Interesting, varied and fun guided walks and activities
Wessex Adventure guided walks and activities are available for everyone! Novice walkers who wants some advice and coaching or those wanting to stretch the legs, and lungs a bit. Those that want time to look and learn and those that want cover the miles and fancy a challenge.
Regular weekend and midweek guided walks throughout the year
Two day 'location' focussed walks with an option to walk one or two days and experience the best walking that the area has to offer.
Walk and learn, seasonal and discovery walks are slower paced, with an opportunity to learn about a new countryside skills or interest or just enjoy what seasonal delights can be found.
Guided walks and activities start from locations in Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire and across the south of England
A number of walks will start in the Cranbourne Chase area, north New Forest, Meon Valley but also occasionally on the counties, South Downs and very occasionally in South Wales.
Read the walk description, length, duration and indication of fitness required before you book a walk. Seasoned walkers will have a good idea of how far they can walk - novice walkers may want to start with something shorter the first time out. Many of the group walks will be long loops without any opportunities to stop early or return to start. Training walks, and bespoke walks can be arranged as figure-of-8 loops or with 'shortcut' options to reduce the distance and duration.
Guided walks and activities will usually take place regardless of the weather. The route, length and duration may be changed on the day. Nigel has spent some time walking in the area and can usually winkle out some where to go! A suggested equipment list is sent with the joining details and can also be viewed on the website here - no walk will be a test of endurance but some form of walk will take place unless the weather is really terrible or dangerous!
Comprehensive joining details and suggested kit list
Over 30 years experience leading , instructing and guiding
Contact Nigel if you need some help choosing a walk, want to arrange a bespoke walk or need want with booking
£49 per person (first walk voucher discount can be used for this)
Learn at least 8 natural indicators of direction and how to use them to determine direction when out and about in the countryside. Learn how to discover more for yourself and simply spend a pleasant day looking and enjoying this quiet corner of the New Forest. 10-4pm with full joining details sent a couple of before the walk.
Easter weekend - two great walks on Cranbourne Chase
Two great days of walking looking for 'Spring Greens' and emerging signs of spring. Mixed walking through woodland, open countryside and emerging hedgerows. Book one of the days or book both for a fantastic weekends walking.
Saturday 30 March and Sunday 31st March - Easter holiday weekend.
Book just the Saturday, Sunday or both days!
£35 per person for one day or £65 per person for two days
South Downs - walks will start near South Harting.
Two great days of walking - discover some of the lesser walked areas of the South Downs. Book one of the days or book both for a fantastic weekends walking.
Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26 May - Bank holiday weekend.
Book just the Saturday, Sunday or both days!
£35 per person for one day or £65 per person for two days
Contact Nigel if you need any further information before you book or check out the Frequently Asked Questions
Guided walks weekends and two day area focussed dates and details
Date | Location | Title | Description | Places & booking | Times | Distance |
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ANY DATE | Cranbourne Chase | Bespoke guided walk for individuals, coiuple and small groupe | Bespoke walks can be arranged at most locations - Half day and full day walks. Great value for midweek walks. | Email for great midweek prices! | 10am to 4pm | Various |
ANY DATE | Western New Forest | Bespoke guided walk for individuals, coiuple and small groupe | Bespoke walks can be arranged at most locations - Half day and full day walks. Great value for midweek walks. | Email for great midweek prices! | 10am to 4pm | Various |
ANY DATE | South Downs | Bespoke guided walk for individuals, coiuple and small groupe | Bespoke walks can be arranged at most locations - Half day and full day walks. Great value for midweek walks. | Email for great midweek prices! | 10am to 4pm | Various |
30 & 31 March (Easter Weekend) | Cranbourne Chase - Wilton wood & Broadchalke | Signs of spring - Easter weekend walk/s on the southern Chase looking for signs of spring - woodland, open countryside and hedgerow | ||||
,"Emerging spring greens | hedgerows and tree growth. Views and time to enjoy ,8 places left - Deposit now to reserve a place,10am to 4pm,Up to 24km/15miles | |||||
30 March (Easter Weekend) | Cranbourne Chase - Wilton wood & Broadchalke | Signs of spring - Easter weekend walk/s on the southern Chase looking for signs of spring - woodland, open countryside and hedgerow | ||||
