Solent Way
A long distance path of 60 miles in Hampshire which follows the coastline from Milford-on-Sea in the west to Emsworth in the east. The walk includes a ferry crossing of the Solent from Hythe to Southampton. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Milford-on-Sea
Distance: 60 miles (96 km)
Grid Ref: SZ291918
Climbing: 340 metres
Walk time: 24-30 hours
Days: 3-5
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL3 Meon Valley - Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham
OL8 Chichester, South Harting and Selsey
OL22 New Forest, Southampton, Ringwood, Ferndown, Lymington, Christchurch and Bournemouth
OL29 Isle of Wight
OL8 Chichester, South Harting and Selsey
OL22 New Forest, Southampton, Ringwood, Ferndown, Lymington, Christchurch and Bournemouth
OL29 Isle of Wight
Summary:
The Solent Way is a 60 mile long-distance footpath that with the exception of a few inland diversions, follows the coast of the Solent, the sea strait that separates mainland England from the Isle of Wight. The route crosses coastal marshes to Lymington before going inland and past the heaths, woods and villages of the New Forest, Bucklers Hard and Beaulieu to reach Hythe on the Test Estuary. The ferry is taken to Southampton from where it follows the Solent shoreline, crossing the River Hamble to reach Portsmouth via the Gosport ferry. It continues along the historic waterfront of Portsmouth and Southsea and passes the coastal marshes and quays around Langstone Harbour.
Useful Links:
Search for Solent Way Guides
Solent Way Booklet and Map
Wikipedia
Long Distance Walkers Association
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