Section 5 of 8, Solent Way
Hamble-le-Rice to Hill Head
6.5 miles (10.4 km). About 2 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 483 068. Finish: SU 540 022. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 37 m of climbing and 45 m of descent; highest point 11 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hamble-le-Rice.
- Bus stops
- Hamble Square, 20 m from the start. Directions SU 483 068Copse Lane, 330 m from the start. Directions SU 479 068Copse Lane, 410 m from the start. Directions SU 479 068
- Car parks
- The Square, 90 m from the start. Directions SU 482 069Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions SU 482 067Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SU 484 067
Getting back
The section finishes at Hill Head. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Hill Head Road, 130 m from the finish. Directions SU 541 022Cottes Way, 310 m from the finish. Directions SU 543 021Short Road, 390 m from the finish. Directions SU 542 025
Planning the Solent Way
- Planning the whole trail: visit-hampshire.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 31%, paved or flagged 31%, earth, rock and mud 18%; the rest (20%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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