Hamstreet Woods Walks & Route Maps

This first walk is a peaceful loop through Ham Street Woods offering a wander beneath ancient trees, with well-marked trails and a real sense of seasonal change.

Oak, hornbeam and sweet chestnut line the route, and in spring the ground is scattered with bluebells and wood anemones. Medieval earthworks still shape parts of the landscape, adding quiet depth to the surroundings.

It’s a gentle, unhurried walk - ideal for soaking up woodland calm and the subtle rhythms of nature.

This much longer Ham Street route blends ancient woodland, peaceful waterway, and village life into one rewarding walk.

It begins in Ham Street Woods, a National Nature Reserve filled with towering trees, medieval earthworks, and seasonal wildlife.

From there, the route explores more pretty countryside, passes two local pubs and includes the Royal Military Canal - built during the Napoleonic era.

With its mix of history, woodland, water, and quiet countryside, this is a gentle but full day’s outing - perfect for those looking to stretch their legs a bit more and take in the variety of the area.