NEW HIKE: Hampshire Abbeys hike: Hamble-Le-Rice and SWIM the Solent way

Let me take you to a new picturesque hike with beauty all over the place, history at every corner and the sea for most of the trip on a less-known stretch of the famous Solent Way.

We will start our trip in the small village of Netley, right next to Southampton and will walk through the ruins of the famous abbey where you will be able to pose and take some absolutely stunning insta-worthy pictures. See the links for more information. Netley Abbey - Wikipedia We will then reach the nearby coast and start our walk along the Solent way where you will be able to see medieval castles, the Isle of Wight as well as some stunning bits of history you did not even know existed.

We will walk through the medieval village of Hamble-Le-Rice and its Marina and will take a short ferry ride across to cut down a few miles from the hike.

This hike is very varied, from ruins to castles, from meadows to woodland and parks, Salt marshes to marinas, sandy and pebble beaches, even cliffs and a couple of untouched villages. If you like to walk in varied landscapes, this is going to be a hike you will like. And of course, as for most of my hikes, we will take the time to have a swim if weather allows so take your swim suit and join me for a splash in the English Chanel or a rest on the beach where you will be able to have a peak at the nearby isle of Wight. We will end our trip with another historical treasure, the Titchfield Abbey where you will be able to get some more pictures before we head to the village to either catch our train, or get some tasty food or a drink.(or both) Titchfield Abbey - Wikipedia

INFORMATION: Distance: 13 miles/20km Difficulty: easy, pretty flat

TRAVEL: Via train We will buy a discounted group ticket on the day so please bring about £30 in cash, if you have the change, I will be grateful to you forever 😄 You will need 2£50 in cash only for the boat crossing

MEETING POINT: 09 am at Waterloo Station,please do not be late

COST: £ 15 via Paypal £30 in cash for the train £2.50 in cash for a short ferry ride

INCLUDED: Guided hike Guide fee A great time with lovely people NOT INCLUDED: Train Ferry Anything not mentioned above

WHAT TO BRING: Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers; Weather appropriate clothes Water bottle; Packed lunch and snacks Swimsuit WHATSAPP: A WhatsApp group will be created a few days before the trips, noone is forced to join of course, but I will post additional information on it, we usually also exchange photos of the beautiful day. ATTENTION: Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄 POLICIES: 1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection of any of our trips and this is without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationalities, people of all ages, sex and political beliefs and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group. 2: Our trips are only refundable up to 30 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else. 3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our site, you will be fully refunded 4: Pleasure ensure that you check this page regularly as times and meeting locations might change.