Havant to Southsea via Hayling Island | South Coast Walks | Cool Dudes Walking Club

#swcwalk179 This walk is from Havant Station, down to Hayling Island, then a short hop on the Hayling Island Ferry to Southsea. It is from the Saturday Walker's Club website, although I did the walk in reverse. You can find the route here: www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/p...
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Stinson - Reed Mathis
Shasta - Trinity - Jesse Gallagher
Song of Sadana - Jesse Gallagher
State Drive - VYEN
Marek playing The Swan

[@stephenhicks7632]

That shot at 5.55 - 58 is beautiful.

[@grahamcope2196]

Another great walk with all the information that you could ever need. Character from TV show would have to be Magnum P.I. who was so cool that they named an ice cream after him (probably)

[@cdwc]

You remind me in Magnum with out the moustache.

[@grahamcope2196]

@@cdwc and without the Ferrari

[@squalloogal]

It’s the look behind you before you swear in the tunnel, that had me giggling.

[@JessieCori]

Your "slight artistic license adjustment" when painting the wonderful view reminded me of the story of the surrealist Max Ernst's father (Philipp Ernst) who was painting a picture of his garden when he omitted a tree that spoiled the composition. Then "overcome with remorse" at his offense against realism, he cut down the tree.

[@cdwc]

That is an excellent story cool dude.

[@MoreModeratePeril]

My friend's mother once categorically stated that she'd never buy an antique from Lovejoy (Ian McShane) as "he'd betrayed Jesus".

[@cdwc]

I read one of the Lovejoy books, it is a lot more violent and incredibly sexist.

[@tonymgc82]

Love the hovercraft, you get a lot less bother with a hovver

[@cdwc]

You should do their adverts!

[@infidelcastro5129]

Your intro music is simply beautiful 😊

[@cdwc]

KZbin Audio Library! Thanks KZbin

[@garrymartin6474]

Swim in poo is an excellent piece of work, even better than Arse Heath on the Island ! As for a TV Character I think I would like to be Inspector Montalbano he seems to have a pretty cool life and I would also by default be able to speak Italian.

[@cdwc]

I have never seen Inspector Montalbano. I imagine he is a bit like the man from Del Monte.

[@munkeypants1]

I love the Arse Heath sign, which was placed near where we stayed a couple of years ago, and which still makes me chuckle out loud now 😂

[@matthewmulvale5747]

Another great video Marek. 😃👍 Always pleased to see a new walk from you. It's really nice down that end, I really like Portsmouth and surrounding area. When we go over to the Isle of Wight, we always get to the port a couple of hours early, so we can spend a couple of hours in the City. I always wanted to be one of "The Proffesionals". I loved that show, very gritty & I loved the car chases. 😁 Facts about 'Havant' :- 1/ We stayed in the Premier Inn in Havant last year. 👍😃😳 2/ The locals pronounce it "Hav-Ant". With the emphasis on the 'A'. (Please correct me if I'm wrong.). My Birmingham accent made me pronounce it "Havunt", & I was quickly & quite rightly put right by a nice chap in the Mary Rose Museum. 😆 Keep up the great videos. 😃👍

[@cdwc]

Good Havant facts cool dude. I still want to know what town Havant is twinned with.

[@chegeny]

Nice one, Marek. The Havant local name for its narrow weaving footpaths are called ‘Twittens’. That is a cool hat. As a kid, I wanted to be Lt. Columbo.

[@cdwc]

Colombo is an excellent choice….just one more thing.

[@orangeedo]

Great that walking season is back. I recently did Felixstowe to Ipswitch via Trimley marshes. Would recommend.

[@cdwc]

Trimley is a good name.

[@timgage8972]

I walked this route when i was living in Southsea as a student between 04 and 07. I remember being told that the harbour hosted the largest population of Brent geese. Also you can see the type of trains that ran the billy line known as terriers, on the isle of wight steam railway.

[@cdwc]

That is an excellent fact cool dude.

[@JessieCori]

Hi Marek! 🙂looking forward to watching this video...by the way. ..love your intro music!

[@cdwc]

Thanks cool dude.

