Section 6 of 8, Solent Way
Hill Head to Gosport
7.4 miles (12 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 540 022. Finish: SZ 623 998. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 18 m of climbing and 19 m of descent; highest point 7 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hill Head.
- Bus stops
- Hill Head Road, 130 m from the start. Directions SU 541 022Cottes Way, 310 m from the start. Directions SU 543 021Short Road, 390 m from the start. Directions SU 542 025
- Car parks
- Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions SU 540 022Car park (pay), 450 m from the start. Directions SU 535 023Car park, 460 m from the start. Directions SU 543 024
Getting back
The section finishes at Gosport. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Portsmouth Harbour, 610 m from the finish. Directions SU 629 000
- Bus stops
- Gosport Interchange, 60 m from the finish. Directions SZ 622 998Trinity Church, 300 m from the finish. Directions SZ 620 997South Cross Street, 390 m from the finish. Directions SZ 619 997
Planning the Solent Way
- Planning the whole trail: visit-hampshire.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 67%, gravel and tracks 24%, earth, rock and mud 5%.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
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