Before summer comes to an end, we decided to walk from Beaulieu to Bucker's Hard. The walk is through meadowland and forest, and part of the path can be followed around the Solent to get good views over the water and to admire the little boats docked in various places along the river.
The first part of the journey from Beaulieu winds down a dirt lane through meadowland. The flowers were out in full bloom, and the blackberries along the lane near Beaulieu were also starting to get ripe. The lane eventually turns into a forest area, and taking the riverside path leads you through a small path through the forest and by the river for good views. Eventually, the path leads to Bucker's Hard, an old ship-building town with two rows of brick houses overlooking the Solent. There's a museum here, water activities, a gift shop, historical buildings, a cafe, and a pub. (We stopped to have tea before continuing on our journey.)
This is a nice summer walk, best completed on a sunny day; leave plenty of time to explore Bucker's Hard and take in the nature.
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