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Exbury and Lepe walks
Exbury village and Lepe
National Park
5.83 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Exbury and Lepe (Hampshire)
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 Lepe and the build up to D-Day. The walk starts at the famous Exbury Gardens then takes you along field and woodland paths to Lepe for spectacular views across the Solent. returning inland through farms and woodland to Exbury village.
Ashlett Creek to Calshot Spit
2.79 mi
+13 ft
-115 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)
Starting from Fawley town centre, with views over Southampton Water and the historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. This walk is great for families with young children, starting from Fawley town centre and following a pretty country lane with views over Southampton Water to the small and historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. It then passes the Jolly Sailor pub and 19th century tidal mill before following the coast through a contrasting landscape of industry and wildlife.
Around Cowes
Association / Club / Walk leader2.91 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Cowes (Isle of Wight)
A town walk, looking at some of the interesting architectural and historical features.
Warsash to Swanwick
Visorando Member2.37 mi
+36 ft
-33 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Fareham (Hampshire)
Walk or Cycle from Warsash to Swanwick along the length of the Hamble river
Beaulieu Heath and Hatchet Pond
9.35 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Boldre (Hampshire)
A comprehensive exploration of a classic area of the New Forest, including open heathland, wildlife-rich woodland, and the Forest's largest area of open water.
Waterside Whippingham
4.21 mi
+49 ft
-171 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Whippingham (Isle of Wight)
This is a linear walk from Whippingham to Newport county town of the Isle of Wight. The return journey to Whippingham can be made on the number 5 bus which leaves from the bus station in Newport. The walk explores St. Mildred's Church at Whippingham and then follows the River Medina south to Newport.
Around Shalfleet and Newbridge
4.77 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A walk alongside a river, an estuary at a National Nature Reserve, farmland and a wood
Solent Foreshore
6.66 mi
+89 ft
-92 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Boldre (Hampshire)
A rewarding walk using a superb but little-known permissive path along an attractive stretch of the Solent foreshore, returning via parkland and a former WW2 airstrip.
Lymington Reedbed and the Burrard Monument
3.00 mi
+75 ft
-79 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Boldre (Hampshire)
Stroll along the bird-rich Lymington River, returning via a monument to a local naval hero.
Normandy and Pennington Marshes
5.75 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lymington and Pennington (Hampshire)
Saunter on level, well-maintained paths around the creeks and saltmarshes of the Solent with views to Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight. Includes directions to Lymington town centre.
Normandy and Pennington Marshes with Keyhaven Marshes extension
7.86 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lymington and Pennington (Hampshire)
Saunter on level, well-maintained paths around the creeks and saltmarshes of the Solent with views to Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight. Includes directions to Lymington town centre. Explore one of the premier birdwatching sites on the south coast, on easy, surfaced paths.
Solent Coast
6.99 mi
+272 ft
-302 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A coastal walk overlooking Newtown estuary and the Solent.
Northern Coastal Cliffs
5.29 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A walk through woodland and to a creek and on along the coast.
Boldre village
4.30 mi
+210 ft
-217 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Boldre (Hampshire)
A peaceful and varied walk through country lanes, farmland and an ancient woodland nature reserve. Beginning in the pretty village of Boldre, this is a peaceful and varied walk through country lanes, farmland and an ancient woodland nature reserve. The route is dotted with traditional Forest properties and visits St John the Baptist Church, which has a fascinating literary connection with the village. The walk returns alongside the meandering Lymington River to Boldre Bridge.
Curios Carisbrooke
5.17 mi
+282 ft
-269 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Newport (Isle of Wight)
Starting in the heart of Newport, you'll soon emerge into the countryside surrounding the town, crossing open fields on the approach to Carisbrooke Castle.
Newport and the River Medina
5.21 mi
+197 ft
-220 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Newport (Isle of Wight)
A walk starting in Newport, along a new riverside path, by a marina and then through woods and open countryside before returning to the urban setting.
Around Calbourne
2.04 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Calbourne (Isle of Wight)
A short pub walk across open countryside and through the iconic village of Winkle Street.
Around the Isle of Wight: Yarmouth to Ryde
48.17 mi
+3,694 ft
-3,602 ft
6 days
Moderate
Departure from Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)
Walking on the Coastal Path from Yarmouth to Ryde, enjoy the diversity of the Isle of Wight's landscapes, including the famous Needles, St Catherine's Bay, Tennyson's Monument, and the seaside towns of Shanklin and Sandown. Passing through numerous chines, you will discover the beauty of the Isle of Wight.
The Needles
9.88 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)
From Yarmouth to Freshwater Bay, enjoy the diversity of the Isle of Wight's landscapes, including the famous Needles from all angles and Tennyson's Monument.
This is the first of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.
Around Wootton Bridge
3.02 mi
+174 ft
-167 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Wootton Bridge (Isle of Wight)
A countryside walk from the village to Littletown and the Steam Railway.
Keyhaven Marshes
2.98 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Lymington and Pennington (Hampshire)
Explore one of the premier birdwatching sites on the south coast, on easy, surfaced paths.
Ashurst stroll
2.77 mi
+79 ft
-66 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Ashurst and Colbury (Hampshire)
From Ashurst railway station this short and easy walk explores a variety of landscapes that characterise the New Forest. The route first takes you past open Forest lawns where ponies graze and through Churchplace Inclosure, a timber plantation, before crossing the railway into Ashurst Wood. Then continue along a road that winds pleasantly through ancient pasture woodland and across a grassy lawn to the historic remains of a saltpetre house. Return via a roadside cycle track to Ashurst village.
Chessell Pottery to The Sun Inn
2.18 mi
+325 ft
-371 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Calbourne (Isle of Wight)
This is a pleasant stroll along some of the more unfamiliar parts of the island, with fine views towards the sea as you come down from Mottistone Down.
From The Sun Inn
4.12 mi
+433 ft
-404 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Brighstone (Isle of Wight)
Easy and lovely pub walk from The Sun Inn passing through fields and along the coast.
Around Arreton
3.24 mi
+105 ft
-125 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Arreton (Isle of Wight)
A walk across farmland and by historic Haseley Manor, one of the oldest houses on the Island.
The Needles & Tennyson's Monument from Freshwater Bay
6.34 mi
+909 ft
-873 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Freshwater (Isle of Wight)
The chalk downs at the western end of the Isle of Wight offer some excellent walking. This route starts from Freshwater Bay and visits the Tennyson Monument before continuing to the Needles at the Far end of the island. The route also offers a good view of Alum Bay and on the final descent a grand panorama looking east along the coast to St Catherine's Point.
From Freshwater Bay to Brighstone
6.72 mi
+525 ft
-433 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Freshwater (Isle of Wight)
Walk in the wildest part of the Isle of Wight from Freshwater Bay and its exotic rocks to the little village of Brighstone. Witness the cliff change from chalk to clay and sandstone.
This is the second of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.
Birchmore Experience
2.89 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Rookley (Isle of Wight)
Walk from Rookley Post office back to Rookley Main Road via Birchmore Lane. The Walk on the map actually starts and returns to Oakdene.
The Needles & Tennyson's Monument from Nodewell Farm
3.66 mi
+571 ft
-574 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Totland (Isle of Wight)
This walk explores the far west of the Isle of Wight. The route climbs to the Tennyson's Monument set high on Tennyson Down before walking to the viewpoint overlooking the Needles. In addition you get fine views of Alum Bay.
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