Hurst Castle including Keyhaven, Keyhaven Marshes & Pennington Marshes

A walk along Hurst Beach to Hurst Castle & back and then onto Keyhaven & Pennington Marshes

 
Completed:  8 May 2005
Distance: 8½ miles approx
Weather: Sunny with cloud developing with occasional spots of rain
Time: 5½ hours - all photographs taken between 10:30 & 16:00
Terrain: Well defined paths along the Solent Way, Hurst Beach is a mile each way of shingle or take the boat from Keyhaven
Stiles: 0
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park in Keyhaven along Saltgrass Lane (GR: SZ 302-908)
Nearest Towns: Milford on Sea
Refreshments: The Gun Inn, Keyhaven
Toilets: Public toilets in Keyhaven, toilets in Hurst Castle
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - Walking the Wight
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
Photographs
 

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