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A break by the river then via Green Lane, Hamble Common, School Lane footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 2.80mi 4.51km.

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.17mi 1.88km.

12.41mi 19.97km.

Train home. Quite a lot of cloud but some good sunny spells.

Thursday 2 June

Warsash Beach

From home via St Denys (Horseshoe Bridge), Itchen boardwalk and river path, under Northam Bridge, Princes Street, Millbank Street, Belvidere Road, Marine Parade, Albert Road North, Itchen Bridge, Bridge Road, Portsmouth Road, Pound Road, Hamble Lane, Lowford Hill, Portsmouth Road, Oak Hill, Bridge Road, Barnes Lane, Brook Lane, Newtown Road, Hook Park Road, local nature reserve footpath, beach, river path, Shore Road waterfront and footpath to the ferry pontoon. 11.83mi 19.04km. Ferry to Hamble.

A break by the river then via Green Lane, School Lane and footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 2.86mi 4.60km.

A break outside the cafe then via Hound Road and Hamble Lane to Hamble station. 1.34mi 2.16km.

16.03mi 25.80km.

Train home. Sunny with a little cloud. Breezy.

Friday 3 June

River Hamble

From home via St Denys (Horseshoe Bridge), Itchen boardwalk and river path, under Northam Bridge, Princes Street, Millbank Street, Belvidere Road, Marine Parade, Albert Road North, Itchen Bridge, Bridge Road, Portsmouth Road, Pound Road, Hamble Lane, Lowford Hill, Portsmouth Road, Oak Hill, Bridge Road, Swanwick Shore Road, footpath to Universal Marina, river Hamble footpath, Passage Lane, Shore Road, Newtown Road, Hook Park Road, local nature reserve footpath, beach, river path, Shore Road waterfront and footpath to the ferry pontoon. 12.14mi 19.54km. Ferry to Hamble.

A break by the river then via Green Lane, School Lane and footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park to the cafe. 2.81mi 4.52km.

A break outside the cafe then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.21mi 1.85km.

16.16mi 26.01km.

Train home. A mix of sunny and cloudy spells. Became warm and humid with just a few spots of rain.

Monday 6 June

Hamble Shore

A break by the river then via Hamble Square, High Street, Hamble Lane, Ensign Way and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Across the park to the cafe. 2.04mi 3.28km.

A break outside the cafe then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.20mi 1.93km.

15.09mi 24.29km.

Train home. A mixture of sunny spells and heavy cloud.

Tuesday 7 June

Hamble Quay

A break by the river then via Green Lane, School Lane, Copse Lane, Hamble Lane, Hound Road, Hound Way, Station Road and Victoria Road to the Royal Victoria Country Park pier. 3.95mi 6.36km.

Across the park to the cafe. A break with a drink, then via Hound Road, The Orchard, the Rail Trail and Hamble Lane to Hamble station. 1.47mi 2.37km.

13.81mi 22.23km.

Train home. Mostly cloudy. A few spots of rain while at Hamble Quay followed by steady rain for the walk to Netley and the country park. The sun came out while I was at the cafe.

Thursday 9 June

Hamble Point

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.25mi 2.01km.

12.44mi 20.02km.

Train home. Mostly cloudy, a few bright spells, a cool breeze.

Friday 10 June

River Hamble

From home via St Denys Road, Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park Triangle, Bullar Road, Bitterne Road (Lances Hill), Peartree Avenue, Spring Road, Portsmouth Road, Pound Road, Hamble Lane, Lowford Hill, Portsmouth Road, Oak Hill, Bridge Road, Swanwick Shore Road, footpath, marina, river path, Passage Lane, Shore Road, Warsash Road (Co-op), Shore Road and the waterfront for a break. From there, via the footpath to the ferry hard. 9.64mi 15.51km. Ferry to Hamble.

Another break by the river then via Green Lane, Hamble Common, School Lane footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 2.83mi 4.55km.

