Alpaca walking near Fareham — just 20 minutes via the M27 to Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park. Guided walks from £32, all ages welcome, year-round.
Itchen Valley Country Park is one of Hampshire's finest outdoor destinations — 440 acres of ancient woodland and riverside meadows that has earned 16 consecutive Green Flag Awards. It is also home to Hensting Alpacas, offering guided alpaca walks from £32 per person with experienced handlers, all ages welcome, and advance booking available online 24/7.
Our alpaca walks are genuinely all-ages — children from 3 years old can walk their own alpaca (with an adult on the second lead), and infants are welcome in baby carriers. The walk covers approximately one mile of level, scenic paths through Itchen Valley Country Park at a gentle pace suitable for the whole family.
Fareham sits between Portsmouth and Southampton on the M27 corridor, which makes Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park one of the most accessible rural experiences available to PO14–PO17 residents. The journey from Fareham town centre is typically 20–25 minutes — west on the M27 to junction 7, then north via Hedge End. For Fareham families, this proximity means an alpaca walk is a genuinely viable spontaneous weekend activity rather than a planned expedition — and the contrast between the residential outskirts of Fareham and the open water meadows of Itchen Valley Country Park is striking enough to make the experience feel much further from home than it actually is.
Your 2-hour walk follows a circular route through Itchen Valley's ancient woodland and water meadows, alongside the historic River Itchen. The route is level and accessible, with surfaced pathways throughout. You will walk through landscape that has been protected and managed for over 40 years — one of the finest country park settings in southern England.
From Fareham, Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park (SO30 3HQ) is approximately 20–25 minutes via the M27 westbound — exit at junction 7 for Hedge End, then follow the B3035 towards West End. Car parking is available at the country park from £1.30/hour. Alpaca walks are priced from £32 per person for the 2-hour guided experience and are available year-round. Weekend and school holiday slots for family groups should be booked 2–3 weeks in advance. Call 0333 050 4012 or book online.
Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, SO30 3HQ — 10 min from Southampton and Eastleigh, 25 min from Winchester, 20–25 min from Fareham, 35 min from Portsmouth. Parking from £1.30/hour; free Blue Badge holders.
Call 0333 050 4012 or book online here. See all seasonal events for more experiences at Hensting Alpacas.
From £32 per person
Yes! All our alpaca walks require advance booking. Spaces are limited and this experience is very popular, especially during weekends and school holidays.
We recommend sturdy, closed-toe footwear (wellies in wet weather), weather-appropriate clothing, and layers. We walk in most weather conditions, so dress for the outdoors!
Yes! All children are welcome. Children under 8 must have one dedicated adult, and children 12+ may lead an alpaca independently. Everyone needs a valid ticket.
We're located at Itchen Valley Country Park in Hampshire, just 15 minutes from Southampton, Winchester, and Eastleigh. Easy access from Portsmouth, Romsey, and surrounding areas.
We walk in light rain! Only severe weather will cancel walks. If we cancel, you can rebook within 3 months. We recommend adding our £4.50 rescheduling insurance for flexibility.
More questions? Check our complete FAQ page or call us on 0333 050 4012
When
June 29, 2026
to December 31, 2027
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