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Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes – Keyhaven Seawall loop from Lymington and Pennington

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Lymington And Pennington

Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes – Keyhaven Seawall loop from Lymington and Pennington

Moderate

4.6

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Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes – Keyhaven Seawall loop from Lymington and Pennington

02:28

9.77km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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New Forest National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.84 km

Pans & Avon Water Wetlands Bird Observatory

Highlight • Natural

Here are some tips for bird observation:
Wear comfortable clothes
Find a good place to sit or stand so you don't scare the birds away
Take time to observe the birds
Look for their call or song, silhouette, flight pattern, location, behavior, size, coloration, special markings, and shapes.

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3.89 km

Bench with a view of Keyhaven Marshes

Highlight • River

A line of strategically placed benches facing the harbour and with views of the marshes - very nice! On a sunny day, there is no place you'd rather sit on the sea wall here.

Nearby, there is also a bird observation point, which is well-worth stopping at.

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4.01 km

Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

These saltmarshes are well protected from the prevailing south westerly winds thanks to Hurst Spit and form a vital habitat for many species of birds and plants. You'll likely see plenty of wading birds as well as Brent geese, grey plovers, sandwich and little terns, cormorants, merlins and marsh harriers.

There's a footpath that hugs the shoreline, taking you through the marshes and providing outstanding views. The Solent Way and final stretch of the Bournemouth Coast Path also use this path.

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5.05 km

Keyhaven Seawall

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This stretch of footpath provides a rather bracing walk when the wind is up although certainly blows the cobwebs away. Linking Keyhaven Marshes to the Pennington and Lymington Marshes, this raised path puts you right in the heart of this fantastic habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for the resident and visiting birds who will often be seen beak-first in the mud.

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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

2.44 km

466 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

2.90 km

2.27 km

380 m

133 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

30°C

16°C

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Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes – Keyhaven Seawall loop from Lymington and Pennington

Pans & Avon Water Wetlands Bird Observatory

Bench with a view of Keyhaven Marshes

Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes

Keyhaven Seawall

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