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Walking and Cycling

Havant provides a haven of tranquillity for visitors with excellent walking and cycling as well as cosy quayside and countryside pubs, offering a delightful place to visit whatever the time of the year.

Leisure Walks and Public Rights of Way
(Note: all links on this page are to Hampshire County Council's external site)

A map of the extensive network of public paths and tracks across the Borough is now available through the online mapping system of Hampshire county Council. Click here for the mapping start page, where you can enter a post code or the name of a town to see the rights of way network for that area. Use your browser's 'back' button (or equivalent) to return to this page when you have finished.

Long Distance Leisure Walks
Each of the following walks is waymarked so that they are easy to follow on the ground. Guide books or leaflets are available for these walks from Tourist Information Centres or direct from Hampshire County Council on 0800 028 0888.

The Staunton Way
The long distance footpath from Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Langstone Harbour, linking the Solent Way and Wayfarers Way with the Hangers Way and the South Downs Way in all about 13 miles.

The Wayfarers Walk
The long distance footpath from Emsworth to Inkpen Beacon (Newbury)

The Solent Way
The long distance footpath from Emsworth to Milford-on-Sea

Hayling Billy Coastal Path
Footpath down the western shore of Hayling Island from the centre of Havant, following the old railway line, used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike. More information on 023 9247 6411 or see the leaflet here (PDF 165kb)

Beautiful Seaside & Country Walks

Guided Walks

Guided walks take place in the area quite regularly and besides these gentle walks, more serious challenges are available as Havant is on the doorstep of some of the best National Trails. Details of these and other walks are available from the Visitor Information Centre, who stock a wide range of leaflets on guided walks.

Cycling

Cycling is easy in this part of the country as the lowlands are fantastically easy for beginners. Cycles can be hired from the Crescent Kiosk on the Seafront at Hayling Island close to the funfair and train. Click here for more information.