Walks on the estate at Hinton Ampner

Set out on a picturesque stroll away from Hinton Ampner's gardens and into the wider estate fringing the South Downs.

Stroll through our parkland dotted with magnificent trees in fresh spring foliage. Broad footpaths meander through scented bluebell woods, as you discover centuries old battles and pretty villages.

We have a range of walks from an easy walk in the parkland to more extensive forrays out into our wider estate and the surrounding area.

Take a photo of the map at Visitor Reception or download a copy below and start exploring.

A veteran tree in Hinton Ampner's ancient parkland
Hinton Ampner   Hampshire

Ancient tree trail

Our parkland is home to many ancient trees, some with rather quirky characteristics. Find out more by downloading and following this trail.

Spot our ancient trees
Follow the red way markers for the Stewkeley walk
Hinton Ampner   Hampshire

Hinton Ampner Stewkeley walk

This short walk takes you across the Hinton Ampner estate towards the village of Kilmeston before looping back to the entry of our estate. This moderately strenuous walk is perfect for walkers of any age and skill level. It is just under two miles and takes approximately an hour to complete.

Complete the Stewkeley walk
Beech avenues at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire
Walking trail

Dutton Estate walk at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire 

Explore the ancient woodland of the historic Dutton Estate at Hinton Amper. A mixture of conifer and native broad leaf trees, the woodland is home to badgers, roe deer, foxes and rare barbastelle bats. This circular walk will also take you along avenues lined with towering beech trees, which shed their distinctive beechnuts in autumn.

Discover Dutton's historic woodland
Close up of memorial plaque for the Battle of Cheriton, Hinton Ampner, Hampshire
Walking trail

Battle of Cheriton walk 

Walk in the footsteps of the Parliamentarians and Royalist troops in one of the decisive battle of the English Civil War.

Walk in the footsteps of the Civil War soldiers