Walk: Lepe Beach or Wilverley Plains (Mystery Walk)

Walk: Lepe Beach or Wilverley Plains (Mystery Walk)

For bank holiday monday, we will give campers the choice, either a coastal walk with a great stretch of beach, or a New Forest ramble with contrasting forest and plains. We'll decide at the time.

EVENT NARRATIVE: This event is part of our South Coast Camping Getaway for those attending as members of GO:Heart Of England
GO: South Coast Camping: Lyndhurst and Bournemouth, Sat, May 3, 2025, 11:30 AM | Meetup

Option1: Lepe Beach and West Common
CheckIn: 10:30, to walk promptly within 10 minutes or sooner
Distance: Flexible, 6 miles (no pub stop) or 8 miles (with pub stop)
Start Point: Lepe Beach Car Park, Lepe Road, Lepe, SO45 1AD
Terrain: Woodland, Heathland, Coast and Beach. Be prepared for a swim stop opportunity.
Refreshments: Bring fluids & picnic lunch. Pub stop if we do full 8 miles.
RoadMap: [Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 445527,98546](https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=445527&y=98546&z=115&sv=445527,98546&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map[FS]idld&searchp=ids&dn=739&ax=445527&ay=98546&lm=1)

Option2: Wilverley Plains and Wilverley Inclosure
Distance: Flexible, but assume around 6 to 8 miles
Start Point: Wilverley Plains Main Car Park, Burley Road, BH25 5TZ
Terrain: New Forest Woodland combined with the bleaker open plains to the north
Refreshments: Bring fluids & picnic lunch. No pub stop, unless we make the short trip to Brockenhurst afterwards
RoadMap: [Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 425381,101058](https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=425381&y=101058&z=115&sv=425381,101058&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map[FS]idld&searchp=ids&dn=739&ax=425381&ay=101058&lm=1)

OTHER INFO (Common to both options):
Bring: Waterproofs & Refreshments & Good walking footwear, and clothing to match the (hopefully glorious) weather.
Guests: Under 16s & dogs (under control) may come as guests.
Emergency Contact: 078.13.73.76.23 though not available while driving or once walking. Today's walk/route leader is Paul W
SAFETY: As with any outdoor activity, there is some inherent risk. Whilst we aim to avoid unnecessary risks, participants should take all reasonable precautions themselves. A suitable pace for the walk will be determined by the walk leader, which others must observe by keeping in visible distance, not forging ahead or lagging behind. Those attending are totally responsible for their own safety. You must be comfortable walking the specified distance in order to attend please.
DAYTRIPPERS: If not staying with the rest of the group, it is imperative to pass your contact details to the walk leader by 28/04/25 in the scenario that plans need to be altered at short notice.
RSVP COMMITMENT: Places are limited, so please only RSVP if you fully intend to participate. Withdrawals in the last 24 hours and no-shows are not permitted. This is aimed at preventing late decisions and changes.