Author Archives: Leigh Hatts

The New Forest Food & Drink Festival touches the coast path so this is the moment to mention the existence of rare Keyhaven Lamb. As part of the festival, Aubrey Farm at Keyhaven will be open this Friday 4 November and … Continue reading →

With the return to GMT, Mudeford Ferry is now operating weekends only 10am-4pm   weather permitting. The winter coast path route is via Tuckton Bridge and Stanpit. Wick Ferry is running when the flag is flying but there is no daily service in winter.

Hythe Ferry which runs across Southampton Water from Hythe to Southampton is a link on the Solent Way. The Milford-on-Sea to Emsworth Solent Way is the eastward continuation of the Bournemouth Coast Path and Christchurch Coastal Path. Suddenly the future … Continue reading →

Bournemouth University’s Professor Vincent May, an expert in coastal conservation, has advised Christchurch Council to leave Highcliffe coast alone. “It is because we’re keeping it as it is and maintaining it, that people are able to enjoy it,” Professor May … Continue reading →

The National Trust is keeping Studland’s Middle Beach Cafe open until at least October next year 2017. Its future is uncertain due to the Trust’s policy of not renewing sea defences but when closure becomes inevitable the plan is to … Continue reading →

Artist Paul Nash died 70 years ago at Boscombe and to mark the anniversary Tate Britain is staging a major Paul Nash exhibition. He died in July 1946 at the Florida Hotel in Boscombe Spa Road. The building is now … Continue reading →

Members of the Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild have greatly enjoyed looking at the Bournemouth Coast Path and Christchurch Coastal Path from the Isle of Wight. The Guild’s 2016 gathering held at Newport allowed for an afternoon visit to The Needles Old … Continue reading →

The coast path passes the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum but how often do you go in? This Sunday admission is free as part of the Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival. Tickets are usually a high £6. You can … Continue reading →

The Beach House appears behind a line of protective evergreen trees as you approach Milford-on-Sea. At last I have been inside. When on the path running down to The White House turn off on the second rough path to the … Continue reading →

The path in front of the White House at Milford-on-Sea is closed from today. Work is due to begin on the controversial beach hut replacement scheme. A diversion will run along Ravens Way, Westover Road and Hurst Road at the … Continue reading →