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Around Warsash

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"From woodland to waterside, this varied route offers a breath of sea air."
Walk directions

Continue down Church Road with St Mary’s on your left and keep ahead onto the waymarked off-road cycle trail. The trail drops gently, shaded by trees and rhododendrons, then crosses a stream and climbs to a crossways. Keep ahead for 50yds (46m) to a T-junction.

Turn right onto the rutted gravel track, pass a couple of houses on your left and continue onto a residential road. A few paces further on, turn left into Cowes Lane. Follow this pleasant tree-lined road, keep ahead onto a gravelled private road and continue along the waymarked footpath that bends left at the entrance to Hook-with-Warsash Nature Reserve. Go through a kissing gate and bend right, then cross a footbridge to reach the coastal path at a second kissing gate.
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Location
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain  - Mostly gravel and mud tracks, with a section along the shingle beach
  Landscape  - Woodland, paddocks and seashore
  Dog friendliness  - Keep under close control
  Parking  - Large lay-by outside St Mary’s church
  Toilets en route  - Warsash, beside The Ferryman pub
About the walk
From its enviable position at the mouth of the River Hamble, Warsash commands far-reaching views across Southampton Water and the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Salty traditions at Newtown Modern Warsash has extended south to encompass the former hamlet of Newtown, right at the mouth of the Hook...
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Self-Catering
Quarters Hamble
★★★★
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"Peaceful bolthole near the River Hamble...."
  • Private garden
  • Garden furniture
  • Dish washer
  • Washing machine
Self-Catering
Quarters Hamble
★★★★
awardawardaward
"Peaceful bolthole near the River Hamble...."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Garden furniture
  • Dish washer
Guest Accommodation
Harper's Southampton
★★★★
awardaward
"Popular spot close to the river and marina...."
  • Rooms 22
  • Free TV
  • Wifi
  • Open parking
Nearby places to stay
Quarters Hamble
Quarters Hamble is tucked away in a quiet close near the river and yacht clubs, making it a particularly popular place for keen sailors. A short walk from the village with its restauran...
★★★★    Rating
Quarters Hamble
Quarters Hamble is tucked away in a quiet close near the river and yacht clubs, making it a particularly popular place for keen sailors. A short walk from the village with its restauran...
★★★★    Rating
Harper's Southampton
Harper's Steakhouse (formerly The Navigator) lies close to the River Hamble and the Swanwick Marina in Lower Swanwick, between Southampton and Portsmouth. The comfortable & stylish rest...
★★★★    Rating
Solent Hotel & Spa
Set in Hampshire’s Fareham and close to Portsmouth, the New Forest and other attractions, this smart, purpose-built hotel enjoys a peaceful location. It offers a modern, light-filled pl...
★★★★    Rating
Lodge at Solent
The Lodge at Solent is a vibrant modern lodge hotel offering good quality, relaxed accommodation with a sense of humour. The location is very accessible and close to shops, entertainmen...
★★★    Rating
The Prince Consort
The Prince Consort is just five minutes' walk from the seafront, and enjoys a friendly atmosphere. Food is available every evening in the spacious bar and restaurant. Bedrooms are conte...
★★★    Rating
Harbour Hotel Southampton
Harbour Hotel Southampton is a remarkable luxury hotel located in Ocean Village, with wonderful views of the marina. There are multiple bars and restaurants, including the award-winning...
★★★★★    Rating
Ennio's Restaurant & Boutique Rooms
This fine property, lovingly converted from a former Victorian warehouse, offers luxurious accommodation on Southampton's waterfront. All bedrooms are en suite and are furnished to a ve...
★★★★★    Rating
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The Bugle
   AA Rosette Award
Harper’s Steakhouse Southampton
Prince Consort
The Jetty
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
The Bugle
   AA Rosette Award
Harper’s Steakhouse Southampton
Prince Consort
The Jetty
   AA Rosette Award
Ennio's Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
Duke of York Inn
The Cricketers Inn
   AA Rosette Award
THE PIG in the Wall
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Route details
1hr
Dog-friendly Family-friendly
Difficulty:
Medium

Gradient:
Gentle


Distance:
2.75 miles (4.4kms)

Ascent:
82ft (25m)

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Around Warsash

Recommended by
Our view
"From woodland to waterside, this varied route offers a breath of sea air."
Walk details
1hr
Dog friendly Family friendly
Difficulty:
Medium
Gradient:
Gentle
Distance:
2.75 miles (4.4kms)
Ascent:
82ft (25m)
Walk directions

