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Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane – Keyhaven Harbour loop from Downton

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Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane – Keyhaven Harbour loop from Downton

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Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane – Keyhaven Harbour loop from Downton

03:17

12.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.57 km

Pleasure Gardens

Forest

4.47 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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4.82 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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5.03 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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5.56 km

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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6.00 km

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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6.15 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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10.2 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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10.9 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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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

3.63 km

2.36 km

2.02 km

969 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

2.71 km

2.03 km

1.40 km

939 m

184 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane – Keyhaven Harbour loop from Downton

Sturt Pond

Danes Stream — Swan Spot, New Forest National Park

Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane

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

Keyhaven Harbour

The Gun Inn

Rook Cliff

Hordle Cliff Beach and Beach Huts

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