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Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes

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Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes

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    May 5, 2021

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    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.

    May 5, 2024

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    Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes is a beautiful area of coastline. The internationally important coastal marshes and mudflats are teeming with fish and, as a result, thousands of sea birds and …

    June 26, 2025

    Hiking

    If you're walking with a dog that has a tendency to find mud, I recommend keeping it on a lead on the sea wall if the sea is any distance at all from the wall. Smelly, gloopy mud is present just about anywhere between Lymington and Milford-on-Sea!

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Milford On Sea, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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