Section 1 of 8, Solent Way
Milford on Sea to Lymington
6.9 miles (11.1 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SZ 299 908. Finish: SZ 326 956. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 18 m of climbing and 11 m of descent; highest point 10 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Milford on Sea.
- Bus stop
- War Memorial, 890 m from the start. Directions SZ 304 915
- Car parks
- Car park, 550 m from the start. Directions SZ 294 911Car park (pay), 850 m from the start. Directions SZ 291 912Car park (pay), 910 m from the start. Directions SZ 306 914
Getting back
The section finishes at Lymington. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Lymington Town, 190 m from the finish. Directions SZ 327 958Lymington Pier, 690 m from the finish. Directions SZ 332 954
- Bus stops
- Lymington, Gosport Street, 0 m from the finish. Directions SZ 326 956Bridge Road, 250 m from the finish. Directions SZ 325 958Waggon and Horses, 410 m from the finish. Directions SZ 330 957
Planning the Solent Way
- Planning the whole trail: visit-hampshire.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 56%, paved or flagged 33%.
About 16% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 m.
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