Car and Fancy free

The Hamble Valley is easily accessible for exploration without a car!

Use the region’s public transport links, cycling routes and walking trails to reduce reliance on the car. This will not only give you a unique perspective on the region but also help to reduce congestion and carbon emissions – altogether a better experience.

Here are some useful websites and information points to help:

Take the train

Did you know that the Hamble Valley is just an hour away from London? There are excellent rail links between London and Southampton, as well as Eastleigh. Local stations will connect you with the region’s towns and villages including Hamble, Botley, Hedge End, Netley and Bursledon.

For rail enquiries call 08457 48495 or visit www.southwesttrains.co.uk

Catch the bus

There are plenty of bus routes around the region connecting the urban with the rural. Visit the websites below for more information.

www.solentblueline.com

www.firstgroup.com

Ride your bike

Explore the cycle trails across the Hamble Valley, or why not try out a national cycle trail, which traverses the region. Visit www.sustrans.org for more information or www.eastleigh.gov.uk for maps of cycle trails.