Lepe Lookout and Lighthouse – Lepe Beach Lighthouse loop from Lepe

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Lepe Lookout and Lighthouse – Lepe Beach Lighthouse loop from Lepe

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Lepe Lookout and Lighthouse – Lepe Beach Lighthouse loop from Lepe

01:34

6.12km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

52 m

The Lookout Café

Highlight • Beach

The Lookout is a well-placed cafe with great panoramic views of The Solent. It serves a range of fresh, local and sustainable food. Opening hours are 9am-5pm April to September; 9am-4pm October to March.

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515 m

Lepe Lookout and Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

This old lookout to monitor smugglers was renovated in 2014 and forms part of a raised walkway along the seafront of Lepe beach

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687 m

Lepe Beach Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Named to commemorate its inauguration in the year 2000, the Beaulieu Millennium Beacon is located on the Beaulieu Estate, close to Lepe House. The 8-metre high lighthouse marks the entrance to the Beaulieu River.

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881 m

Lepe House

Highlight • Other

Make sure you check the tidal times as the beach is tough to cross when it is in .

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2.11 km

The Moor

Forest

3.07 km

Burnthays Copse to East Hill Farm Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is an enchanting and very green stretch between Burnthays Copse (west) and East Hill Farm (east). Very easy path/track to walk on (some tarmac) in the company of woodland and peaceful fields. Enjoy!

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4.81 km

Grassy Copse and Farmland Views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

As you pass Grassy Copse (to the east of this path), the views to the south towards Lepe Shore (with obvious fantastic views of the Isle of Wight beyond) are …

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6.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

2.32 km

374 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

1.76 km