Guidebook to Liss Forest
Food scene
The Temple Inn
82 Forest RoadRecently refurbished, warm country pub with garden. Good local ales
20 mins by car or train, this is a fantastic place to go if you like the sea. All sorts of watersports available.
55 locals recommend
Southsea Beach Cafe
Eastney Esplanade20 mins by car or train, this is a fantastic place to go if you like the sea. All sorts of watersports available.
The Selborne Arms
High StreetA great local pub about 2 miles away
The Jolly Drover
London RoadA great pub a mile away
The Spread Eagle
Farnham RoadA great pub about a mile away, via country foot paths
Hawkley Inn
2 Pococks LnAn amazing local pub about 2 miles away, great food and local beer
Neighbourhoods
A site of special scientific interest (SSSI), a fantastic place to walk or cycle. Dog and horse friendly, used by lots of local people for all sorts of exercise. Used by the Army for variety of live firing during the week but this is notified by them flying red flags at all entry points.
Longmoor Training Camp
A site of special scientific interest (SSSI), a fantastic place to walk or cycle. Dog and horse friendly, used by lots of local people for all sorts of exercise. Used by the Army for variety of live firing during the week but this is notified by them flying red flags at all entry points.
City/town information
Variety of local shops; bakery, knitting shop, diy, Tesco Local, Boots, estate agents, funeral care, card shop, dentist, doctor surgery, youth club, village hall, British Legion club, a pub, two indian restaurants, a chinese takeaway, fish and chips, pizza and kebab shop, barber and hairdressers and a mainline station on the Portsmouth to London Waterloo line (1 hour to London)
Liss
Variety of local shops; bakery, knitting shop, diy, Tesco Local, Boots, estate agents, funeral care, card shop, dentist, doctor surgery, youth club, village hall, British Legion club, a pub, two indian restaurants, a chinese takeaway, fish and chips, pizza and kebab shop, barber and hairdressers and a mainline station on the Portsmouth to London Waterloo line (1 hour to London)
Sightseeing
A wonderful market town full of character, local food market and full range of shops as well as pubs and restaurants. Also has fast train connection into London.
41 locals recommend
Petersfield
A wonderful market town full of character, local food market and full range of shops as well as pubs and restaurants. Also has fast train connection into London.
Selborne is a gorgeous and typical rural southern England village, home to the Gilbert White museum and gardens. Also his infamous zigzag walk to get stunning views of the countryside.
40 locals recommend
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections
High StreetSelborne is a gorgeous and typical rural southern England village, home to the Gilbert White museum and gardens. Also his infamous zigzag walk to get stunning views of the countryside.
Home of Englands beloved author set in truly picturesque village with perfect pub to eat.
87 locals recommend
Jane Austen's House
Winchester RoadHome of Englands beloved author set in truly picturesque village with perfect pub to eat.
A fantastic place for all sorts of outside activity and sports. Amazing fresh air and woods used by many, and is dog friendly. BBQ pitches can be booked but book early as they are very popular. Also has a fantastic assault course for all ages and abilities.
32 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre
South Downs WayA fantastic place for all sorts of outside activity and sports. Amazing fresh air and woods used by many, and is dog friendly. BBQ pitches can be booked but book early as they are very popular. Also has a fantastic assault course for all ages and abilities.
Bordon Skate Park
Great place for boarding and cycling
ex Army land and now a place for wildlife, park runs and playgrounds for children. Gets very busy in the summer as it is so wonderful
Bordon Inclosure
96 Chase Rdex Army land and now a place for wildlife, park runs and playgrounds for children. Gets very busy in the summer as it is so wonderful
City advice
Getting around
Trains to London every half hour in Peak
20 mins to Portsmouth and the historic dockyards and beaches of Southsea and Hayling Island