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Coastal path along a shingle beach with a rusted mooring bollard in foreground, sea to the right under dramatic clouds

Route Category: Coast

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The Lepe Loop

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Start at Lepe County Park then follow a well signposted route through field and woodland paths with spectacular views across the Solent. Situated on the southern edge of the New Forest and a mile from the Solent coast, Exbury is a peaceful and beautiful village with a fascinating history and important war time links to … Continued

Sturt Pond

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Sturt Pond is a tidal inlet and a fantastic place to see a wide range of birds. For a shorter walk, staying on surfaced paths, head west (keeping the sea on your left) and saunter past the bowling green with views of the White House before heading back to the car park and café. The … Continued

Hurst Beach

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Hurst Beach is a great location for seaside walk with great facilities, lots of paths and a lovely pub. This coast walk starts from the historic Keyhaven harbour, used by small boats since at least 1206 when it was used for transporting cattle and sheep from the Isle of Wight to the water meadows on … Continued

Keyhaven Harbour

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This route follows the path alongside Keyhaven Marshes, a nationally important habitat for a wide range of plants and animals. This coast walk starts from the historic Keyhaven harbour, used by small boats since at least 1206 when it was used for transporting cattle and sheep from the Isle of Wight to the water meadows … Continued

Walhampton Monument

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Visit the monument to Admiral Sir Harry Burrard-Neale (1765-1835) Burrard-Neale was a prominent Naval officer and former MP for Lymington who was greatly admired for the changes he brought to the town. This walk also enjoys good views over the Solent and is easily accessible by train and bus. It is part of the Rail … Continued

Lymington Marshes

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Walk along the Quayside for river views followed by the coastal marshes of the Lymington-Keyhaven Nature Reserve. This is one of several Rail Trail routes running from Brockenhurst or Lymington railway stations. Outside the sea wall the mudflats and saltmarsh are rich feeding and roosting grounds for many bird species. These form part of Hampshire and Isle … Continued

Lymington Town Trail

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A shorter walk packed full of local history. Visit St Barbe museum, the modern day quay and the bustling high street. See yachts moored in the harbour, the sea water baths and fine coastal views. The Isle of Wight is accessible from Lymington with a ferry to Yarmouth. Sailing has a rich history in this seaside … Continued

Keyhaven Marshes

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Walk via the Solent Way through a nature reserve rich in wildlife. Along the route there are views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and the Needles and opportunities to watch the ever-changing bird life of Keyhaven Marshes. The path then cuts inland to follow an ancient highway behind the reserve before returning … Continued

Ashlett Creek

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Starting from Fawley town centre, with views over Southampton Water and the historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. Ashlett Mill is an historic Grade II listed building that was built in 1816. It replaced an earlier mill that may date from medieval times and was used to mill corn until about 1910. Victoria Quay was built … Continued