Havant Thicket

2.1 miles (3.4 km)

Enjoy miles of woodland and moorland paths at Havant Thicket, part of the Forest of Bere. You can park at the south eastern corner of the woods, near Rowlands Castle. Then follow the trails through the woods where you can visit the ponds and look out for wildlife including various woodland birds and deer.
To further explore the forest head west to Creech Woods near Denmead and West Walk where there's more nice waymarked trails to try.
Just to the south of thicket you will find Staunton Country Park where there's a farm, two pretty lakes, a maze, a walled garden and glasshouses containing exotic tropical flowers and plants from around the world.
To the east of Rowlands Castle you will find Stansted Park where you will find a fine 1800 acre park surrounding the Edwardian�Stansted House. The Rowlands Castle Walk visits the house before heading to the thicket and Staunton Country Park. It starts at the train station in the village and is a nice way of seeing all of these local attractions in one loop.

Postcode

PO9 6BA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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Walks near Havant

Staunton Country Park - Enjoy 1000 acres of landscaped parkland and forest at Staunton Country Park near Havant
Forest of Bere West Walk - Explore the West Walk section of the Forest of Bere on this woodland route near Portsmouth
Forest of Bere - Enjoy miles of cycling and walking trails in this lovely forest near Portsmouth
Stansted Park - Enjoy a circular walk around the 1800 acre park surrounding the Edwardian�Stansted House near Chichester
Rowlands Castle - This interesting village is located in East Hampshire, near Portsmouth and Havant
Monarch's Way - This incredible 615-mile walk approximates the escape route taken by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester
Staunton Way - The Staunton Way takes you from Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield, through the South Downs to Staunton Country Parknear Havant.
Sussex Border Path - A fabulous long distance walk following the Sussex county border from Thorney Island in West Sussex to Rye in East Sussex
Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve - Enjoy a walk around this interesting and beautiful Nature Reserve in the South Downs, near Chichester
Forest of Bere - Enjoy miles of cycling and walking trails in this lovely forest near Portsmouth
Forest of Bere West Walk - Explore the West Walk section of the Forest of Bere on this woodland route near Portsmouth
Harting Down - This large area of chalk downland on the South Downs is managed by the National Trust.
Uppark - This walk visits the National Trust's Uppark House in South Harting West Sussex.
Clanfield - This Hampshire based village is in a great spot for exploring the countryside of the South Downs.