Solent Way
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50°43′26″N 1°36′00″W / 50.724°N 1.600°W
The Solent Way is a 60-mile (97 km) long-distance
.Route
The Solent Way starts in the seaside resort of Milford on Sea, where it connects with the Bournemouth Coast Path. It then follows the coastline and the shingle spit to the fortifications of Hurst Castle. From Hurst Castle there are two alternative routes, one involving retracing steps along the shingle spit (Hurst Spit), the other catching the seasonal ferry to Keyhaven. From Keyhaven the route follows the marshes and former saltings to the port and sailing centre of Lymington.
From Lymington the Solent Way crosses the
From Southampton the Solent Way passes through the city centre, crosses the
From Warsash, the north shore of the Solent is regained, and followed past
The Solent Way then follows the seaside promenade through the resort of Southsea, and along the western and northern shores of Langstone Harbour past Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve to the village of Langstone. From Langstone the path follows the north coast of Chichester Harbour and passes Warblington Castle before reaching its end at the village of Emsworth.
Waymarking
The way is marked by circular discs bearing a green arrow and a picture of a tern. These are attached to wooden posts and street furniture along the route.
See also
- Long-distance footpaths in the UK
References
- ^ "The Solent Way". Hampshire County Council. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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