[@g3rhardt777]

Hey Marek, Havant and Waterlooville FC currently play in the National League South- the sixth tier of English football. I hope this is of some interest to you. Thanks for the cool vid. SC

[@cdwc]

This is a good fact cool dude. Thank you.

[@munkeypants1]

Woo-hoo. My picture of mini Sunglasses Marek, tipsy on poncha, made it into the mini Marek showreel 👍

[@cdwc]

He looks like he enjoyed his holiday.

[@jasonharding9490]

For me it has to be Special Agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks. I still have my coffee black because of him! Thanks for the video Marek.

[@sueweston502]

Great video & for an oldie like me it's nice to see a flat walk☺

[@sueweston502]

Havant is the second most dangerous major town in Hampshire, and is the 25th most dangerous overall out of Hampshire's 268 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Havant in 2022 was 88 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Hampshire's overall crime rate, coming in 3.4% higher than the Hampshire rate of 85 per 1,000 residents.

[@mandyedavis7978]

My first home when I moved to Portsmouth was in the ex navy maisonettes just up the road from the Hayling Ferry. We lived in a top one so had a great view of the Solent. We often used to walk to South Parade Pier and back in the summer.

[@cdwc]

I was surprised how busy it was, mind you it was the first nice day of the year.

[@Ushar3]

Hi Marek! I live on Hayling, it's a fantastic place to live. I walk my dog down there every day! You should try the round the Island walk!

[@cdwc]

Nice one that is a good idea.

[@JensRandoms]

I’d be Sam Beckett in Quantum Leap. Travelling time & being different people would be fun. But stressful no doubt. I’m loving the mini Marek pics at the end of your videos

[@cdwc]

Sam Beckett is an excellent choice, although you are right about the stress.

[@joannajones8218]

Another lovely walk ! I’ve never been on the hovercraft 😂 Only the Ferry. It’s on my to do list ! Stay cool

[@cdwc]

Going on the hovercraft is officially classed as flying (by the hovertravel company)

[@simonk337]

"swim in poo" 😂

[@ReeTM]

What's up, cool dude? To say this video is incredibly picturesque would be an understatement! And I do like the soundtrack. Ghost story was kinda terrifying, right enough. Incredible effort and magnificent video, do keep 'em coming! Thank you

[@cdwc]

Thanks cool dude.

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Great walk Marek, your humour never ceases to uplift! Lovely painting. Looking forward to coastal walks when back in UK. Thankz for sharing :)

[@cdwc]

Thanks Ellie. You can't beat seeing the sea.

[@munkeypants1]

This was a great walk and the route along Hayling Island is much nicer than the route of the Solent Way which takes you miles along the rubbish A2030 Eastern Rd. There’s also a nudey beach at Eastney which a workmate warned me of as I walked past to Southsea last summer 😮 And if I could be a TV character I’d be either Starbuck from the 70s Battlestar Galactica tv series or one of the Dukes of Hazard

[@cdwc]

I think I will skip the Solent Way. I have done bits of it already. Probably the nicest bits.

[@anthonyhatter196]

That walk brought memories flooding back, as I studied in Portsmouth for a year, living just north of that walk. If I had to be a TV character, it would be anyone based near the coat. Bergerac, or the Martin Clunes character in Cornwall. CD#123

[@cdwc]

Bergerac is an excellent choice cool dude. Some bits of Portsmouth that didn’t get bombed look fantastic.

[@indobleh]

I always love the Hovercraft crossings, it's an awesome form of transport.

[@cdwc]

It was only £22 for a day return to Havant. I say only, but everything else is now a million pounds.

[@mattbiddiss3622]

So wanted it to be sausages 😂😂😂

[@cdwc]

[@doogdoogdoogdoogdoogdoog]

The Lovejoy bit had me howling

[@affalaffaa]

Liked the look of the photos, a 70's/80's feel to them. T.V. character I'd be is Special Agent Dale Cooper, from season 1 at least.

[@cdwc]

I have got a inbuilt filter (or recipe) as they call them in Fuji cameras, which replicates 70s/80s film look. I must watch Twin Peaks again now I am older and might be able to understand it.

[@julespea9793]

Ive been to don't. Lovebyour vids😅

[@cdwc]

Thanks Jules.

