Hampshire holidays

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I did the English leg of the Camino de Santiago – starting in Reading
The UK section of the pilgrimage runs through Berkshire and Hampshire to Southampton, where the faithful would set sail for Spain. And it’s now all waymarked

Sarah Baxter

27, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM

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Country diary: It’s a summer of love for the red soldier beetle
Hayling Billy trail, Havant, Hampshire: These striking insects are clearly enjoying the heat – but there’s only so much of it they can stand

Claire Stares

26, Aug, 2022 @4:30 AM

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A riverside walk to a great pub: the John O’Gaunt Inn, Hampshire
The limpid waters of the River Test link a stroll over chalk hills to a pub serving fine rustic roasts

Liz Boulter

24, Jun, 2022 @6:00 AM

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Secrets of the New Forest – and where to spot its elusive wildlife
Neil Ansell knows almost every inch of the New Forest, a favourite childhood haunt. He returns to share his favourite spots

Neil Ansell

03, Aug, 2021 @5:30 AM

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Born for fun: Hampshire’s Springsteen-inspired glamping site
No need to head to Dorset or Devon for quaint villages, walks and pubs – this west Hants site, now with revamped narrowboat, offers rural bliss without the crowds

Liz Boulter

15, Apr, 2021 @5:30 AM

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Why an everyday English field is my tranquillity base
Our writer’s special spot in a timeless corner of southern England holds a sense of deep peace and isolation

Jon Woolcott

30, Jan, 2021 @7:00 AM

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My eagle-eyed winter wander around the Isle of Wight
The island isn’t only for summer holidays: the colder months are perfect for birding and walks along trails that will form part of the England Coast Path

Sarah Baxter

28, Feb, 2020 @11:00 AM

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Better by bike: a guide to the top cycle routes and rides in Britain
From the Scottish coast to the Channel Islands, gear up for our pick of the best ways to explore the British isles on two wheels

Nell Nelson, Helen Pidd and Chris Hall

30, Sep, 2018 @5:00 AM

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Buckler’s Hard, New Forest: ‘A calm backwater but in a good way’ – review
This riverside attraction, where maritime history can be explored at a gentle pace, offers a relaxed family day out

Isabel Choat

28, May, 2018 @12:33 PM

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'Pure inspiration': our writers pick their favourite cycle rides
A morning climb up the Corcovado in Rio, a Hampshire school commute, and a magical Scottish 100-mile trip are among our favourite routes

Jonathan Watts, James Walsh, Basia Cummings, Helen Pidd, Mark Rice-Oxley, Maeve Shearlaw, Peter Walker, Nick Van Mead, Peter Kimpton and Guy Lane

17, Sep, 2017 @6:00 AM

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Take the kids to … National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
From Del Boy’s three-wheeler and Harry Potter’s Flying Ford Anglia to crazy Top Gear contraptions, this museum in the New Forest has tankfuls of va-va-voom

Kari Herbert

08, Aug, 2017 @11:40 AM

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Winchester wander: a stroll through England’s ancient past
One of Europe’s largest cathedrals, beguiling old buildings and reminders of a mythical past all feature in this walk around King Alfred’s capital

Alan Franks

04, May, 2017 @5:30 AM

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