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Hurst Point Lighthouse – Hurst Spit loop from Downton

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Hurst Point Lighthouse – Hurst Spit loop from Downton

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Hurst Point Lighthouse – Hurst Spit loop from Downton

01:24

13.5km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.75 km

Rook Cliff

Highlight • Climb

The dramatic Rook Cliff might be just as good as the Hordle Cliff to the west of it along the beach here. You can easily walk on the beach here, …

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3.93 km

Sturt Pond Nature Reserve

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Sturt Pond is a haven for swans, ducks, Brent geese, mallard, teal, shelduck & grebes. Two wooden bridges cross the stream which runs from Sturt Pond to the salt marshes. …

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4.43 km

View of The Needles from Keyhaven

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.70 km

Hurst Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hurst Point Lighthouse was built by Trinity House in 1867 to guide vessels through the hazardous western approaches to the Solent

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7.52 km

Hurst Spit and Pebble Beach

Highlight • Natural

Not really a beach, more of a shingle paradise.

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8.97 km

Hurst Spit

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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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9.86 km

Milford on Sea Beach

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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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9.93 km

Needles Eye Café

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Good location for a drinks and snack break on the beach! Service was fast and good cafe goodies available.
needleseyecafe.co.uk

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.07 km

2.52 km

2.39 km

1.10 km

428 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

4.52 km

1.99 km

569 m

428 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

17°C

0 %

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Hurst Point Lighthouse – Hurst Spit loop from Downton

Rook Cliff

Sturt Pond Nature Reserve

View of The Needles from Keyhaven

Hurst Point Lighthouse

Hurst Spit and Pebble Beach

Hurst Spit

Milford on Sea Beach

Needles Eye Café

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