Hurst Spit – Milford on Sea Village Green loop from Milford-on-Sea

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Hurst Spit – Milford on Sea Village Green loop from Milford-on-Sea

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Hurst Spit – Milford on Sea Village Green loop from Milford-on-Sea

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3.40km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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New Forest National Park

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79 m

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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158 m

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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505 m

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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656 m

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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1.08 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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1.15 km

Needles Eye Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good location for a drinks and snack break on the beach! Service was fast and good cafe goodies available.
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1.78 km

Lovely little village centre with lots of boutiques to browse and plenty of places to eat and drink - pubs, bars, cafes, takeaways, chippy etc, lock up your bikes and settle down on the grass with a picnic.

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2.41 km