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Hurst Spit – Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes loop from Lymington Pier

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Hurst Spit – Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes loop from Lymington Pier

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Hurst Spit – Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes loop from Lymington Pier

04:20

41.0km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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4.03 km

Bench With a View of Normandy Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

As you make your way along this section of the scenic sea wall just south of Lymington, you'll have the beautiful Normandy Lagoon on one side, and the ocean on …

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5.57 km

Salterns Marsh

Nature Reserve

11.4 km

Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you have a camper van then you can park here. But make sure you have checked the tides as this road can flood

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11.7 km

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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13.9 km

Hurst Castle

Castle

20.6 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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21.3 km

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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23.0 km

The Gun Inn

Highlight • Pub

Keyhaven is a tiny seaside hamlet located on the edge of the New Forest National Park.

It's a great place to rest and refuel after a long run, featuring an …

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31.0 km

Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

These saltmarshes are well protected from the prevailing south westerly winds thanks to Hurst Spit and form a vital habitat for many species of birds and plants. You'll likely see …

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33.1 km

Keyhaven & Pennington Marshes Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

34.1 km

Lymington Sea Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Do the run counter-clockwise to have the SW winds from behind while on the Sea Wall.

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35.9 km

Eight Acre Pond

Lake

41.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

9.48 km

5.96 km

3.61 km

3.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

11.9 km

6.83 km

4.38 km

3.14 km

130 m

Elevation

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Thursday 14 May

14°C

4°C

49 %

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Hurst Spit – Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes loop from Lymington Pier

Bench With a View of Normandy Lagoon

Keyhaven Saltgrass Lane

Hurst Spit

Milford on Sea Beach

Sturt Pond

The Gun Inn

Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes

Lymington Sea Wall

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