‘The ford over the river where the alder trees grow’. Alresford (pronounced Allsford) is a beautiful Georgian town, one of Hampshire’s finest. Famous for for its watercress, specialist shops, old-fashioned inns, and the Watercress Line steam railway, Alresford is also renowned for its lush scenery and riverside walks. A lovely place for strolling, there is plenty to see in the town and by its attractive riverside. The Alresford Millennium Trail links together footpaths around the town with illustrated boards which give information on the history of Alresford, its inhabitants, wildlife and countryside setting. The route is very well used by both local people and visitors and the section by the river is especially popular. Dog walking, duck feeding and bankside benches expand the recreational use of the site.
If you would like to explore a little further then add on the optional loop known as the Alre Valley Trail. The Millennium Trail path is also part of the Wayfarer’s Walk, a 71 mile walk from Inkpen to Emsworth.
For more information and a pdf guide to the Millenium Trail please follow this link: