Hurst Beach — New Forest National Park

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Hurst Beach — New Forest National Park

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Hurst Beach — New Forest National Park

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1.41km

Hiking

A lovely walk from Keyhaven along the beautiful Hurst Beach. Hurst Castle, visible on the skyline, was established by Henry VIII as one of a series of forts built along the coast to protect against invasion from France. The paths on this route are quiet roads, level gravel paths, a…

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: August 14, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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578 m

View of Keyhaven Marsh, Hurst Spit, and the Isle of Wight

Highlight • Natural

Enjoy gorgeous views over Keyhaven Marsh, Hurst Spit and the Isle of Wight on this perfect stretch of walking along the western tip of the Solent.

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1.40 km

Hurst Spit

Highlight • Beach

Not unlike Chesil Beach at Portland to the west, Hurst Spit is a shingle bank that stretches out into the sea. The spit extends towards the Isle of Wight, creating …

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1.41 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.22 km

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 6 November

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Comments

March 17, 2024

A lovely walk from Keyhaven along the beautiful Hurst Beach. Hurst Castle, visible on the skyline, was established by Henry VIII as one of a series of forts built along the coast to protect against invasion from France.  The paths on this route are quiet roads, level gravel paths, a wide wooden footbridge