Hamble Shore on Thursday afternoon. On my way to the country park and a chance to sit under the trees with a drink before going home. #Hamble #walking

I've seen a lot of Cowes and cows recently. The cattle were having a stroll across Hamble Common on Thursday afternoon. #Hamble #walking

After walking to Lower Swanwick and down the river to Warsash on Thursday, it's time to catch the ferry to Hamble. #Warsash #Hamble #walking

The tide's starting to rise and soon this area beside the river Hamble footpath will be full of water. #Hamble #Warsash #walking

A lovely day on Thursday for a walk out to Lower Swanwick and down the river to Warsash. #Hamble #Warsash #walking

Tuesday's walk, part 4. From the café in the country park via The Orchard and the rail trail footpaths to Hamble station. #Hamble #walking

Tuesday's walk, part 3. Along Hamble Shore and then a break outside the café in the country park. #Hamble #walking

Tuesday's walk, part 2. From Hamble Quay across Hamble Common to Hamble Shore. #Hamble #walking

Tuesday's walk, part 1. From home to Hamble Quay. A break with a drink and some people I sometimes meet there. #Hamble #walking

Through the woods on Hamble Common on Thursday afternoon. On my way to Hamble Shore. The first time for a long time that I've been along this path without getting muddy. #Hamble #walking

Hamble Quay on Thursday. A break by the river, watchin' the tide roll away. Some might say wastin' time but I enjoy it. #Hamble #walking

New signage at Hamble station with routes for walkers. Weren't there last time I came this way. I wonder how long they'll survive. #Hamble

The jetty at Hamble oil terminal on Wednesday afternoon. A bit more cloud now but hardly any breeze so quite pleasant. On my way to the country park for a break before catching the train home. #Hamble #SouthamptonWater #walking

Across Hamble Common on Wednesday's walk. #Hamble #walking

The water on Hamble Common doesn't look too attractive but these ducks don't seem to mind. They ran across the road in front of me to get here. #Hamble #walking

A break in the sun at Hamble Quay during Wednesday's walk. #Hamble #walking

Plenty of time to sit and chat at Hamble Quay on Friday. Some good sunny spells and a cup of coffee. #Hamble #Walking

The bunting's up at Hamble Quay on Friday. #Hamble #Walking #Coronation

The second part of Wednesday's walk. From Hamble Quay via Hamble Common and Hamble Shore to the country park. #Hamble #Walking

Hamble Common on Tuesday afternoon. Fresh green leaves against a sunny blue sky. #Hamble #Walking