Walking - Diary - January 2020 This page may need to be refreshed Walking Diary Index page   December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021     More photos       Top of the Page                                       Top of the Page                                       Top of the Page                                       Top of the Page                                       Top of the Page                                       Top of the Page                                       Top of the Page                                       Top of the Page                                       Top of the Page                                       Top of the Page     < Dec January 2020 Feb >       S M T W T F S         29 30 31 1 2 3 4     5 6 7 8 9 10 11     12 13 14 15 16 17 18     19 20 21 22 23 24 25     26 27 28 29 30 31 1                             Some of the places I've walked for exercise and leisure this month.   Places featured in the Walking Routes pages plus selected other walks.       This January 15   walks 214.42   miles 345.08   km     2020 so far 15   walks 214.42   miles 345.08   km                             Last January 12   walks 174.69   miles 281.14   km     To 31/01 last year 12   walks 174.69   miles 281.14   km         Links:   January 2019   January 2021   Wednesday 29 January 15.85 mi 25.51 km Home to Warsash Village 10.28 mi 16.54 km From home to Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Portsmouth Road, Old Netley, Lowford, Lower Swanwick, Swanwick Shore Road, Universal Marina, River Hamble and Warsash village centre. Warsash Village to Warsash Ferry 2.19 mi 3.52 km Down Newtown Road and Hook Park Road, through the nature reserve to the beach. Along the river to Shore Road and then along the footpath to the Hamble ferry pontoon. Hamble Quay to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.14 mi 3.44 km Up to Hamble Square then along Hamble Lane and Coach Road to Westfield Common, Hamble Shore and the country park. Round the park to the cafe. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 1.24 mi 2.00 km Out to Victoria Road, Station Road and Netley station for the train home. Mostly sunny, a chilly breeze but quite pleasant. Photo: The river path at Universal Marina, towards Warsash.   Tuesday 28 January 13.58 mi 21.85 km Home to Hamble Square 8.26 mi 13.29 km From home to Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Weston Shore, Netley, Royal Victoria Country Park, Hamble Lane and Hamble Square. Hamble Square to Royal Victoria Country Park 3.86 mi 6.21 km Down to Hamble Quay for a short break then back to Hamble Square, along Hamble Lane, Hound Road, Hound Way, Station Road and Victoria Road to the country park, finishing by the shore. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 1.46 mi 2.35 km Across the country park to the cafe. After a break, out to Hound Road, Hound Way, Station Road and Netley station for the train home. Started sunny, became part cloudy, a strengthening wind, occasional showers. Photo: Hamble Quay.   Saturday 25 January 17.39 mi 27.99 km Home to Warsash Village 10.02 mi 16.13 km From home to Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Portsmouth Road, Old Netley, Lowford, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury Green and Warsash village centre. Warsash Village to Warsash Ferry 2.19 mi 3.52 km Down Newtown Road and Hook Park Road, through the nature reserve to the beach. Along the river to Shore Road and then along the footpath to the Hamble ferry pontoon. Hamble Quay to Royal Victoria Country Park 3.72 mi 5.99 km Up to Hamble Square then along Hamble Lane, Hound Road, Hound Way, Station Road and Victoria Road to the country park, finishing by the shore. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 1.46 mi 2.35 km Across the country park to the cafe. After a break, out to Hound Road, Hound Way, Station Road and Netley station for the train home. Grey with low cloud and a chilly breeze. Photo: The ferry pontoon, Warsash.   Friday 24 January 12.72 mi 20.47 km Home to Hamble Square 8.62 mi 13.87 km From home via Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Portsmouth Road, Old Netley, Hamble Lane and Satchell Lane to Hamble Square. Hamble Square to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.87 mi 4.62 km Down to Hamble Quay then Green Lane and School Lane to Hamble Point. Along the shore to the country park and across the park for a break outside the cafe. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 1.23 mi 1.98 km Out to Victoria Road, Station Road and Netley station for the train home. Cloudy but mild with little breeze. Photo: Hamble Quay.   