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{{Short description|Long-distance footpath in Hampshire, England}}
The '''Solent Way''' is a 60 mile long-distance [[trail|footpath]] in [[Hampshire]], southern [[England]]. With the exception of a few inland diversions, the path follows the coast of the [[Solent]], the sea straight that separates the mainland England from the [[Isle of Wight]]. The Solent Way forms part of the [[E9 European Coastal Path]], which runs for [[1 E6 m|5000 km (3125 miles)]] from [[Cabo de São Vicente|Cape St Vincent]] in [[Portugal]] to [[Narva-Jõesuu]] in [[Estonia]].
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The '''Solent Way''' is a long-distance [[trail|footpath]] in [[Hampshire]], southern [[England]]. For the most part, the path follows the coast of the [[Solent]], the sea strait that separates mainland Britain from the [[Isle of Wight]]. The Solent Way forms part of the [[King Charles III England Coast Path]], as well as part of the [[E9 European Coastal Path]], which runs for [[1 E6 m|5000&nbsp;km (3125&nbsp;miles)]] from [[Cabo de São Vicente|Cape St Vincent]] in [[Portugal]] to [[Narva-Jõesuu]] in [[Estonia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/solentway |title=The Solent Way |language=en |publisher=Hampshire County Council |date= |access-date=23 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=KCIIIECP - South East |url=https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/england-coast-path-south-east/ |website=www.nationaltrail.co.uk |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=E9 Coast Path |url=https://www.era-ewv-ferp.org/e-paths/e9/ |website=www.era-ewv-ferp.org |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
The Solent Way starts in the seaside resort of [[Milford on Sea]] and 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, 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]].


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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Solent Way Leaflet |url=https://documents.hants.gov.uk/countryside/walks/SolentWayleaflet.pdf |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
From Lymington the Solent Way heads inland through the [[New Forest]] and the villages of [[Bucklers Hard]] and [[Beaulieu]] to [[Hythe, Hampshire|Hythe]] on the west bank of the [[Southampton Water]]. From Hythe the path takes the [[Hythe Pier, Railway and Ferry|Hythe Ferry]] across Southampton Water to the Town Quay in the centre of the port city of [[Southampton]].


==Route==
From Southampton the Solent Way passes through the city centre, crosses the [[River Itchen, Hampshire|River Itchen]] by the high-level [[Itchen Bridge]] and follows the northern shore of Southampton Water past [[Netley Castle]], the ruins of [[Netley Abbey]], and the [[Royal Victoria Country Park]] to the yachting centre of [[Hamble-le-Rice]]. Here it crosses the [[River Hamble]] on a small pedestrian ferry to the village of [[Warsash]].
[[File:Coastline between Lymington and Keyhaven, Hampshire, England.jpg|thumb|right|Solent Way between Lymington and Keyhaven]]


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 [[salt marsh|saltings]] to the port and sailing centre of [[Lymington]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Solent Way - Milford-on-Sea to Lymington |url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/solentway-milfordonsea |website=hants.gov.uk |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
From Warsash, the north shore of the Solent is regained, and followed through the seaside centres of [[Hill Head]] and [[Lee-on-Solent]] to the town of [[Gosport]] on the western side of [[Portsmouth Harbour]]. Here the [[Gosport Ferry]] is used to cross Portsmouth Harbour to [[Portsmouth Harbour railway station]] in the centre of the naval city of [[Portsmouth]].


From Lymington the Solent Way crosses the [[Lymington River]] then continues a mile or so inland of the coast, giving occasional glimpses to the busy Solent to the south-east. Soon the path enters the New Forest, passing [[Sowley Pond]] before reaching [[Buckler's Hard]] on the [[Beaulieu River]]. From Buckler's Hard the path follows the edge of the river to [[Beaulieu, Hampshire|Beaulieu]] and on to [[Hythe, Hampshire|Hythe]] on the west bank of [[Southampton Water]]. From Hythe the path takes the [[Hythe Pier, Railway and Ferry|Hythe Ferry]] across Southampton Water to the Town Quay in the centre of the port city of [[Southampton]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Solent Way - Lymington to Beaulieu |url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/solentway-lymington |website=hants.gov.uk |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Solent Way - Beaulieu to Hythe |url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/solentway-beaulieu |website=hants.gov.uk |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
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 Marsh 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]].


