We have dug into our archives to find snapshots from bygone days, featuring some of the best beauty spots in the area around the West Sussex and Hampshire border.
These pictures from the past can inspire walks that are enjoyable to this day.
Discover the hilltops, forests and farms around Singleton on a six-mile circular walk from the village centre. Enjoy Singleton Forest, open farmland and Hat Hill, where you will be walking over well-preserved prehistoric field banks.
Beacon Hill is one of the best known hill forts in England. The firing of beacons on prominent hilltops was an integral part of the early defence and communication system for Britain, and this was the site of one of the beacons that formed a network across Hampshire.
It is a strenuous climb but there comes the reward of fabulous views. Nearby Harting Downs gives access to the South Downs Way and walks here offer stunning views from start to finish.
North of Westbourne, you can explore Monk's Hill, Hollybank Wood and Southleigh Forest. The woods are a treat for nature lovers and gives cyclists direct access to the South Downs from Emsworth.
Bosham Harbour and village offer scenic walks. Explore the quay and walk around Old Bosham in a relaxed way, or go further and experience the joys of Chichester Harbour.
Wander through the reedbeds, head down Fishbourne Channel and make your way to Itchenor, or head north around the head of the Bosham Channel and around the Chidham peninsula to Nutbourne.
A short circular walk from Fishbourne will take you through fields, past the pond near The Bull’s Head, and along the western coastal path.
Butser Hill is one of the highest points in Hampshire. You can make the steep climb from Queen Elizabeth Country Park or follow an easier route with signposts provided by Hampshire Countryside Services.
There is a nice five-mile circular walk from Hacking Copse to Colworth Farm, taking you through forest and field of both West Dean and Cowdray Estates.
Colworth fields are hunting ground for red kites and buzzards and flocks of finches. Hares are quite common here, too. From Colworth Farm, you can enjoy a view west to Kingley Vale and Bow Hill yew forest.
The walk also takes in the old railway line from Chichester to Midhurst, the woods of The Marlows, Hacking Copse and Littlewood Plantation – good sparrowhawk country.
Enjoy the ancient woodland filled with pine and hazel. The whole area was farmland 3,000 years ago with only a few scattered trees.
From Emsworth Square, you can explore the River Ems, Hampshire Farm Meadows, Lumley Mill and Brook Meadow Nature Reserve.
The mill, now a family home, was built for Lord Lumley in 1760 as part of the Stansted estate. Close to the quay, the mill had an extensive malthouse and other stores but the outbuildings were destroyed by fire in 1915. The property was once home to the artist and entomologist William Buckler.
Kettlebrook Cottages in Steep, north of Petersfield, were once a farmhouse, dating back to the 16th century. The house, which sat by the Ashford Stream, was later converted into labourers' cottages.
It is said that the name comes from the days when the workmen would dip their kettles in the brook to get water for their tea.

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The Punch Bowl near Beacon Hill in 1991 Photo: SussexWorld Archive

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Singleton Stream in 1972 Photo: SussexWorld Archive

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North of Westbourne in 1989 Photo: SussexWorld Archive

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Ratham Mill, Bosham in 1974 Photo: SussexWorld Archive