Join me for a more urban walk exploring the green spaces Southampton has to offer between Woolston and Netley. We will start on Weston Parade and walk along the beach towards Woolston before joining onto the Golden Jubilee Butterfly Walk. Crossing into Archery Woods we will follow the boardwalk up into Mayfield park for a look around the flower garden and then cut across into Tickleford Gully. There will be a short accent up into Westwood Nature Reserve before heading down to look around the historic Netley Abbey ruins (a local English Heritage sight). We will then walk into Victoria country park and stop for a coffee/snack break before taking a wide lap around the Chapel and joining back onto the costal path back towards Weston Promenade. Option to stay for a picnic on the beach at the end of the walk if the weathers nice. There are sections of road walking so please be sure to pack a lead if bringing a dog to the walk and wear appropriate gear for the weather.
: Weston Parade Car Park, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9NT. Overflow parking available in Westwood Car Park opposite if needed (SO19 9JU).
: Weston Parade Car Park, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9NT. Overflow parking is available in Westwood Car Park opposite if needed (SO19 9JU)
Accessible by bus from Southampton via Bluestar 17, closest stop to the walk start is Hurstbourne Place with a short walk (5 mins) past Weston Woodland Park towards the car park on the shore.