From Southampton the Solent Way passes through the city centre, crosses the [[River Itchen, Hampshire|River Itchen]] by the high-level [[Itchen Bridge]] and follows the northern shore of Southampton Water past [[Netley Castle]], the ruins of [[Netley Abbey]], and the [[Royal Victoria Country Park]] to the yachting centre of [[Hamble-le-Rice]]. Here it crosses the [[River Hamble]] on the small pedestrian [[Hamble-Warsash Ferry]] to the village of [[Warsash]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Solent Way - Hythe to Hamble |url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/solentway-hythe |website=hants.gov.uk |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
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.

From Warsash, the north shore of the Solent is regained, and followed past [[Titchfield Haven NNR|Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve]] and through the seaside centres of [[Hill Head]] and [[Lee-on-Solent]] to the town of [[Gosport]] on the western side of [[Portsmouth Harbour]]. Here the [[Gosport Ferry]] is used to cross Portsmouth Harbour to [[Portsmouth Harbour railway station]] in the centre of the naval city of [[Portsmouth]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/solentway-hillhead |website=hants.gov.uk |title=Hill Head to Gosport |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>

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, Hampshire|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]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Solent Way - Langstone to Emsworth |url=https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/solentway-langstone |website=hants.gov.uk |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Long-distance footpaths in the UK]]
*[[Long-distance footpaths in the UK]]
*[[England Coast Path]]
*[[Isle of Wight Coastal Path]]
*[[Test Way]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.hants.gov.uk/walking/solentway/ Description of the Solent Way from Hampshire County Council]
*[http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/solent.html Description of the Solent Way from the Ramblers' Association]


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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071211234247/http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/solent.html Description of the Solent Way from the Ramblers' Association]
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Latest revision as of 01:21, 4 September 2024

50°43′26″N 1°36′00″W / 50.724°N 1.600°W / 50.724; -1.600

Solent Way
The Solent Way passing through Royal Victoria Country Park
Length60 mi (97 km)
LocationHampshire, England
Trailheads
WaymarkSolent Way Waymarker, found along the route
WebsiteOfficial website
Trail map
Map
The route of the Solent Way.

The Solent Way is a long-distance footpath in Hampshire, southern England. For the most part, the path follows the coast of the Solent, the sea strait that separates mainland Britain from the Isle of Wight. The Solent Way forms part of the King Charles III England Coast Path, as well as part of the E9 European Coastal Path, which runs for 5000 km (3125 miles) from Cape St Vincent in Portugal to Narva-Jõesuu in Estonia.[1][2][3]

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.[4]

Route

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Solent Way between Lymington and Keyhaven

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.[5]

From Lymington the Solent Way crosses the Lymington River then continues a mile or so inland of the coast, giving occasional glimpses to the busy Solent to the south-east. Soon the path enters the New Forest, passing Sowley Pond before reaching Buckler's Hard on the Beaulieu River. From Buckler's Hard the path follows the edge of the river to Beaulieu and on to Hythe on the west bank of Southampton Water. From Hythe the path takes the Hythe Ferry across Southampton Water to the Town Quay in the centre of the port city of Southampton.[6][7]

From Southampton the Solent Way passes through the city centre, crosses the River Itchen by the high-level Itchen Bridge and follows the northern shore of Southampton Water past Netley Castle, the ruins of Netley Abbey, and the Royal Victoria Country Park to the yachting centre of Hamble-le-Rice. Here it crosses the River Hamble on the small pedestrian Hamble-Warsash Ferry to the village of Warsash.[8]

From Warsash, the north shore of the Solent is regained, and followed past Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve and through the seaside centres of Hill Head and Lee-on-Solent to the town of Gosport on the western side of Portsmouth Harbour. Here the Gosport Ferry is used to cross Portsmouth Harbour to Portsmouth Harbour railway station in the centre of the naval city of Portsmouth.[9]

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.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Solent Way". Hampshire County Council. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  2. ^ "KCIIIECP - South East". www.nationaltrail.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  3. ^ "E9 Coast Path". www.era-ewv-ferp.org. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Solent Way Leaflet" (PDF). Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Solent Way - Milford-on-Sea to Lymington". hants.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Solent Way - Lymington to Beaulieu". hants.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Solent Way - Beaulieu to Hythe". hants.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Solent Way - Hythe to Hamble". hants.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Hill Head to Gosport". hants.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Solent Way - Langstone to Emsworth". hants.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
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