Hythe and Dibden circular walk 1 Hythe and Dibden circular walk 1

HEALTHY WALKHealthy walks around the New ForestWalking is a good form of exercise. Healthy walks make iteasier to exercise as part of your normal day. Regular briskwalks will increase your heart rate, making you warm andslightly out of breath. Start slowly, enjoy the fresh air, andgradually build up to the recommended 30 minutes a day.The benefits of regular brisk walking include• Reduces the risk of heart disease• Keeps your heart strong• Reduces or maintains your weight• Reduces blood pressure• Tones your muscles• Relaxation and enjoymentCalories used when walkingWeight (stones) 8 9.5 11 12.5 14 15.5 17Calories used after 64 79 93 107 120 136 152walking 1 MileIf you are taking medication, recently had an operation or inany doubt about your ability, please consult your doctor.Walking Safely• Tell someone when & where you are going walking & whenyou expect to be back• Wear suitable clothing & footwear• Take care crossing roads• If you are walking in poor light, wear reflective clothingLeaflets for similar health routes are also available forMarchwood and Fawley.If you require this leaflet in largeprint telephone 01962 847181Printed onrecycled paperJuly 2003Hythe andDibdencircular walk 1Healthy walks around the New ForestDistance: 1.75 km / 1 mileDuration: 20 minutesCondition: Good, mostly along pavements

Starting Point: Hythe Pier1 Starting at the pier, turn left into HighStreet and walk along until youreach a T junction.2 Turn left to the water front, crossroad, turn right and follow gravelpath. Bear right and continue ongravel path leading through thetrees. Take the first right off the pathand cross the road.3 Turn left and follow pavementaround to the right. At theinformation board turn left, crossingSt Johns Street and onto The Marsh.4 Use the pedestrian crossing andcontinue ahead through the PylewellPrecinct. Take a right turn just beforeyou reach the Library and at thejunction with School Road turn left.5 Continue ahead and over the levelcrossing, take the next road junctionto the right and walk on untilreaching Jones Lane.6 Turn right and follow the path upover the Railway Bridge. CrossBrinton Lane and continue alonguntil you reach the Police Station.Follow the path to the right intoProspect Place.7 Continue past the small park by thewaterfront and you are back tothe pier.Hythe Pier was built in 1880 at a cost of £7,000, since1922 the little electric train has been busily conveyingferry passengers along its 700 yards of track making itBritain's oldest continuously operating pier train.Hythe grew up as a settlement of fishermen, ferrymenand farmers who lived around a tidal lagoon with a verynarrow entrance through which small boats could passto moor in the sheltered water. These natural featuresmade Hythe an ideal place for a ferry link between theNew Forest and Southampton