[@JessieCori]

"Success starts here" let's hope so🤣🤣🤣

[@jeniferpayne9171]

Who hoo! I am a winner!

[@cdwc]

Congratulations hope it arrives soon!

[@jeniferpayne9171]

@@cdwc Delivered today and gratefully received. I can’t wait to take little Marek out on my adventures!

[@minorthing8970]

You always cheer me up CDW many thanks

[@cdwc]

[@simontulloch6882]

Very sparkly. Keep it coming Marek.

[@cdwc]

[@deblord7495]

Another top video Marek! Really enjoyed this walk with gorgeous scenery. Didn’t realise how walkable this was so it’s been an inspiration and a revelation! Many thanks

[@cdwc]

It was much prettier than I expected.

[@stripyart]

Nice one! I haven't been to Havant

[@cdwc]

Ha.

[@SegHD]

Hello cool dude, I was also at hayling the other day, as I dont live that far away. If you ever need picking up let me know! So many walks around my area! Love your videos! Keep up the work Mr Marek

[@cdwc]

Thanks dude

[@shirleyhounsome8681]

Thank you for lovely me,ories did,nt xee the marina where Spoiler and her crew xtayed on her curcum navigation nz to uk back to nz where we live.when we left southamppn 1966 my husband said one day i m going tlo sail back and we did,to the memory of Denis Hounsome,,1932.........1922.

[@hypnogoria]

Another cracking video - lovely to see a bit of sun, sea and blue sky! And thank you for shout out (again) - I hope the Atlas of Magical Britain serves you well. The gear guides on the site have been very helpful BTW - everyone should have a sit-mat and a buff, plus I've found that amazing walking clothes and shoes actually are the proper sizes - not like high street stuff where now they seemingly slap any number on a garment and hope of the best!

[@cdwc]

I also picked up 'The Lore of the Land' on Ebay for £5.99!!! Incredible value. I think my favourite is still 'Myths, Folklore and Legends' because of all the illustrations. I wish 'The Lore of the Land' had paid a few different artists to illustrate it. Although it would possibly double the size of it. Thank you for your kind email. I hope your recovery gets a bit easier. I will definitely check out your recommendations. Stay cool!

[@ErinN43]

I love ghost stories, and abandoned/flooded towns are a favorite subsection of the genre. I just finished the book My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones, and one of its scarier elements was Drown Town (I also love a rhyming name). I would be Dana Scully from the early seasons of the X Files.

[@cdwc]

I don't think I could ever sleep if I was Scully in the X Files.

[@RayGurd]

Havant was the home of Scalextric 🏎🏎🏎🏎

[@cdwc]

Excellent fact. Thanks cool dude.

[@MakeLAUGHnotWAR]

(8:35) I like that path design, beats grey on grey any day. I'd probably be Superman, so I could turn back time and buy up all the Strawberry and Yogurt Campino's.

[@cdwc]

There should be a Superman film where he does that. Superman 203 - Flavourquest.

[@B3tanTyronne]

The mini Marek's are certainly seeing some pretty places. As for which tv person I would like to be, that would have to be Regan from the Sweeney.

[@cdwc]

I have just read on Wikipedia, there were only four series of The Sweeney. I thought it went on for much longer.

[@princeandrew5430]

Support Mr Larwood in his quest to continue not having a real job… with the same subserviance and glee in which you fund my life 😊

[@cdwc]

Thank you Prince Andrew, it is good to know you are behind me.

[@princeandrew5430]

@@cdwc Everyone seems to enjoy me behind them, if sufficiently paid off

[@alisoncrocker9919]

I tried to find out how much one of those beach huts sells for but none were for sale. My TV character would be Miss Marple because I can suss people out quickly.

[@cdwc]

Miss Marple should be able to find out the price of the beach huts.

[@travelbuzz1]

What - a normal Cool Dude's walking video?! Ah... 06:06 Nice one, Cool Dude Went to the holiday camp in Sinah Warren back in the day, before it went 'Adults Only' 😳

[@cdwc]

I will have to google it now!

