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Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Queen Elizabeth Country Park
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Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Street:
Gravel Hill
Town:
Horndean
County:
Hampshire
Postcode:
PO8 0QE
Telephone:
023 9259 5040
Website:
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/qecp
Email:
qecp.enquiries@hants.gov.uk
Key Features:
• 20 miles of trails
• 1,400 acres of open woodland
• Mountain bike trails
• Visitor centre with shop & café
• Parking (£1.50 a day)
Description:
Queen Elizabeth Country Park is located in Horndean, Hampshire and is the biggest country park in Hampshire, with over 20 miles of trails for walkers, cyclists & horse riders.
The park is the highest point on the South Downs and covers 1,400 acres of open access woodland and downland. A visitor centre with helpful staff can offer advice on the best routes to explore and the café is always a welcome stop on your return, serving up fresh snacks and drinks.
There are three permissive walking trails which cover 1.7 miles, 1.9 miles and 5 miles. You can also walk beyond the park to various destinations including, Langstone Harbour (11.8 miles), Alton (21.1 miles) and Eastbourne (100 miles). For horse riders there is a permissive trail of 6 miles within the forest, and for cyclists there are two trails covering 3.1 miles and 3.7 miles, but you can also ride out into the surrounding countryside for a longer journey.
Queen Elizabeth Country Park is a great attraction and place to visit in Hampshire, we hope you enjoy your visit.
Tariff:
• Free entry into Park
• All day parking = £1.50
Opening Hours:
• The Park is open daily
• Visitor Centre is open from 10am to 5.30pm
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