A break outside the cafe then via Hound Road and Hamble Lane to Hamble station. 1.33mi 2.14km.

13.80mi 22.21km.

Train home. A sunny day with a few high clouds. Quite breezy.

Tuesday 14 June

Warsash (Shore Road Waterfront)

From home via St Denys (Horseshoe Bridge), Itchen boardwalk and river path, under Northam Bridge, Princes Street, Millbank Street, Belvidere Road, Marine Parade, Albert Road North, Itchen Bridge, Bridge Road, Portsmouth Road, Pound Road, Hamble Lane, Lowford Hill, Portsmouth Road, Oak Hill, Bridge Road, Barnes Lane, Brook Lane and Shore Road to Shore Road waterfront. A break for a drink then along the footpath to the ferry pontoon. 10.17mi 16.37km. Ferry to Hamble.

A break by the river then via Green Lane, Hamble Common, School Lane footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Across the park to the cafe. 2.59mi 4.17km.

A break outside the cafe then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.27mi 2.04km.

14.03mi 22.58km.

Train home. Warm and sunny with a pleasant breeze.

Wednesday 15 June

Hamble Shore

A long break with a cold drink by the river then via Green Lane, School Lane and footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 2.91mi 4.68km.

Another long drink break in the shade of the trees outside the cafe, then via Hound Road and Hamble Lane to Hamble station. 1.35mi 2.17km.

12.63mi 20.33km.

Train home. Sunny and quite warm, tempered by a gentle breeze.

Thursday 16 June

Sarisbury Green

From home via St Denys Road, Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park Triangle, Bullar Road, Bitterne Road (Lances Hill), Peartree Avenue, Spring Road, Portsmouth Road, Pound Road, Hamble Lane, Lowford Hill, Portsmouth Road, Oak Hill and Bridge Road to Sarisbury Green. A drink break in the shade then Barnes Lane, Brook Lane, Shore Road, Passage Lane and the footpath to the ferry pontoon. 9.10mi 14.65km. Ferry to Hamble.

Another drink break by the river then via Hamble Square, High Street, Copse Lane, Hamble Common and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and to the woods. A break for a drink and then to the cafe. 2.71mi 4.36km.

A final drink break in the shade outside the cafe then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.25mi 2.01km.

13.06mi 21.02km.

Train home. A warm and sunny day, a little hazy at times. A pleasant breeze.

Friday 17 June

Weston Shore

From home via St Denys (Horseshoe Bridge), Itchen boardwalk and river path, under Northam Bridge, Princes Street, Millbank Street, Belvidere Road, Marine Parade, Albert Road North, Itchen Bridge, Bridge Road, Victoria Road, Weston Shore, Weston Parade, Netley Shore, Beach Lane and Victoria Road to the Royal Victoria Country Park. A break for a drink then Hamble Lane, High Street and Hamble Square to Hamble Quay. 8.14mi 13.10km.

A drink by the river then via Green Lane, Hamble Common, School Lane, Sylvan Lane, Copse Lane, Hamble Common, Hamble Shore, Ensign Way, Hamble Lane, Coach Road, Westfield Common and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and to the woods with a drink. After this break, continued to the cafe. 3.50mi 5.63km.

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, footpath and The Badgers to Netley station. 0.55mi 0.89km.

12.19mi 19.62km.

Train home. Very warm. A pleasant breeze along the shore. A relaxed walk with plenty of breaks and time in the shade.

Monday 20 June

Hamble Shore

A break by the river then via Hamble Square, School Lane footpath, Hamble Point car park, Hamble Shore, Westfield Common and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park to the woods. A short break then to the cafe. 3.76mi 6.05km.

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.20mi 1.93km.

13.33mi 21.45km.

Train home. Sunny and warm with a cool breeze.

