Ashlett Creek — New Forest National Park
Ashlett Creek — New Forest National Park
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Ashlett Creek — New Forest National Park
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4.61km
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This unusual and easy walk has some super views, a fascinating history and a shingle beach. It is great for families with young children. It starts from Fawley town centre and follows a pretty country lane with views over Southampton Water to the small and historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. It then passes the Jolly Sailor pub and a 19th century tidal mill before following the coast through a contrasting landscape of industry and wildlife.
Last updated: August 14, 2024
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Start point
Parking
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936 m
Ashlett Mill and Victoria Quay
Highlight • Monument
Victoria Quay was built in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee and was used by flat-bottomed sailing barges to load and unload grain, salt and other supplies. In the 1920s this quay was used by much larger ships to unload materials used for construction of the first refinery in Fawley.
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2.83 km
Fawley Power Station Swing Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
From the swing bridge, over the Calshot Marsh Nature Reserve and Southampton Water, you can see Calshot Spit and Calshot Castle in the distance.
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3.87 km
Calshot Spit
Highlight • Castle
In 1929 and 1931 Calshot was the venue of the famous Schneider Cup Trophy race and was the base of the Supermarine S6 seaplane. Calshot played an important role in the World War II and became home to the Sunderland Flying Boat. Find out more about the history of Calshot inside the Sunderland hangar.
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4.61 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.79 km
1.52 km
1.04 km
193 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.85 km
976 m
861 m
802 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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March 17, 2024
This unusual and easy walk has some super views, a fascinating history and a shingle beach. It is great for families with young children. It starts from Fawley town centre and follows a pretty country lane with views over Southampton Water to the small and historic inlet of Ashlett Creek. It then passes
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