Section 2 of 8, Solent Way
Lymington to Beaulieu
10.2 miles (16.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SZ 326 956. Finish: SU 387 022. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 102 m of climbing and 108 m of descent; highest point 22 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lymington.
- Stations
- Lymington Town, 190 m from the start. Directions SZ 327 958Lymington Pier, 690 m from the start. Directions SZ 332 954
- Bus stops
- Lymington, Gosport Street, 0 m from the start. Directions SZ 326 956Bridge Road, 250 m from the start. Directions SZ 325 958Waggon and Horses, 410 m from the start. Directions SZ 330 957
- Car parks
- Car park, 10 m from the start. Directions SZ 326 956Gosport Street Car Park (pay), 30 m from the start. Directions SZ 326 956Car park (pay), 40 m from the start. Directions SZ 326 956
Getting back
The section finishes at Beaulieu. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- North Station (heritage railway), 610 m from the finish. Directions SU 385 028
- Bus stops
- Beaulieu Garage, 100 m from the finish. Directions SU 386 022Beaulieu Church, 200 m from the finish. Directions SU 388 024
Planning the Solent Way
- Planning the whole trail: visit-hampshire.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 51%, gravel and tracks 24%; the rest (25%) isn't recorded.
About 53% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 3 gates, 1 stream crossing.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 19 m.
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