Wednesday 22 June

River Hamble

Train to Bursledon then from Bursledon station via Station Road, Church Lane, Bridge Road, Swanwick Shore Road and footpath, marina, river path, Passage Lane, Shore Road, Newtown Road, Strawberry Field, footpath, Shore Road waterfront and the footpath to the ferry hard. 3.80mi 6.12km. Ferry to Hamble.

Another drink by the river then via Hamble Square, High Street, Copse Lane, Hamble Common and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and to the woods. A break for a drink and then to the cafe. 2.72mi 4.38km.

A final drink break in the shade outside the cafe then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.34mi 2.16km.

7.86mi 12.65km.

Train home. A warm and sunny day with a pleasant breeze. Just right for a leisurely walk.

Friday 24 June

Netley Shore

From home via St Denys (Horseshoe Bridge), Itchen boardwalk and river path, under Northam Bridge, Princes Street, Millbank Street, Belvidere Road, Marine Parade, Albert Road North, Itchen Bridge, Bridge Road, Victoria Road, Weston Shore, Weston Parade, Abbey Hill footpath, Conker Field, Netley Shore, Cricket Field, Victoria Road, Royal Victoria Country Park, Hamble Lane, High Street and Hamble Square to Hamble Quay. 8.00mi 12.87km.

A break with a coffee by the river then via Green Lane, Hamble Common, School Lane footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 3.12mi 5.02km.

A cup of tea outside the cafe then Hound Road and Hamble Lane to Hamble station. 1.35mi 2.17km.

12.47mi 20.07km.

Train home. A cloudy and windy day. The sun came out late in the afternoon.

Sunday 26 June

Bursledon Brickworks Museum

Train to Bursledon then Station Road, Church Lane, Bridge Road and Swanwick Lane to Bursledon Brickworks Museum. 1.23mi 1.98km.

From Bursledon Brickworks via Swanwick Lane, Bridge Road, Oak Hill, Portsmouth Road, Lowford Hill, Hamble Lane, Coach Road, Westfield Common and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Across the park to the cafe. 5.30mi 8.53km.

A break outside the cafe then out to Hound Road and along the footpath to The Badgers and Netley station. 0.58mi 0.93km.

7.11mi 11.44km.

Train home. Sunny with scattered cloud. Quite breezy.

Tuesday 28 June

Hamble Point from Warsash

From home via St Denys Road, Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park Triangle, Bullar Road, Bitterne Road (Lances Hill), Peartree Avenue, Spring Road, Portsmouth Road, Pound Road, Hamble Lane, Lowford Hill, Portsmouth Road, Oak Hill, Bridge Road, Barnes Lane, Brook Lane, Newtown Road, Strawberry Field, Shore Road waterfront and the footpath to the ferry pontoon. 9.51mi 15.30km. Ferry to Hamble.

From Hamble Quay via Green Lane, School Lane and footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 3.01mi 4.84km.

A drink outside the cafe then via Hound Road and Hamble Lane to Hamble station. 1.34mi 2.16km.

13.86mi 22.31km.

Train home. A warm and sunny day with a cool breeze.

Wednesday 29 June

Hamble Quay

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.25mi 2.01km.

12.49mi 20.10km.

Train home. A cloudy start with the sun breaking through later. Cool and breezy.

Thursday 30 June

Weston Shore

From home via St Denys (Horseshoe Bridge), Itchen boardwalk and river path, under Northam Bridge, Princes Street, Millbank Street, Belvidere Road, Marine Parade, Albert Road North, Itchen Bridge, Bridge Road, Victoria Road, Weston Shore, Weston Parade, footpath via Conker Field, Victoria Road, Royal Victoria Country Park, Hamble Lane, High Street and Hamble Square to Hamble Quay. 7.97mi 12.83km.

A drink by the river then via Green Lane, School Lane, Copse Lane, Hamble Lane, Ensign Way and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 2.63mi 4.23km.

A break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.24mi 2.00km.

11.84mi 19.05km.

Train home. Some good sunny intervals but without the forecast showers. A cool breeze again.