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Hurst Spit – Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane loop from Milford-on-Sea

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Hurst Spit – Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane loop from Milford-on-Sea

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Hurst Spit – Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane loop from Milford-on-Sea

01:05

4.30km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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409 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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2.12 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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2.18 km

Milford on Sea Beach

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy golden sands and clear waters at this little beach in Milford on Sea. This is the perfect spot for a refreshing dip post-run and features a water station and public toilets, too.

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3.08 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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3.16 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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3.36 km

Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you have a camper van then you can park here. But make sure you have checked the tides as this road can flood

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4.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

1.05 km

358 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

1.13 km

350 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

20°C

16°C

77 %

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Hurst Spit – Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane loop from Milford-on-Sea

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

Needles Eye Café

Milford on Sea Beach

Hurst Spit

Danes Stream — Swan Spot, New Forest National Park

Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane

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