Tag Archives: Hayling Island

65a – Hayling Island to Eastney

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Wingclipped

Two weeks ago we drove for two hours, from London to Hayling Island.  We got to the ferry but found it was out of service.  We walked back to our car.  We drove for another two hours, back home.  Four … Continue reading →

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64d – Hayling Island Part VII

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Wingclipped

With the Hayling Ferry out of service, all we could do was stare longingly at the inaccessible pontoon on the other side of the harbour.  It was 350 metres and at least two weeks away from where we now stood, … Continue reading →

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64c – Haying Island Part VI

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Wingclipped

Having brought ourselves down from the lofty highs of the Spinnaker Tower, our plans for the rest of the day were quite simple.  We would drive back to Hayling Island, where we only had a mile or so to walk … Continue reading →

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63e – Hayling Island Part V

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Wingclipped

Mid-way through our walk along the southern shores of Haying Island we came to Funland.  We are never known to skip a log flume or roller coaster if one is on offer, but today everything seemed quiet and shut up.  The … Continue reading →

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63d – Hayling Island Part IV

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Wingclipped

As we strolled along Hayling Island beach we got buzzed by a low-flying aircraft – look out!  Here it comes for another pass! Phew  That was close! For a good 20 minutes or so this aircraft circled over the beach.  It … Continue reading →

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63c – Hayling Island Part III

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Wingclipped

How can I explain how pleased we were to be back at the coast?  By submitting the photographic evidence! The minute we arrived back at the coast Ben and Catherine, who are exceptionally good at arguing when they want to, … Continue reading →

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63b – Hayling Island Part II

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Wingclipped

Having successfully navigated the deepest puddle encountered on our walk thus far, we continued on south and eventually reached Mengham Rithe.  Mengham Rithe sits at the south east corner of Hayling Island.  In its time it has seen oyster farming … Continue reading →

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63a – Hayling Island Part I

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Wingclipped

Having finished our last walk with a two mile stretch of road, we started this one with a similar stretch.  It wasn’t particularly interesting; it wasn’t particularly pleasant.  We were pleased to get off the roads and onto some footpaths, … Continue reading →

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62d – Langstone to Hayling Island

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Wingclipped

In 1824 a new 960 foot long bridge from Langstone to Hayling Island was opened.  It was the first permanently dry connection to the island from the mainland and it had a 40 foot long swing bridge in the middle … Continue reading →

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