Walks you can reach from Portsmouth and Southsea by train
Hampshire · South East England
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Southbourne Station to Emsworth Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
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)
30m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
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)
30m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
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)
30m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
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)
30m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
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.
Petersfield Station to Liphook Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
20km. Moderate ascents. 5h30.
Woodland paths.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Petersfield Station to Liss Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
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 Portsmouth and Southsea.
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.
Petersfield Station to Alton Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
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.
Netley Station to Botley Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
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.
Botley Station to Sholing Station (Hampshire)
30m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
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.
Milford Station to Haslemere Station (Surrey)
45m direct from Portsmouth and Southsea.
17km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–8h.
A rambler favourite! Remote heathland, pretty lakes, sandy bridleways, ancient woodland, heather and gorse commons, and a dramatic natural amphitheatre. Can be muddy.
Highlights: Devil's Punch Bowl.
Lunch: Nowhere to eat en route — pack lunch!
End-of-walk reward: the Harper's Steakhouse.