1. For this survey of Easwin1, I walked from Eastleigh to Winchester. All distances given are estimates. This marks the point where the route leaves the main road out of Eastleigh, showing an immediate deterioration in surface (fortunately this lasts only about as far as is visible in the picture, becoming a firmed gravel path). There is no footpath sign. 1.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
2. At various points along the route, there is no barrier between the path and the water. This example, passing under a railway bridge, shows where there is a sharp drop into the water. 2.4 km from start — 13 May 2021
3. This shows the steepest (West to East) section and the first of the narrow gaps, as the path rises to meet a road... 2.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
4. ...that does not have a drop kerb. 2.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
5. This tree and the coinciding path damage combine to make the width effectively zero. For scale, the undamaged path is approx. 1m wide at this point. 3 km from start — 13 May 2021
6. As you emerge onto Kiln Lane (near Otterbourne), you have the choice between a narrow (approx. 55 cm) cycle barrier or a slope riddled with tree roots. 3.9 km from start — 13 May 2021
7. On the other side of the road, however, you don't get that choice. This cycle barrier is 49cm wide. 3.9 km from start — 13 May 2021
8. There's an awkward step up on to this bridge. 4 km from start — 13 May 2021
9. The path narrows and deteriorates enormously. This section is also prone to flooding. 4.2 km from start — 13 May 2021
10. Fallen branches can cause obstructions in the woodland section. This one appears to have been there for some time as one end is partially buried. 4.4 km from start — 13 May 2021
11. The first kissing gate on the route. This one cannot be bypassed. 5.3 km from start — 13 May 2021
12. The second kissing gate. This one can be easily bypassed by walkers, and it's fairly clear that nearly everyone has! There is an obvious alternative route for wheelers that avoids this obstruction. 6.4 km from start — 13 May 2021
13. After crossing the road in Shawford, the riverside path is accessed by this sequence of steps. They are spaced sufficiently far apart that each step can be negotiated individually. 6.7 km from start — 13 May 2021
14. Tree roots start to become a problem along this section. 6.8 km from start — 13 May 2021
15. The third kissing gate. 7.4 km from start — 13 May 2021
16. Cows are able to access the path at this point, though in my experience, they have never shown the slightest inclination to do so. 7.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
17. Fourth kissing gate. 7.5 km from start — 13 May 2021
18. Fifth kissing gate. 7.8 km from start — 13 May 2021
19. Sixth (and final) kissing gate. 8 km from start — 13 May 2021