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Steep is an ideal base for exploring not just East Hampshire but further afield. With good train links to Portsmouth and London from Petersfield, day trips are easily taken. Buses link Steep to Petersfield and then to Winchester, Alton and Midhurst. And if you have your own transport then Southampton, Brighton, Chichester, are easy to get to.

There are lots of things to do in and around Steep too, and some are detailed below.

The Poet's Stone

A memorial to Edward Thomas set high in the hangers with breathtaking views of the South Downs. Accessible from above or below via footpaths, some of which are steep.

Cycling

The East Hampshire Cycle route runs along Church Road from The Harrow crossroads and down the full length of Mill Lane.

The tourism page on the East Hampshire website provides further information and a downloadable (albeit somewhat out of date and slightly inaccurate) leaflet and map.

Walking

Steep is an ideal base for walkers. The Hangers Way runs through Steep and the South Downs Way (another long distance footpath), is only a few miles to the south. In addition The Edward Thomas Walk is exclusively within the parish of Steep. A leaflet with a map and detailed directions and points of interest can be downloaded from the walking section of the East Hampshire tourism webpage.

Horse riding

There are many bridleways which run through Steep allowing access to the Hangers as well as to the South Downs.