If you live in Titchfield, you already know the pleasures of a Sunday wander: the abbey ruins, the towpath, the birds at the Haven. A guided alpaca walk is a lovely addition to that list, and it is closer than many people expect. Here is a practical guide for anyone planning a trip from the village.
Why people choose an alpaca walk
It is the simple pleasure of it. You are given your own alpaca to lead, there is no rushing, and nobody expects you to know anything beforehand. Alpacas are inquisitive but unflustered, and most walkers find themselves relaxing within the first ten minutes. It works as a treat for a birthday, a catch-up with friends, or a screen-free afternoon with the children.
Getting there
We walk at Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ. From Titchfield, most drivers use the M27 and arrive in around twenty-five minutes. Leave a little extra time on busy days, since you will want to park, use the facilities and be ready for your welcome. We are about fifteen minutes from Southampton, Winchester and Eastleigh, and easy to reach from Fareham too.
What to expect on the day
Your handler will introduce the herd, match each walker with an alpaca and show you how to hold the lead rope comfortably. The walk itself lasts about two hours across meadows and parkland. You will stop several times, which gives you the chance to take photographs, ask questions about alpaca behaviour and fleece, and simply enjoy the scenery. Our alpacas are halter-trained and used to visitors, and the family behind Hensting Alpacas has looked after them for sixteen years.
What to wear and bring
- Sturdy shoes or boots, since the ground can be muddy after rain
- Layers and a waterproof, because the weather changes quickly in the valley
- A camera or phone with a wrist strap
- Water, especially in warmer months
Who can join
Children aged 3 to 12 share a lead with an adult, young people aged 12 to 16 lead with an adult present, and anyone 16 or over can walk independently. We also run accessible walks every Wednesday from April to October, and carers come free.
Cost and booking
Prices start from £32 per person. Family packages begin at £92, baby alpaca walks from £54, and an extra walker is £18. You can add rescheduling insurance for £4.50, and gift vouchers are available. Full details and availability are on our Titchfield alpaca walking page, or you can call us on 0333 050 4012.
Making a day of it
Many visitors combine their walk with a pub lunch or a stroll back home along the coast. Whatever you choose, you will head back to Titchfield with muddy boots, a few hundred photographs and probably a new favourite animal.
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Article title: A Day Out from Titchfield: Walking Alpacas in the Itchen Valley
If you live in Titchfield, you already know the pleasures of a Sunday wander: the abbey ruins, the towpath, the birds at the Haven. A guided alpaca walk is a lovely addition to that list, and it is closer than many people expect. Here is a practical guide for anyone planning a trip from the village.
Why people choose an alpaca walk
It is the simple pleasure of it. You are given your own alpaca to lead, there is no rushing, and nobody expects you to know anything beforehand. Alpacas are inquisitive but unflustered, and most walkers find themselves relaxing within the first ten minutes. It works as a treat for a birthday, a catch-up with friends, or a screen-free afternoon with the children.
Getting there
We walk at Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ. From Titchfield, most drivers use the M27 and arrive in around twenty-five minutes. Leave a little extra time on busy days, since you will want to park, use the facilities and be ready for your welcome. We are about fifteen minutes from Southampton, Winchester and Eastleigh, and easy to reach from Fareham too.
What to expect on the day
Your handler will introduce the herd, match each walker with an alpaca and show you how to hold the lead rope comfortably. The walk itself lasts about two hours across meadows and parkland. You will stop several times, which gives you the chance to take photographs, ask questions about alpaca behaviour and fleece, and simply enjoy the scenery. Our alpacas are halter-trained and used to visitors, and the family behind Hensting Alpacas has looked after them for sixteen years.
What to wear and bring
- Sturdy shoes or boots, since the ground can be muddy after rain
- Layers and a waterproof, because the weather changes quickly in the valley
- A camera or phone with a wrist strap
- Water, especially in warmer months
Who can join
Children aged 3 to 12 share a lead with an adult, young people aged 12 to 16 lead with an adult present, and anyone 16 or over can walk independently. We also run accessible walks every Wednesday from April to October, and carers come free.
Cost and booking
Prices start from £32 per person. Family packages begin at £92, baby alpaca walks from £54, and an extra walker is £18. You can add rescheduling insurance for £4.50, and gift vouchers are available. Full details and availability are on our Titchfield alpaca walking page, or you can call us on 0333 050 4012.
Making a day of it
Many visitors combine their walk with a pub lunch or a stroll back home along the coast. Whatever you choose, you will head back to Titchfield with muddy boots, a few hundred photographs and probably a new favourite animal.
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