Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes – Keyhaven Harbour loop from Milford-on-Sea

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Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes – Keyhaven Harbour loop from Milford-on-Sea

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Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes – Keyhaven Harbour loop from Milford-on-Sea

02:05

19.1km

10m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.43 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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2.56 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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2.89 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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5.06 km

Keyhaven & Pennington Marshes Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

6.08 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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7.46 km

Salterns Marsh

Nature Reserve

9.00 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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11.3 km

Eight Acre Pond

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Until the end of the 18th century, there was a continuous line of salt works along the coastline from Lymington to Hurst Spit, making it the biggest area of sea …

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16.7 km

Keyhaven is a small village with a very pretty harbour. There are easy walks along the sea wall with views of Keyhaven Harbour, the Isle of Wight and Hurst Spit. The area is a good spot for bird-watching.

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18.8 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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19.1 km

End point

Parking

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