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Explore the natural history of Southampton Water |
Follow this walk round
the Royal Victoria Country Park at Netley to discover some of the natural history
surrounding Southampton Water and find out about the amazing story of our coastline.
Start
the walk now>> | | | | Walk details: | | Start point: | Tea
Rooms at the Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley | | Countryside Rangers' office: | 023
8045 5157 | | Ordnance
Survey: | Landranger:
196 Solent & Isle of Wight (SU 464076)
Explorer: Hamble Common - 119, Royal
Victoria Country Park - Outdoor Leisure map 22 | | Distance: | approx
2km (1.2 miles) | | Time: | approx
1 hour (The walk can be extended by approx 4 km/1.5 hours to include Hamble Common) | Extra info:
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This walk takes you on a journey to discover how a frozen wasteland
was transformed into one of the most familiar parts of our coastline. Find out
more about the bird and plant life living alongside one of our busiest ports and
waterways.
| Getting
there:
By train: Netley station is on the main Southampton to Portsmouth
line. The back entrance to the park is a 5-10 minute walk from the station. Follow
the signs outside the station carpark. Get the latest .
By Bus: Bus no 16 goes to Netley Village from Southampton.
From the village, follow the brown tourist road signs into the park via the main
entrance along the coast road. For more details, please contact First Bus tel
023 8022 4854.
On Foot: Pedestrian access points, other than those
described above, are available via the Solent Way and the Hamble Rail Trail.
By car: Follow the brown tourist signs for the Royal Victoria Country Park
from junction 8 off the M27 or A27. Parking is available (Β£1.10 Mon-Sat/Β£1.60
on Sundays). Parking is free for orange badge holders. Get the latest online. | | Walk
conditionsHealth and Safety information
Paths are mainly tarmac. There are steps down to the beach, or alternatively use
the slipway. The beach is mainly shingle and stones and may be difficult for buggies
or wheelchairs - within the park, a tarmac path runs along the foreshore, very
close to the beach and can be used as an alternative. The beach is most accessible
at lowtide - check the to find when the most suitable time to do this walk is.
Walk designed by Phil Halliwell, Hampshire County Council
Open University
Consultant - Tony Cross | | | You
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