Refreshments There are a few PH close to the route and on Hayling. Off Road Cycle Trails EASy Places of interest Museum, 56 East Street, Havant 023 9245 1155 The Gazebo Garden, the Pallant (behind East Street), Havant. Recreated garden in 18th-century style, with a rare surviving gazebo dated 1779. St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road, North Hayling This site dates back to 1140, but it is thought that the original church was washed away by a tidal wave in 1325. Railways Nearest Railway Station is Havant, 2.7 miles from start. Railway Enquiries 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk Discover Passenger ferry to 023 9248 2868 ’s Countryside by Bike Maps If you wish to plan your own route in this area, you may find the following Ordnance Survey maps useful: ExplorerHayling Billy 120 Clockwise route cross section 15m Distance: 5 miles round trip, all of which are off road. 10m Start: Car park to the rear of the garage at North Hayling Halt, Havant Road, Hayling. 5m Signposted Hayling Billy Path. (Grid ref. 717029). Grade: Winchester Easy 0 1 2 3 4 5 Miles Not to scale Description: This trail uses the Hayling Billy Coastal Path which runs along the west coast of Hayling 300m Island. It is a permissive route which is used

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0 1 2 Miles Hayling Billy Off Road Cycle Trails

1 Start at the car park at North Hayling Halt, Havant Road, A27, Havant Hayling, signposted Hayling Billy path. (Grid ref. 717029). Langstone The Halt was used as a stopping point for passengers visiting the north of . Hayling Billy opened for passengers in 1867 and closed following the ‘Beeching’ PH railway cuts in 1963. Langstone Bridge 2 Turn Right from rear of car park and continue north along track beside coast. The track follows the eastern shore of . This is an internationally important site for its wildfowl and wading birds, so the 3 bird-watching from the line is very good. Look out for North

A3023 large flocks of brent geese, oyster catchers and dunlin in Hayling winter. 2 1 ) 3 After 1/2 mile, the track comes to an end at the top of P Hayling Island. You can still see the piles of the old railway Langstone Stoke bridge as it went north to Havant. Turn Round and Harbour continue south, passing the start point. 4 After 1 mile, the track moves inland. Many migrant birds like the whitethroat and willow warbler live in the Hayling

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n 5 The trail ends at the junction of Station Road a m s West La. i and Sinah Lane in West Town. You can explore Ferry D Chichester South Hayling and the beach from here (P) A3023 Harbour before retracing your route to North Hayling PH 5 Rd. P Halt car park. Alternatively, you can P Station take your bike on the passenger ferry West South at the western tip of the island Portsmouth Town Hayling across to Portsmouth. P PH i PWC The verges and hedgerows are managed to P WC promote their wildlife value, and the path P provides excellent views over the Langstone Harbour SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and the wealth of birdlife it supports. In summer, the surface may be KEY

acceptable for some wheelchairs. PH Public House 0 Church 1 2 miles ) P Car Park Telephone 0 1 2 3km

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