Last weekend I walked along a section of the Solent and Itchen ways, two long distance footpaths that pass through Hampshire. I've walked along sections of the Itchen way before but this was my first time on the Solent way. I started in Netley and finished up in St Denys. I was impressed by the mud flats along Southampton Water which are home to many wintering sea birds but the Itchen way section passed through too many urban and industrial areas and was completely unmarked. However there were some pleasant stretches next to the river including this dilapidated boat that reminded me of a ghost ship.
And this nature reserve.
It was also Diwali so there were lots of Christmas lights and fireworks around. Really got me in the mood for the Christmas season.
Last weekend I walked along a section of the Solent and Itchen ways, two long distance footpaths that pass through Hampshire. I've walked along sections of the Itchen way before but this was my first time on the Solent way. I started in Netley and finished up in St Denys. I was impressed by the mud flats along Southampton Water which are home to many wintering sea birds but the Itchen way section passed through too many urban and industrial areas and was completely unmarked. However there were some pleasant stretches next to the river including this dilapidated boat that reminded me of a ghost ship.
And this nature reserve.
It was also Diwali so there were lots of Christmas lights and fireworks around. Really got me in the mood for the Christmas season.
