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Soueas two
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By cathw on 22 Aug 2021


Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

130m

Descent

118m

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Description

From Southampton Central station: Blechynden Terrace, West Park Road, diagonally across Watts Park, London Road, Rockstone Lane, Blackberry Terrace, Mount Pleasant.

Through Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate and along the Itchen riverside boardwalk (National Cycle Route 23) to Horseshoe Bridge. Then follow the route of SOUEAS ONE as far as the M27.

From the M27 underpass, continue to follow the Itchen Way (without taking a detour across the fields and back) to Bishopstoke Road, then turn left towards Eastleigh station.

Reasons for suggesting this route:
- cuts out the unnecessary detour from the Itchen Way north of the M27
- the Itchen riverside boardwalk is much more pleasant for walkers than Empress Road Industrial Estate

From Southampton Central station: Blechynden Terrace, West Park Road, diagonally across Watts Park, London Road, Rockstone Lane, Blackberry Terrace, Mount Pleasant.

Through Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate and along the Itchen riverside boardwalk (National Cycle Route 23) to Horseshoe Bridge. Then follow the route of SOUEAS ONE as far as the M27.

From the M27 underpass, continue to follow the Itchen Way (without taking a detour across the fields and back) to Bishopstoke Road, then turn left towards Eastleigh station.

Reasons for suggesting this route:
- cuts out the unnecessary detour from the Itchen Way north of the M27
- the Itchen riverside boardwalk is much more pleasant for walkers than Empress Road Industrial Estate

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Reviews - 6

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (6)

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Southampton
Grid Ref SU4130612214
Lat / Lon 50.90792° / -1.41388°
Easting / Northing 441,306E / 112,214N
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Eastleigh
Grid Ref SU4571619061
Lat / Lon 50.96915° / -1.35030°
Easting / Northing 445,716E / 119,061N
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reviews


Simon Ferguson

12 Sep 2023 Summer

Walked this route as part of a group at the end of summer. The section between Eastleigh and Itchen Valley Country park was very narrow due to vegetation growth (don't wear shorts if you don't like being stung by nettles), at times we had to crouch quite low to get under branches etc. Unlike mentioned in other reviews the path was very dry. The Bittern to Southampton central section was much more accessible and included places to sit and drink before moving on.


Simon Ferguson

12 Sep 2023 Summer

Walked this route as part of a group at the end of summer. The section between Eastleigh and Itchen Valley Country park was very narrow due to vegetation growth (don't wear shorts if you don't like being stung by nettles), at times we had to crouch quite low to get under branches etc. Unlike mentioned in other reviews the path was very dry. The Bittern to Southampton central section was much more accessible and included places to sit and drink before moving on.


Snail

29 Jan 2023 Winter

I enjoyed walking this route, however it is definitely one to avoid after prolonged and heavy rainfall, as extended stretches of the Itchen Navigation Trail towpath are flooded and impassable. When I walked this route yesterday, the water flowed over the top of my wellies! That being said, it is a pleasant route and one that I will walk again in the spring / summer season when it should be drier.


Pmostert

07 Aug 2022 Summer

In general I agree with the other reviews that Soueas 2 is to be preferred above Soueas 1, but decisions may be seasonal too. I walked it in the heart of the dry period of early August and that made new routes possible in the Itchen Valley Nature reserve. I had a lovely day, walking from Winchester to Southampton in one go.


Nanimal

27 Oct 2021 Autumn

Follows the Itchen navigation path until you reach Bitterne.
Suitable for walkers only from Eastleigh to Bitterne due to narrow paths, routes and can be very muddy after prolonged rainfall.
From Bitterne to Southampton route is suitable access for all.
No facilities on route unless you divert into Itchen Valley Country park.


John

26 Oct 2021 Autumn

Better than Soueas one and no further. More off road but misses refreshments potential at Itchen Valley Country Park.


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