[@lisaperry345]

Hey Marek, I watched your vid earlier whilst eating some very disappointing cheese. Your vid was great though! I loved the photos you took too-the colour of the sea looked gorgeous! I'd love to be Jessica Jones. She's just so cool. I wouldn't want her liver though.

[@cdwc]

I had to google her. I am beginning to feel I am out of touch. Ha.

[@lisaperry345]

@@cdwc I would be too if it wasn't for Rob and Will. HalHa!

[@squalloogal]

If I can’t be Dr Who as they’re an alien, then I’ll just stay myself. 😊

[@cdwc]

But which Dr. Who? I would choose Tom Baker or Peter Davidson.

[@squalloogal]

@@cdwc The Ruth Doctor. 😁

[@Mirily]

Love seeing Southsea! Spent so much time there in my life I get homesick seeing it! Also I don't know why I was surprised you'd never been to Hayling Island but then I'm not really sure why you'd go there if you already live on IOW and have beautiful surroundings!! 😅🤷‍♀️ We went to Hayling a few times as kids, we'd usually go to Pompey or Southsea as my family are all from there and my Grandparents lived just outside of Botley, so it was a short train ride for us from their's. I think we went for a change of scenery, but all I remember is the time we had jam sandwiches and there was a lot of wasps!!! 😳 Some useless info: that tall white building in the background at Eastney is a Uni of Pompey hall of residence! Had a friend in there when I went. We were based in the Guildhall campus but with the view she had I could never decide if the distance was unlucky for her or not!!

[@cdwc]

What an excellent place for a University Campus. If Eastney Beach was sandy I think Southsea would be like the French Riviera.

[@Mirily]

@@cdwc are there many nudist beaches on the French Riviera though? Is that the Pièce de résistance?!! ...I'll see myself out!! 😅

[@davem9204]

Many years ago I was walking along Southsea Esplanade with my kids and they insisted on following the zig-zag pattern of the light coloured paving slabs. Took ages to get along there doing that, so I'm glad you didn't do the same thing.

[@cdwc]

That would make it about three times the distance - an extra four miles!

[@michaelwhite8031]

Why not design a Cool Dudes style Blue Peter style badge only for the winners. It would save you a lot of postage.

[@cdwc]

There is one it says ‘I am a winner’

[@cookster1001]

Lovely walk. Quite fancy doing that sometime. Did you take the hovercraft?

[@cdwc]

Yes, they do a cheap day return.

[@JohnHirstUK]

Havent is famous for parchment. It’s the only Havent fact I know.

[@cdwc]

Parchment and not sausages

[@JohnHirstUK]

@@cdwc oh, I just learned a new fact about Havent. Havent is spelled Havant.

[@Tengu66]

Magna Carta was written on parchment made in Havant

[@robertcoulter7592]

I'd be Jack Bauer from 24 😬

[@budget_camper]

I would want to be Tom Good in the Good Life for the obvious reason.

[@cdwc]

Ha! Good choice.

[@Billybob09871]

Oh dear, you may have just told time traveling cyborgs exactly when and where to find you. We went to Hayling Island last year on holiday, we only really saw a caravan sight and a bit of the beach. Looked like busy traffic on the water though. I would definitely be Michael Knight, but maybe with less hair.

[@cdwc]

It is almost impossible to have as much hair as Hasselhoff in those days.

[@williamporter8718]

im still here

[@THX_Tex]

Oh! So close! (Prize draw) 😁

[@cdwc]

One out cool dude. Maybe next time.

[@neilmeadowcroft7569]

BUMS!😄

[@richyvandamme]

I would pick Face from the A-Team, he spent a fair bit of time with beautiful women😉

[@cdwc]

Dirk Benedict. I can still picture all their names from the credits.

[@thekentishpilgrim]

Cool walk for a cool dude. Although, it looks like the .gpx royally screwed you. Swim in poo was the best changing of a sign I’ve ever seen. I have a continuity question which is , I don’t quite understand how you got from Havant to the island bit. Was that a train that crossed the water?

[@cdwc]

I walked across a massive bridge after the 'Swims in Poo" sign. You can see the water on one side of it. The road goes into Hayling Island.

[@thekentishpilgrim]

I see it now! Nice one.

