Section 3 of 8, Solent Way
Beaulieu to Hythe
6.5 miles (10.5 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 387 022. Finish: SU 424 079. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 71 m of climbing and 70 m of descent; highest point 40 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Beaulieu.
- Station
- North Station (heritage railway), 610 m from the start. Directions SU 385 028
- Bus stops
- Beaulieu Garage, 100 m from the start. Directions SU 386 022Beaulieu Church, 200 m from the start. Directions SU 388 024
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 170 m from the start. Directions SU 386 021Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SU 388 024Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions SU 387 020
Getting back
The section finishes at Hythe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Hythe Town (heritage railway), 110 m from the finish. Directions SU 423 080Hythe Pier (heritage railway), 620 m from the finish. Directions SU 427 085
- Bus stops
- The Marsh, 100 m from the finish. Directions SU 424 078Hythe Pier, 130 m from the finish. Directions SU 423 080Hythe Fire Station, 210 m from the finish. Directions SU 424 077
Planning the Solent Way
- Planning the whole trail: visit-hampshire.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 61%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (31%) isn't recorded.
About 60% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 35 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 0.2 miles in.
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