Coastal walks and sandy beaches

Yachts moored at Keyhaven

Southampton Water to the east of the New Forest and the Solent to the south provide wonderful opportunities for sailing and wind surfing, walking, bird watching, sea-fishing and a whole lot more.

Meanwhile, Mudeford Quay, a little to the west, is a ‘crab-catchers’ paradise, and those intent on sand, sea and sun will not be disappointed for there are good, sandy beaches at nearby Friars Cliff - not far from Highcliffe, Mudeford, Hengistbury Head, Southbourne and Bournemouth.

For further information about many of these, and much more, take a look at the New Forest Coast and Days out a little farther afield.