A selection of walks form the web links on Activities Links and Events.

No.1 - Historic Walk.

Netley Shoreline Walk - 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.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/southampton/features/natural_history/index.shtml

No.2 - Time Out Country Walks near London Volume 1 - Walk 3.

Netley to Botley, Southampton Water and the River Hamble - 14km (8.7 miles), 4 hours 15 minutes. For the whole outing, including trains, ferry, sights and meals, allow 9 hours 45 minutes. Allow an extra 30 minutes in summer if visiting the Netley Chapel centre and the Manor Park farm.

http://www.walkingclub.org.uk/book_1/walk_03/index.shtml

No.3 – The Solent Way.

Southampton to Hamble-le-Rice - This walk begins from the Town Quay in Southampton. If you're starting from the station or the shopping centre, a free bus runs frequently to the quay. From the quay the walk is initially urban on the way out of the city. Walk from the town quay to the main road and turn right (the road is called Town Quay). As this road splits keep to the right-hand road (Platform Road), passing a large building to the right and a small park. Continue on this road as it becomes Canute Road past some industrial buildings on the right towards Ocean Village. As this road starts to curve round to the left you'll see the road bridge above. Climb the stairs up onto the Itchen Bridge. This impressive (if ugly) bridge was built in 1977 and replaced an earlier floating bridge (chain ferry). The path now crosses the bridge and from it's summit you have impressive views down Southampton Water and in-land over the industrial landscape of Southampton.

http://www.solentway.co.uk/solent_southampton_hamble.html

No.4 – The Solent Way.

Warsash to Lee-on-the-Solent - This Walk begins from the end of the pier for the Hamble Ferry. Looking to the north here you have lovely views over the peaceful River Hamble and the mariners in Hamble-le-Rice are visible across the river.  The river side path goes past several jetties and a mariner as it heads back towards the coast, soon passing a particularly large pier with an unusual low light house with black and white stripes rather than the usual red and white. To the south the small and undeveloped bay is a pleasing scene.

http://www.solentway.co.uk/solent_warsash_lee.html

No.5 – Walk in Titchfield

1. The Canal Walk - Park any vehicle at Point 1, the Community Centre and start your walk by turning right into Mill Street. See the former brewery buildings on your left. At the next junction the Wheatsheaf Inn stands on the right corner and opposite is the narrow gap that leads into Titchfield Hill. We take a right and walk up East Street. Today it is essentially residential, but at one time Titchfield was a market town when shops and cottage industries lined most of the streets.

 http://homepage.ntlworld.com/paul.hawkins.tyd/Tyd/ExploringTitchfield.htm#1.The%20Canal%20Walk

No.6 - Potted histories and circular walk

Hamble and Royal Victoria Country Park - The earliest evidence of human habitation, in Hamble is to be found on Hamble Common, an SSSI looked after by the excellent Eastleigh Countryside Service. A bank and ditch traverse the site, indicating the presence of an Iron Age settlement. Situated at a strategic point along Southampton Water, the common has always had a crucial role in the defence of the realm. Along a short stretch of beach, can be found, the foundations of, Henry VIII's St Andrews castle, a Napoleonic gun battery of the 1800's, and a Bofors gun emplacement from World War two.

http://robbyrne.tripod.com/hamblevalleyrambles/id2.html

No.7 - Potted histories and circular walk

Swanwick and Bursledon - Swanwick, the older part is settled around a large village green, overlooked by St Paul's church. Swanwick Shore Rd, offers interesting views down the river, and a chance to get a close look at many large boats, that tower over the road in moody's.
The jewel in Swanwick's crown is undoubtedly, Holly Hill Woodland Park. Once the private grounds of, the Sarisbury court estate, of 1879, the park was laid out with exotic plants and trees, and a pretty grotto with a footbridge that passes over miniature waterfalls. After years of neglect, the overgrown site was bought by, Fareham Borough Council, in 1954. It wasn't until the 1970's however, that restoration was started. Today the park is completely restored, and is popular with locals and visitors alike.

http://robbyrne.tripod.com/hamblevalleyrambles/id4.html

No.8 - Potted histories and circular walk

Hook and Warsash - Hook with Warsash nature reserve stands at the eastern entrance to the Hamble river, and commands fine views of the Solent and the IOW. Based around a large lake and reedbeds it is home to many rare and endangered birds and plants. Hook is also the home to the college of maritime studies, where merchant navy officers and seamen are trained. Hook Lake is the starting point for my seashore to source ramble.

http://robbyrne.tripod.com/hamblevalleyrambles/id3.html

No.9 – Hamble Valley - The Strawberry Coast

The Cobbett Trail - A self guided walking trail, designed to guide visitors around the village of Botley. Follow the footsteps of Botley's most famous resident, William Cobbett, who lived in Botley from 1805-1820. Combining his passion for farming with his role as one of the foremost political journalists of his time. This gentle new walk guides visitors around Botley village, which William Cobbett described as "the most delightful village in the world. It has everything in a village I love and none of the things I hate."

http://www.hamblevalley.com/images/Cobbett4web.pdf

http://www.hamblevalley.com/walking.htm 

No.10 – Healthy walks in Southampton's parks and open spaces

Southampton: Healthy Walks - Walking is one of the best ways in which you can become more active. It is easy to do, free and you do not need any special equipment. One of the best things about it is that everyone can take part and enjoy it together.

http://www.whi.org.uk/results.asp?key=F15|1|1B54376947248|p|437|0&parentkey=F15|0|52824643774|p|82|0

No.11 – The Randlers Walk

The Bursledon railway Station - Take the M27 East and exit at Junction 8. Follow the signs to Bursledon via the A27. After a mile or two turn right, just before a railway bridge crosses the A27, following the signs to the railway station. Parking is free. Journey time about 20 mins.

http://www.btinternet.com/~john.simmons9/randlers/walk-May02.htm