[@Niac022]

Fact about Havant: It's a contraction of the words 'have' and 'not'! ;) Question of the day answer: I'd be Sheriff Noah Stilinski in MTV's Teen Wolf series, that way I get to interact with all the cool supernatural stuff and know all the characters but not have to be in danger all the time. Even if my life would be stressful.

[@cdwc]

I didn't even know there was a Teenwolf series. I hope there was a basketball game and surfing on the tops of vans in it.

[@BeatTheFlash]

Off to the North Island, again (isn't that what you call it?)

[@cdwc]

Ha. A temporary escape.

[@michaelwhite8031]

I've been to 'Havant-Got-A-Clue' a very confusing place.

[@cdwc]

Every time you make a joke a red squirrel dies.

[@michaelwhite8031]

I'm in league with the grey Squirrel mafia.

[@squalloogal]

B Bugger 😂

[@cdwc]

[@-aquariuscyclingadventures2325]

I haven't walked around Havant in ages. I enjoyed cycling the Hayling Billy Trail last year until I got a puncture! TV Character: Michaela Strachan from Springwatch, Autumnwatch & Winterwatch. Being out in nature permanently, (minus Chris Packham), absolute bliss! Thank you for another uplifting walking video cool dude!

[@cdwc]

Michaela Strachan has a lovely way about her. I wonder if she is happy all the time. I hope so.

[@-aquariuscyclingadventures2325]

​@@cdwc Yes, I expect Michaela is very happy if she's outside all of the time. I know I would be. She's certainly a lovely talented lady. Full of life, always smiling & bubbly. I used to love watching her on The Really Wild Show.

[@paulleeves495]

interesting havant fact... (or myth) jack the rippers 1st murder was in havant...

[@cdwc]

But who was Jack the Ripper?

[@sarahbutler-bridges9098]

I'd like to be Mrs Popoff 👻 Although not sure if that counts??

[@cdwc]

I always turned off Rentaghost as soon as the music started as I didn't like it. I must watch it again now 40 years later.

[@JessieCori]

Do you ever splash about in the sea?

[@cdwc]

Ha. Not on a walk.

[@JessieCori]

​@@cdwc probably sensible. But on an off day I'd love to dip my toes in.

[@mjbbell]

Havant any wool

[@cdwc]

[@tree267]

Do i have any facts? No I Havant

[@cdwc]

I like this one. Thanks for joinging cool dude.

[@mrbouffant]

Nice walk! - thank you. I "Havant" been on the Langstone ferry, so must give that a go sometime! I too broke out my Tilley hat for the first time this year - for us follically challenged, it is a must. 🥍

[@cdwc]

What colour Tilley did you get? Olive is a safe bet I think.

[@mrbouffant]

Yes, a rather boring colour but practical. Not sure if they do any hi-vis colours. Might be useful for search and rescue purposes if one strays off the path like those poor folks did Satruday over at Fort Albert.

[@EccentricAuntWanda1]

Nice on I did pick

[@cdwc]

[@1oldgit]

👍

[@judybee]

Of COURSE I was going to say (c)wasn't I? Saw the most amazing spectacular electric thunder storm🌩 on Hayling Island many moons ago. Havant fact...my cousin lives there. Please can I be Demelza from Poldark.....I need a Ross in my life. Talking of which, my husband says he wants to be Captain Kirk (with the amount of Star Trek stuff in this house he already IS tbh)......The hatby the way, is very you...it's like an old friend you take along with you on your Treks...(thankfully not Star Treks). x J x

[@cdwc]

I put the sausage bit in especially so you could use the sausage emoji. I met Angharad Rees a few times, she was a lovely lady.

[@judybee]

@@cdwc Ah yes, the first Poldark...I watched that back in the day and the newer version too. I've read the books by Winston Graham so many times I should go on Mastermind's Specialist Subject section. Both TV series were good. I was even in the Poldark Appreciation Society for a while! Got a shock when I saw Jack Farthing in Rain Dogs though, couldn't get further from George Warleggan than that!! Ha! .....Any excuse to use a sausage emoji and I'm your gal....x J x

[@gregmcleod7597]

nice 1

[@cdwc]

: squirrel: