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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), Newtown Road, Strawberry Field, footpath, Shore Road and the waterfront for a break. From there, via the footpath to the ferry pontoon. 9.68mi 15.58km. Ferry to Hamble.

Another break by the river then via Hamble Square, High Street, Hamble Lane, Coach Road, Westfield Common and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. A break outside the cafe then via Hound Road and the footpath to The Badgers for Netley station. 3.09mi 4.97km.

12.77mi 20.55km.

Train home. Cloudy at times but a good deal of sunshine. Very windy.

Monday 4 July

Hamble Point

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. 2.72mi 4.38km.

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.19mi 1.92km.

12.11mi 19.49km.

Train home. A cloudy start but some good sunny spells later.

Tuesday 5 July

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, 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. 10.41mi 16.75km. Ferry to Hamble.

Another break by the river then via Green Lane, Hamble Common, School Lane footpath, Hamble Point and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Across the park to the cafe. 2.75mi 4.43km.

A break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.21mi 1.95km.

14.37mi 23.13km.

Train home. Some cloud but also good sunny spells. A pleasant breeze.

Wednesday 6 July

Hamble Quay

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. 3.12mi 5.02km.

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road and Hamble Lane to Hamble station. 1.36mi 2.19km.

12.84mi 20.66km.

Train home. A cloudy start with warm sunshine from Hamble onwards.

Thursday 7 July

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. 9.57mi 15.40km. Ferry to Hamble.

Another break by the river then via Hamble Square, High Street, Hamble Lane, Ensign Way and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 2.45mi 3.94km.

A break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, the footpath and The Badgers to Netley station. 0.56mi 0.90km.

12.58mi 20.25km.

Train home. A cloudy start but warm once the sun broke through.

Saturday 9 July

Warsash Festival

Train to Bursledon. From Bursledon station via Station Road, Church Lane, Bridge Road, Swanwick Shore Road, footpath, marina, river path, Passage Lane, Shore Road, Warsash Road (Co-op) and Newtown Road to Strawberry Field for Warsash Festival. From there via the footpath, Shore Road waterfront and footpath to the ferry hard. 3.89mi 6.26km. Ferry to Hamble.

From Hamble Quay via Hamble Square, High Street, Copse Lane, Hamble Common and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Across the park to the cafe. 2.50mi 4.02km.

A break in the shade of the trees outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.28mi 2.06km.

7.67mi 12.34km.

Train home. Some cloud at first, becoming sunny and warm with a pleasant breeze.

Warsash Festival is held every two years.

Sunday 10 July

Lakeside Country Park

From home via Portswood Road, High Road and Stoneham Lane to Lakeside Country Park. 2.21mi 3.56km.

Walks around the country park. 2.63mi 4.23km. A train ride and a break in the shade at the picnic area (Monks Brook).

Home via Stoneham Lane, High Road and Portswood Road. 2.21mi 3.56km.

7.05mi 11.35km.

Very warm with just a few scattered clouds and a light breeze.

Wednesday 13 July

Hamble Quay

Train to Netley. From Netley station via St Mary's Road, Hound Way, Hound Lane, Hamble Lane, High Street and Hamble Square to Hamble Quay. 2.42mi 3.89km.

A good break by the river then via Hamble Square, 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. 3.82mi 6.15km.

Another long break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road and the footpath to The Badgers for Netley station. 0.59mi 0.95km.

6.83mi 10.99km.

Train home. Quite a lot of cloud and a refreshing breeze. Became very warm later.

Thursday 14 July

Warsash Beach

Train to Bursledon. From Bursledon station via Station Road, Church Lane, Bridge Road, Swanwick Shore Road, footpath, marina, river path, 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. 5.25mi 8.45km. Ferry to Hamble.

From Hamble Quay via Hamble Square, 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. 3.00mi 4.83km.

A break in the shade of the trees outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, the footpath and The Badgers to Netley station. 0.58mi 0.93km.

8.83mi 14.21km.

Train home. Sunny and very warm with a pleasant, cooling breeze.

Friday 15 July

Shoreburs Greenway

From home via St Denys Road, Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park Triangle, Bullar Road, Bitterne Road (Lances Hill), Peartree Avenue, Spring Road, Shoreburs Greenway, Weston Shore, Weston Parade, Abbey Hill footpath, Conker Field, Victoria Road, Royal Victoria Country Park, Hamble Lane, High Street and Hamble Square to Hamble Quay. 8.26mi 13.29km.

A break in the shade of the trees outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.21mi 1.95km.

12.48mi 20.08km.

Train home. Sunny and very warm with a pleasant, cooling breeze. Pleasant while in the shade. Some cloud later in the afternoon and more of a breeze.

Wednesday 20 July

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, marina, river path, Passage Lane, Shore Road, Warsash Road (Co-op), Newtown Road, Hook Park Road, local nature reserve footpath, the beach, river path, Shore Road waterfront and the footpath to the ferry hard. 12.24mi 19.70km. Ferry to Hamble.

A short break by the river then via Hamble Square, School Lane and footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. A break by the shore. 2.45mi 3.94km.

Round the park and through the woods. A break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.84mi 2.96km.

16.53mi 26.60km.

Train home. Some cloud but also good sunny spells. A welcome breeze after a couple of days of exceptional heat.

Thursday 21 July

Portsmouth Road, Old Netley

A break by the river then via Hamble Square, School Lane and footpath, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. A short break by the shore, then round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 3.02mi 4.86km.

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.21mi 1.95km.

12.84mi 20.66km.

Train home. Quite cloudy, some bright spells, feeling very warm.

Saturday 23 July

Lakeside Country Park

From home via Portswood Road, High Road, Stoneham Lane, Lakeside Country Park, Wide Lane, Mansbridge Road, Swaythling Road, Church Hill, Moorhill Road, Kanes Hill, West End Road, Hamble Lane, High Street and Hamble Square to Hamble Quay. 11.92mi 19.18km.

A break with a drink 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. 2.81mi 4.52km.

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.29mi 2.08km.

16.02mi 25.78km.

Train home. Mostly sunny but cloudy at times. Warm and humid with a pleasant breeze.

Monday 25 July

Hamble Quay

Another break outside the cafe, then via Victoria Road, Station Road, The Badgers, footpath to Hound Road and Rail Trail footpath to Hamble station. 1.99mi 3.20km.

13.12mi 21.11km.

Train home. A lot of cloud, some bright spells, some sun, a couple of light showers.

Thursday 28 July

Hamble Common

A break by the river then via Green Lane, Hamble Common, Hamble Point car park and Hamble Shore to the Royal Victoria Country Park. Round the park and through the woods to the cafe. 2.87mi 4.62km.

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.19mi 1.92km.

12.44mi 20.02km.

Train home. Good sunny spells, warm and breezy.

Friday 29 July

Sarisbury Green

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, beach, river path, Shore Road waterfront and footpath to the ferry pontoon. 11.83mi 19.04km. Ferry to Hamble.

Another break outside the cafe, then via Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station. 1.23mi 1.98km.

16.10mi 25.91km.

Train home. Sunny and very warm. A light breeze. Very pleasant temperature where shaded.