,"Emerging spring greens | hedgerows and tree growth. Views and time to enjoy ,8 places left - Deposit now to reserve a place,10am to 4pm,Up to 24km/15miles | |||||
31 March (Easter Weekend) | Cranbourne Chase - Wilton wood & Broadchalke | Signs of spring - Easter weekend walk/s on the southern Chase looking for signs of spring - woodland, open countryside and hedgerow | ||||
,"Emerging spring greens | hedgerows and tree growth. Views and time to enjoy ,8 places left - Deposit now to reserve a place,10am to 4pm,Up to 24km/15miles | |||||
4 April (Thursday) | New Forest - North West | Introduction to Natural Navigation - learn at least 8 indicators of natural direction and how to use them! | 8 places left - Deposit now to reserve a place | 10am to 4pm | up to 14km at a slow pace looking at things! | |
25 & 26 May | South Downs | A coupls of leg stretchers on the South Downs. At least one walk will be on a quieter section of the South Downs and not the usual SDW! | Stretch the legs on the South Downs. Few ups and downs, great views and hopefully some sunshine! | 8 places left - Deposit now to reserve a place | 10am to 4pm | Hilly - Up to 24km/15miles |
25 May | South Downs | A coupls of leg stretchers on the South Downs. At least one walk will be on a quieter section of the South Downs and not the usual SDW! | Stretch the legs on the South Downs. Few ups and downs, great views and hopefully some sunshine! | 8 places left - Deposit now to reserve a place | 10am to 4pm | Hilly - Up to 24km/15miles |
26 May | South Downs | A coupls of leg stretchers on the South Downs. At least one walk will be on a quieter section of the South Downs and not the usual SDW! | Stretch the legs on the South Downs. Few ups and downs, great views and hopefully some sunshine! | 8 places left - Deposit now to reserve a place | 10am to 4pm | Hilly - Up to 24km/15miles |
23 May (Thursday) | New Forest - North West | Introduction to Natural Navigation - learn at least 8 indicators of natural direction and how to use them! | 8 places left - Deposit now to reserve a place | 10am to 4pm | up to 14km at a slow pace looking at things! | |
20 June (Thursday) | New Forest - North West | Introduction to Natural Navigation - learn at least 8 indicators of natural direction and how to use them! | 8 places left - Deposit now to reserve a place | 10am to 4pm | up to 14km at a slow pace looking at things! | |
22 June | Location TBC - Dorset or Wilshire | Long days and fine weather so will pick somewhere with some shade and variety | TBC | 8 places | 10am to 4pm | TBC |
23 June | Location TBC - Dorset or Wilshire | Long days and fine weather so will pick somewhere with some shade and variety | TBC | 8 places | 10am to 4pm | TBC |
22 & 23 June | Location TBC - Dorset or Wilshire | Long days and fine weather so will pick somewhere with some shade and variety | TBC | 8 places | 10am to 4pm | TBC |
Walk and learn - dates and details
Date | Location | Title | Description | Places & booking |
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2024 dates coning soon | Martin Down | Introduction to track and sign | Learn to recognises basic track and sign of common animals - [INFO](https://newforestnavigation.co.uk/) | 8 places |
4 April (Thursday) | New Forest - North West side | Introduction to natural navigation | Learn at least half a dozen easy to find indicators of direction and have practice using them | 8 places - You can pay a deposit to reserve a place |
23 May (Thursday) | New Forest - North West side | Introduction to natural navigation | Learn at least half a dozen easy to find indicators of direction and have practice using them | 8 places - You can pay a deposit to reserve a place |
20 June (Thursday) | New Forest - North West side | Introduction to natural navigation | Learn at least half a dozen easy to find indicators of direction and have practice using them | 8 places - You can pay a deposit to reserve a place |
More dates on way... | New Forest - North West side | Introduction to natural navigation | Learn at least half a dozen easy to find indicators of direction and have practice using them | 8 places |
regular walks - dates and details
Date | Location | Title | Description | Places & booking |
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67 June | New Forest - North West | Heathland stomp | Regular walk upto 16km and some ups and downs | Book and pay on day |
67 June | Martin Down | Ups and downs | Regular walk upto 16km and some ups and downs | Book and pay on day |
67 June | New Forest - North West | Heathland stomp | Regular walk upto 16km and some ups and downs | Book and pay on day |
67 June | Martin Down | Drove roads and byways | Regular walk upto 16km and some ups and downs | Book and pay on day |
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CARRY or WEAR - depending on weather
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