Join Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park for a family day out combining alpaca walks, Go Ape, woodland café and 440 acres of Green Flag Hampshire countryside.
Picture walking through ancient woodland alongside a curious, gentle alpaca — their soft footsteps on the path, the River Itchen visible through the trees, and the sounds of the countryside replacing everything else for two hours. That is what Hensting Alpacas at Itchen Valley Country Park offers Hampshire visitors, every day of the week from late March through October.
Our alpaca walk route takes you through the ancient woodlands and water meadows of Itchen Valley Country Park — 440 acres of stunning Hampshire countryside that has earned 16 consecutive Green Flag Awards. You will walk alongside the historic River Itchen, through trees that have stood for centuries, with 40+ alpacas as your companions.
Itchen Valley Country Park is one of Hampshire's finest outdoor destinations — 440 acres of ancient woodland, water meadows, and River Itchen scenery that has earned 16 consecutive Green Flag Awards for environmental excellence. It is also home to two of the region's most distinctive experiences: Hensting Alpacas guided walks and Go Ape's high ropes, ziplines, and axe throwing. Together they make Itchen Valley one of the very few country parks in England where you can walk with exotic animals and tackle high ropes in the same afternoon. Six play areas, orienteering trails, parkrun every Saturday, and the woodland café complete a day out that genuinely works for all ages simultaneously.
Your walk begins with an introduction to your alpaca companion — learning their name, their personality, and how to walk them safely with the halter. The route takes you through Itchen Valley's ancient woodland and water meadows on a level, circular path of approximately one mile. Along the way your handler explains alpaca behaviour, the park's ecology, and the history of this remarkable 440-acre countryside setting. The walk ends with feeding time and close-contact time with the wider herd.
A full day at Itchen Valley Country Park typically follows this pattern: arrive for a morning alpaca walk (10:00am–12:00pm) with Hensting Alpacas, enjoy lunch at the woodland café, then spend the afternoon on Go Ape (Treetop Challenge for adults and confident older children, Treetop Adventure for younger families), exploring the orienteering trails, or simply walking the 5km of surfaced accessible pathways along the River Itchen. Free Blue Badge parking is available, and the park's accessible trails mean the day works for visitors with mobility considerations as well as those looking for physical challenge.
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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.
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