Top 5 Dog Walks in Andover

Published by MutTrails Day Car in Walks for Dogs · Saturday 30 Aug 2025 · 2:30
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🐾 Top 5 Dog Walks Around Andover

At MutTrails, we believe walks are more than “just exercise.” They’re adventures filled with wagging tails, muddy paws, countryside sniffs, and happy memories. Luckily, Andover is blessed with some fantastic dog-friendly routes. Here are our top 5 favourite local walks — perfect for exploring with your four-legged best friend.

🌿1. Ladies Walk (Old Winton Road)

A true Andover classic! This trail mixes gentle hills with shaded woodland and open fields. Around 5 km (just over an hour at a steady pace), it’s a great mix without venturing far from town.

✔ Woodland and open countryside
✔ Great views across Andover
✔ Plenty of space for a good run

🦆 2. Anton Lakes & River Anton Way

Right in the heart of Andover, Anton Lakes Nature Reserve is a peaceful haven of meadows, lakes, and rich wildlife.

Extend the adventure by following the River Anton Way into town and out to the countryside.
✔ Spot otters, kingfishers & swans
✔ Flat, easy paths for relaxed strolls
✔ Can be a short wander or a longer riverside walk

🌲 3. Harewood Forest & Bere Hill Circular

One for energetic pups (and owners!). At about 9 miles, this route explores Hampshire’s largest ancient woodland, with forest tracks, meadow views, and the River Test.

✔ Big adventures close to Andover
✔ Perfect for high-energy dogs
✔ Classic Hampshire countryside escape

🐕 4. Foxcotte to Penton

A quieter, rural route — ideal if you like to avoid the crowds. Fields, footpaths, and country lanes link the two charming villages.
✔ Peaceful and off the beaten track
✔ Open countryside views
✔ New scents to explore every time

💦 5. Rooksbury Mill & Dog Park

A local favourite! Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve offers relaxed loops around the lakes plus a large enclosed dog park where pups can safely play off-lead.
✔ Great for socialising and zoomies
✔ Flat lakeside paths
✔ Mix of nature reserve & open green space

🐾 Walkies Tip

Whichever walk you choose, don’t forget the essentials:

Fresh water & bowl 💧
Poo bags 🧻
A towel for muddy paws 🐾
Pocket full of treats 🦴

🐶 Why We Love These Walks

At MutTrails, walks aren’t just a service — they’re the heart of what we do. Whether your dog is with us for daycare countryside adventures or holiday boarding, these are exactly the kinds of trails we explore daily.

Because after all…

Great walks mean tired, happy dogs.

👉 Looking for daily countryside adventures for your dog? Check out our Dog Daycare and Holiday Boarding services.