Continue down Church Road with St Mary’s on your left and keep ahead onto the waymarked off-road cycle trail. The trail drops gently, shaded by trees and rhododendrons, then crosses a stream and climbs to a crossways. Keep ahead for 50yds (46m) to a T-junction.
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Turn right onto the rutted gravel track, pass a couple of houses on your left and continue onto a residential road. A few paces further on, turn left into Cowes Lane. Follow this pleasant tree-lined road, keep ahead onto a gravelled private road and continue along the waymarked footpath that bends left at the entrance to Hook-with-Warsash Nature Reserve. Go through a kissing gate and bend right, then cross a footbridge to reach the coastal path at a second kissing gate.
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Turn right and walk along the beach for about 0.75 miles (1.2km) until the mouth of the River Hamble opens out and you reach the large lake at the mouth of the Hook River on your right.
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Double back to the right at the remains of two old concrete buildings, onto the narrow gravel path between the bushes. The path winds briefly around drainage channels, then heads inland in the shade of young oak trees, dogrose and buckthorn.
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Keep ahead through the gate at Christmas House, cross a road and continue along the track opposite, past Bridge House. Go through the kissing gate into Hook-with-Warsash Nature Reserve and continue for 130yds (119m) to a waymarker post.
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Turn right, then left and follow the faint path across the grassy meadow with woodland on each side. Bear gently right, continue beside the wire fence at the far side of the meadow and into the trees to the kissing gate at the crossways you passed earlier (Point 2). Turn left through the gate and retrace your steps to the church.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Mostly gravel and mud tracks, with a section along the shingle beach
  Landscape - Woodland, paddocks and seashore
  Dog friendliness - Keep under close control
  Parking - Large lay-by outside St Mary’s church
  Toilets en route - Warsash, beside The Ferryman pub
About the walk
From its enviable position at the mouth of the River Hamble, Warsash commands far-reaching views across Southampton Water and the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Salty traditions at Newtown Modern Warsash has extended south to encompass the former hamlet of Newtown, right at the mouth of the Hook...
Read more
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Been on this walk?

Send us photos or a comment about this route. Or recommend a route of your own.

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Walking in Safety

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About the area
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Nearby places to stay

View all (8)
Self-Catering
Quarters Hamble
★★★★
awardawardaward
"Peaceful bolthole near the River Hamble...."
  • Private garden
  • Garden furniture
  • Dish washer
  • Washing machine
Self-Catering
Quarters Hamble
★★★★
awardawardaward
"Peaceful bolthole near the River Hamble...."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Garden furniture
  • Dish washer
Guest Accommodation
Harper's Southampton
★★★★
awardaward
"Popular spot close to the river and marina...."
  • Rooms 22
  • Free TV
  • Wifi
  • Open parking
Nearby places to stay
Quarters Hamble
Quarters Hamble is tucked away in a quiet close near the river and yacht clubs, making it a particularly popular place for keen sailors. A short walk from the village with its restauran...
★★★★    Rating
Quarters Hamble
Quarters Hamble is tucked away in a quiet close near the river and yacht clubs, making it a particularly popular place for keen sailors. A short walk from the village with its restauran...
★★★★    Rating
Harper's Southampton
Harper's Steakhouse (formerly The Navigator) lies close to the River Hamble and the Swanwick Marina in Lower Swanwick, between Southampton and Portsmouth. The comfortable & stylish rest...
★★★★    Rating
Solent Hotel & Spa
Set in Hampshire’s Fareham and close to Portsmouth, the New Forest and other attractions, this smart, purpose-built hotel enjoys a peaceful location. It offers a modern, light-filled pl...
★★★★    Rating
Lodge at Solent
The Lodge at Solent is a vibrant modern lodge hotel offering good quality, relaxed accommodation with a sense of humour. The location is very accessible and close to shops, entertainmen...
★★★    Rating
The Prince Consort
The Prince Consort is just five minutes' walk from the seafront, and enjoys a friendly atmosphere. Food is available every evening in the spacious bar and restaurant. Bedrooms are conte...
★★★    Rating
Harbour Hotel Southampton
Harbour Hotel Southampton is a remarkable luxury hotel located in Ocean Village, with wonderful views of the marina. There are multiple bars and restaurants, including the award-winning...
★★★★★    Rating
Ennio's Restaurant & Boutique Rooms
This fine property, lovingly converted from a former Victorian warehouse, offers luxurious accommodation on Southampton's waterfront. All bedrooms are en suite and are furnished to a ve...
★★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
The Bugle
   AA Rosette Award
Harper’s Steakhouse Southampton
Prince Consort
The Jetty
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
The Bugle
   AA Rosette Award
Harper’s Steakhouse Southampton
Prince Consort
The Jetty
   AA Rosette Award
Ennio's Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
Duke of York Inn
The Cricketers Inn
   AA Rosette Award
THE PIG in the Wall
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby