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Hampshire is
better together.
Wondering where to take your dog in Hampshire? Find genuinely welcoming places to eat, drink, stay, walk and explore—organised into six practical areas.
908 source-linked places across six Hampshire areas
Pick a plan
What shall we do today?
Rainy-day ideasIndoor stops, pubs and easy backup plans.Explore Walk by the seaSolent paths, harbours and beach walks.Explore Find food nearbyDog-welcoming pubs, cafés and restaurants.Explore Dog-friendly attractionsHeritage, gardens, railways and days out.Explore Places to stayHotels, cottages, campsites and glamping.Explore Shops and servicesVets, walkers, care, boarding and buggy hire.Explore Explore Hampshire
Six areas. Hundreds of good days out.
Start with the part of the county you are visiting, then browse its places, walks and practical information.
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NORTH HAMPSHIRE
Basingstoke & North Hampshire
Canalside rambles, rolling downs and welcoming market towns.130 places in this areaOpen local guide02
TEST VALLEY
Winchester & Test Valley
Cathedral streets, clear chalk streams and water-meadow walks.181 places in this areaOpen local guide03
NEW FOREST
New Forest
Ancient woodland, open heath, coast and characterful villages.245 places in this areaOpen local guide04
SOUTH COAST
Southampton & Waterside
Harbour views, country parks and easy days by the Solent.111 places in this areaOpen local guide05
SOUTH EAST
Portsmouth & South Downs
Hilltop trails, historic waterfronts and lively seaside stops.127 places in this areaOpen local guide06
EAST HAMPSHIRE
Petersfield & East Hampshire
Hangars, commons and peaceful villages on the Surrey border.111 places in this areaOpen local guideWTHIS WEEK'S LOCAL PICK
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Good advice, kept practical.
Plan a visit, pick a walk or solve an immediate problem without wading through the fluff.
Official information
Check before you set off.
Direct links to current travel rules, countryside guidance and seasonal coastal restrictions.
Save before you need it
Need help?
Keep emergency, council and lost-dog information together before you set off.
Contact the local council
Report a lost, found or stray dog to the council covering the place where the dog was last seen. Hampshire has several district and unitary authorities.
Find the right councilMicrochip & DogLost
Tell the microchip database immediately, keep a recent photograph ready and check the live DogLost register.
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Plan your walk
Find the right Hampshire walk.
Compare distance, terrain, parking, facilities and local dog guidance—from New Forest tracks to breezy Solent paths and South Downs climbs.
Livestock guidance Seasonal restrictions Parking & facilities
Explore walks PRACTICAL EXTRASUseful while you're out.Open this box for toilets, parking apps and free drinking-water information.Open guide ＋
Use your current location or enter the Hampshire town, attraction or postcode you are visiting. Opening hours and access arrangements can change, so check each facility before relying on it.
PUBLIC TOILETSFind the nearest public toilet
Search the Great British Public Toilet Map by place or your current location.
Open toilet map ACCESSIBLE TOILETSCheck detailed accessibilityUse AccessAble's surveyed venue guides to check accessible facilities before visiting.
Open AccessAble CHANGING PLACESFind a Changing Places toiletSearch facilities with extra space and specialist equipment, including opening details.
Open Changing Places mapWhich app will I need?
Always use the app and location code named on the car-park sign. Council, Forestry England and privately operated car parks can use different systems even within the same town.
RingGo
Basingstoke & Deane, Winchester, Eastleigh, East Hampshire, Havant, Portsmouth and charged Forestry England car parks in the New Forest.
New Forest parking informationMiPermit
Hart District Council car parks, including locations around Fleet, Hook, Odiham, Blackwater and Hartley Wintney.
Hart parking informationPayByPhone and JPass
Southampton uses PayByPhone at pay-and-display sites. JPass is used at specified barrier-controlled multi-storeys as the new system is introduced.
Southampton parking informationRefill your bottle nearby.
The free Refill Return map shows participating public fountains, cafés, shops, community buildings and transport hubs that offer free drinking-water refills.
- Search by your current location or destination
- Look for the blue Refill sticker at participating venues
- Check opening hours before making a special journey
- Carry water for your dog as well as yourself
Start exploring
Tail-wagging Hampshire favourites
908 useful, source-linked places across the county. Dog policies and service availability change, so check the source before travelling or booking. For walkers, day care and boarding, ask to see current insurance and any council licence required for the service.
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Services
DogsnHomes Rescue
Basingstoke & North Hampshire · Fleet
Fleet-based registered charity rescuing and rehoming dogs from Portugal and the UK with families in Hampshire and surrounding counties. Find adoption information and ways to support their work on the official website; contact the charity before arranging any visit.
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Official DogsnHomes website Things to do
The Vyne
Basingstoke & North Hampshire · Sherborne St John
Historic estate with lakeside paths, gardens and longer woodland routes; dogs use the outdoor visitor areas rather than the house.
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
National Trust details Walks
Silchester Roman City Walls
Basingstoke & North Hampshire · Silchester
A free circuit around Roman walls, earthworks and the amphitheatre, combining open fields with a memorable heritage stop.
Blind & partially sighted walkers Practical route notes
Surface & gradientsDetailed surface and gradient information is not confirmed. Check the official route before setting out.
NavigationThe route follows a recognisable circuit, trail or linear feature, but waymarking has not been confirmed.
HazardsPlan for road crossings or shared busy sections. Conditions can change after rain or in poor weather.
FacilitiesParking, toilets and rest points are not confirmed in this listing. Use the official link to plan them.
This is planning guidance, not a surveyed access audit. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome wherever the public has access; check any site-specific arrangements before a special journey.Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
English Heritage details Things to do
Basing House Ruins
Basingstoke & North Hampshire · Old Basing
Ruins, open grounds and riverside surroundings on the edge of Old Basing; check the current visitor-area dog rules.
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Check official details Walks
Basingstoke Canal at Greywell
Basingstoke & North Hampshire · Greywell
A quiet towpath outing from the canal head near Greywell, with level waterside stretches and village links.
Blind & partially sighted walkers Practical route notes
Surface & gradientsA level, surfaced or easier section is mentioned, but gradients and surface breaks may still vary.
NavigationThe route follows a recognisable circuit, trail or linear feature, but waymarking has not been confirmed.
HazardsPlan for open water or waterside edges, road crossings or shared busy sections. Conditions can change after rain or in poor weather.
FacilitiesParking, toilets and rest points are not confirmed in this listing. Use the official link to plan them.
This is planning guidance, not a surveyed access audit. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome wherever the public has access; check any site-specific arrangements before a special journey.Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Check official details Walks
Basingstoke Canal at Odiham
Basingstoke & North Hampshire · Odiham
Easy towpath walking with bridges, locks and options to combine the canal with Odiham village.
Blind & partially sighted walkers Practical route notes
Surface & gradientsA level, surfaced or easier section is mentioned, but gradients and surface breaks may still vary.
NavigationThe route follows a recognisable circuit, trail or linear feature, but waymarking has not been confirmed.
HazardsPlan for open water or waterside edges, road crossings or shared busy sections. Conditions can change after rain or in poor weather.
FacilitiesParking, toilets and rest points are not confirmed in this listing. Use the official link to plan them.
This is planning guidance, not a surveyed access audit. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome wherever the public has access; check any site-specific arrangements before a special journey.Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Check official details Walks
Odiham Castle
Basingstoke & North Hampshire · North Warnborough
A short canal-side walk to the remains of a medieval royal castle, useful for a compact history-and-sniff stop.
Blind & partially sighted walkers Practical route notes
Surface & gradientsA level, surfaced or easier section is mentioned, but gradients and surface breaks may still vary.
NavigationThe route follows a recognisable circuit, trail or linear feature, but waymarking has not been confirmed.
HazardsPlan for open water or waterside edges. Conditions can change after rain or in poor weather.
FacilitiesParking, toilets and rest points are not confirmed in this listing. Use the official link to plan them.
This is planning guidance, not a surveyed access audit. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome wherever the public has access; check any site-specific arrangements before a special journey.Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
English Heritage details Walks
Fleet Pond Nature Reserve
Basingstoke & North Hampshire · Fleet
A popular circuit around Hampshire’s largest freshwater lake, with woodland, boardwalks and wildlife-sensitive edges.
Blind & partially sighted walkers Practical route notes
Surface & gradientsA level, surfaced or easier section is mentioned, but gradients and surface breaks may still vary.
NavigationThe route follows a recognisable circuit, trail or linear feature, but waymarking has not been confirmed.
HazardsPlan for open water or waterside edges. Conditions can change after rain or in poor weather.
FacilitiesParking, toilets and rest points are not confirmed in this listing. Use the official link to plan them.
This is planning guidance, not a surveyed access audit. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome wherever the public has access; check any site-specific arrangements before a special journey.Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Hart District Council Walks
Yateley Common Country Park
Basingstoke & North Hampshire · Yateley
Heathland and woodland paths across a large common, with routes that can be mixed into short or longer loops.
Blind & partially sighted walkers Practical route notes
Surface & gradientsExpect natural or uneven ground; the listing mentions slopes, steps, exposed ground or changing surfaces.
NavigationThe route follows a recognisable circuit, trail or linear feature, but waymarking has not been confirmed.
HazardsSpecific hazards have not been independently assessed. Check current conditions and local signs.
FacilitiesParking, toilets and rest points are not confirmed in this listing. Use the official link to plan them.
This is planning guidance, not a surveyed access audit. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome wherever the public has access; check any site-specific arrangements before a special journey.Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Hampshire countryside details How information is labelled: “Official source” links to a public body, land manager or clearly identified official policy. “Source linked” means a current source is supplied but the detail has not been independently audited. Owner-confirmed and visitor-reported details will be labelled only when that evidence is supplied.
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