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Keyhaven Harbour – Hurst Spit loop from Milford-on-Sea

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Keyhaven Harbour – Hurst Spit loop from Milford-on-Sea

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Keyhaven Harbour – Hurst Spit loop from Milford-on-Sea

01:16

5.02km

10m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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New Forest National Park

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647 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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1.08 km

Keyhaven Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Keyhaven is a small village with a very pretty harbour. There are easy walks along the sea wall with views of Keyhaven Harbour, the Isle of Wight and Hurst Spit. The area is a good spot for bird-watching.

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1.35 km

The Gun Inn

Highlight • Pub

Keyhaven is a tiny seaside hamlet located on the edge of the New Forest National Park.

It's a great place to rest and refuel after a long run, featuring an …

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2.29 km

Free Parking at Start Point

Highlight • Parking

I'll always try to bring you free parking. It's nice to be nice

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3.87 km

Needles Eye Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good location for a drinks and snack break on the beach! Service was fast and good cafe goodies available.
needleseyecafe.co.uk

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4.51 km

Sturt Pond

Highlight • Lake

This tidal pond is trapped between the land and Hurst Spit, with marshes to the north and south. If you're keen on spotting sea and shoreline birds, this is a …

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4.86 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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4.94 km

Danes Stream — Swan Spot, New Forest National Park

Highlight • River

A small stream which runs from the nature reserve to the sea. By the bridge you'll always find a collection of Swans and Ducks that congregate on the edge of banks before the sea.

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5.02 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.72 km

1.47 km

873 m

523 m

368 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

1.34 km

577 m

540 m

523 m

171 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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Keyhaven Harbour – Hurst Spit loop from Milford-on-Sea

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

Keyhaven Harbour

The Gun Inn

Free Parking at Start Point

Needles Eye Café

Sturt Pond

Hurst Spit

Danes Stream — Swan Spot, New Forest National Park

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