We are the Surrey Heath Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Gordon S.
#The SHR Coach Trip is fully booked#
Our 6mile walk starts from the coach drop off in the Square. We walk to the old Norman church of St Andrew, soon to enter the disused Hamble airfield where Spitfire pilots trained during WWII. We follow leafy paths to Bursledon village, with views across to the Jolly Sailor where Howards Way was filmed. We walk a short distance on the A27, crossing Hamble Bridge to Swanwick Quay, looking out for Curlews and Sandpipers on a waning tide. A scenic raised path meanders, it seems, in the middle of the river, eventually taking us to Warsash where we stop at the Rising Sun for a roast dinner. This must be pre-booked with gordonshefford@live.co.uk. Those not lunching can return by the little pink ferry to Hamble Quay for other eateries. The 5- minute crossing (£2.50 cash only) returns to Hamble Quayside. We all return to Hamble around 15.00
Bring plenty of water, hat and sun-screen. Sturdy walking shoes should suffice for this easy walk, no stiles but some tree roots in places.
Hamble-le-Rice, coach drop off point
