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View of the Needles – Hurst Spit loop from Milford-on-Sea

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View of the Needles – Hurst Spit loop from Milford-on-Sea

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View of the Needles – Hurst Spit loop from Milford-on-Sea

01:24

5.50km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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New Forest National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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29 m

View of the Needles

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent views on a clear day but can be a struggle with the coastal winds on a rough day - avoid the coastal path in storm conditions as shingle from the beach can be thrown up and make it dangerous.

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1.05 km

Rook Cliff

Highlight • Climb

The dramatic Rook Cliff might be just as good as the Hordle Cliff to the west of it along the beach here. You can easily walk on the beach here, …

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2.70 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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2.78 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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3.13 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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3.28 km

Sturt Pond Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sturt Pond is a haven for swans, ducks, Brent geese, mallard, teal, shelduck & grebes. Two wooden bridges cross the stream which runs from Sturt Pond to the salt marshes. …

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3.71 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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5.08 km

Hordle Cliff Beach and Beach Huts

Highlight • Structure

This is one beautiful beach and a set of cliffs here in Milford on Sea. The shingle beach is lined by attractive colourful huts down below at the sea level, …

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5.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

1.38 km

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

1.21 km

421 m

366 m

209 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

27°C

14°C

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View of the Needles – Hurst Spit loop from Milford-on-Sea

View of the Needles

Rook Cliff

Danes Stream — Swan Spot, New Forest National Park

Hurst Spit

Sturt Pond

Sturt Pond Nature Reserve

Milford on Sea Beach

Hordle Cliff Beach and Beach Huts

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