
Farmland, woodland, riverside causeway, stony beach, coastal country park, shoreline tarmac path, and wooded valley following the Itchen Way. Check tide timings.
A longer variant of Netley to Botley – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Petersfield Station to Alton Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Hilsea.
23km.
Rolling Hampshire countryside, wooded hangers, villages, open farmland, and the Alton Circular afternoon route. Very long walk.
A longer variant of Petersfield to Liss – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.