Thursday 23 January 11.91 mi 19.17 km Home to Hamble Square 8.21 mi 13.21 km From home via Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Weston Shore, Netley Abbey, Royal Victoria Country Park and Hamble Lane. Hamble Square to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.51 mi 4.04 km Down to Hamble Quay then Green Lane and School Lane back to Hamble Lane. Via Coach Road, Westfield Common and Hamble Shore to the country park. Across the park for a break and a drink outside the cafe. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 1.19 mi 1.92 km Out to Hound Road, Hound Way, Station Road and Netley station for the train home. Grey with a chilly breeze but ok where sheltered. Photo: Weston Shore.   Tuesday 21 January 15.19 mi 24.45 km Home to Warsash Village 10.25 mi 16.50 km From home to Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Portsmouth Road, Old Netley, Lowford, Lower Swanwick, Swanwick Shore Road, Universal Marina, River Hamble and Warsash village centre. Warsash Village to Warsash Ferry 0.54 mi 0.87 km Down Shore Road to the waterfront then along the footpath to the Hamble ferry hard. Hamble Quay to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.91 mi 4.68 km Up to Hamble Square then School Lane, Hamble Point, Hamble Shore and the country park. Round the park to the cafe for a break. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 1.20 mi 1.93 km Out to Hound Road, Hound Way, Station Road and Netley station for the train home. A frosty start but sunshine, blue skies and no wind. A lovely January day. Photo: The river path from Universal Marina to Warsash.   Monday 20 January 12.32 mi 19.83 km Home to Hamble Square 8.23 mi 13.24 km From home via Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Weston Shore, Netley Abbey, Royal Victoria Country Park and Hamble Lane. Hamble Square to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.87 mi 4.62 km Down to Hamble Quay then Green Lane and School Lane to Hamble Point. Along the shore to the country park and across the park for a break and a drink in the sun outside the cafe. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 1.22 mi 1.96 km Out to Victoria Road, Station Road and Netley station for the train home. Cold and mostly sunny. Very pleasant for January. Photo: Hamble Quay and a brief cloudy spell.   Friday 17 January 12.99 mi 20.91 km Home to Hamble Square 8.26 mi 13.29 km From home via Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Weston Shore, Netley Abbey, Royal Victoria Country Park and Hamble Lane. Hamble Square to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.21 mi 3.56 km Down to Hamble Quay then back to Hamble Square, along Hamble Lane and Coach Road to Westfield Common, Hamble Shore and the country park. Across the park to the cafe for a break. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 2.52 mi 4.06 km Out to Hamble Lane, along Hamble Lane and Hound Road turning back towards the country park, then along the footpath to The Badgers and Netley station for the train home. A chiily wind, some sunshine, a brief shower. Photo: Netley Abbey ruins.   Wednesday 15 January 15.19 mi 24.45 km Home to Warsash Village 10.04 mi 16.16 km From home to Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Portsmouth Road, Old Netley, Lowford, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury Green and Warsash village centre. Warsash Village to Warsash Ferry 0.52 mi 0.84 km Down Shore Road to the waterfront then along the footpath to the Hamble ferry pontoon. Hamble Quay to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.10 mi 3.38 km Up to Hamble Square then along Hamble Lane and Coach Road to Westfield Common, Hamble Shore and the country park. Round the park to the cafe. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 2.53 mi 4.07 km After a break, out to Hamble Lane, along Hamble Lane and Hound Road turning back towards the country park, then along the footpath to The Badgers and Netley station for the train home. Rain early in the walk then good sunny spells. Wet underfoot after yesterday's stormy weather. Photo: The ferry shelter, Warsash.   Sunday 12 January 15.15 mi 24.38 km Home to Warsash Village 10.05 mi 16.17 km From home to Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Portsmouth Road, Old Netley, Lowford, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury Green and Warsash village centre. Warsash Village to Warsash Ferry 0.52 mi 0.84 km Down Shore Road to the waterfront then along the footpath to the Hamble ferry pontoon. Hamble Quay to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.12 mi 3.41 km Up to Hamble Square then along Hamble Lane and Coach Road to Westfield Common, Hamble Shore and the country park. Round the park to the cafe. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 2.46 mi 3.96 km After a break, out to Hamble Lane, along Hamble Lane, Hound Road, Hound Way and Station Road to Netley station for the train home. Good sunny spells, heavy cloud at times, a strengthening cold wind later. Photo: The harbour at Shore Road, Warsash.   Friday 10 January 12.37 mi 19.91 km Home to Hamble Square 8.33 mi 13.41 km From home via Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Weston Shore, Netley Abbey, Royal Victoria Country Park and Hamble Lane. Hamble Square to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.81 mi 4.52 km Down to Hamble Quay then Green Lane and Hamble Common to Hamble Point. Along the shore to the country park and across the park for a break and a drink outside the cafe. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 1.23 mi 1.98 km Out to Victoria Road, Station Road and Netley station for the train home. Mild, often cloudy but some sunny spells. Photo: Hamble Common looking towards Warsash.   Wednesday 8 January 12.38 mi 19.92 km Home to Hamble Square 8.29 mi 13.34 km From home via Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Weston Shore, Netley Abbey, Royal Victoria Country Park and Hamble Lane. Hamble Square to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.87 mi 4.62 km Down to Hamble Quay then Green Lane and School Lane to Hamble Point. Along the shore to the country park and across the park for a break and a drink outside the cafe. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 1.22 mi 1.96 km Out to Hound Road, Hound Way, Station Road and Netley station for the train home. Grey but dry and mild with a light wind. Photo: Hamble Quay.   Tuesday 7 January 17.37 mi 27.95 km Home to Warsash Village 10.02 mi 16.13 km From home to Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Portsmouth Road, Old Netley, Lowford, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury Green and Warsash village centre. Warsash Village to Warsash Ferry 0.55 mi 0.89 km Down Shore Road to the waterfront then along the footpath to the Hamble ferry pontoon. Hamble Quay to Royal Victoria Country Park 3.72 mi 5.99 km Up to Hamble Square then along Hamble Lane, Hound Road, Hound Way, Station Road, Victoria Road and the road through the country park to the pier. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 3.08 mi 4.96 km Round the country park to the cafe for a break. Out to Hamble Lane, along Hamble Lane and Hound Road then along the footpath to The Badgers and Netley station for the train home. Cloudy and damp. Mild but a cold wind along the river. Photo: Shore Road, Warsash (The Rising Sun).   Sunday 5 January 16.19 mi 26.06 km Home to Warsash Village 10.29 mi 16.56 km From home to Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Portsmouth Road, Old Netley, Lowford, Lower Swanwick, Swanwick Shore Road, Universal Marina, river Hamble path and Warsash village centre. Warsash Village to Warsash Ferry 0.55 mi 0.89 km Down Shore Road to the waterfront for a short break, then along the footpath to the Hamble ferry pontoon. Hamble Quay to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.81 mi 4.52 km Up to Hamble Square then School Lane, Hamble Point, Hamble Shore and the country park. Across the park to the cafe for a break. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 2.54 mi 4.09 km Out to Hamble Lane, along Hamble Lane and Hound Road then along the footpath to The Badgers and Netley station for the train home. Cloudy with frequent spells of drizzle. Photo: The river Hamble from the A27 bridge.   Saturday 4 January 14.11 mi 22.71 km Home to Warsash Village 10.04 mi 16.16 km From home to Cobden Bridge, Bitterne Park, Bitterne Manor, Northam Bridge, Northam, Chapel, Itchen Bridge, Woolston, Portsmouth Road, Old Netley, Lowford, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury Green and Warsash village centre. Warsash Village to Warsash Ferry 0.54 mi 0.87 km Down Shore Road to the waterfront for a short break, then along the footpath to the Hamble ferry pontoon. Hamble Quay to Royal Victoria Country Park 2.96 mi 4.76 km Up to Hamble Square, along Hamble Lane and Hound Road, turning towards the country park. Along the footpath to the park for a break and a drink sitting outside the cafe. Royal Victoria Country Park to Netley Station 0.57 mi 0.92 km Out to Hound Road then along the footpath to The Badgers and Netley station for the train home. Cloudy with a cold breeze by the river and on the ferry. Photo: The river Hamble at Warsash ferry pontoon. 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