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Beginning to Know Hayling Island

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

If you want to see the views of Hayling Island, there are many ways to do that. Put on your cycling shoes or your walking boots.

Enjoy a variety of walks with the Hayling Island group taking in the gorgeous sea views.

This group offers a short walk with a gentle pace for beginner or slower walkers to enjoy.

The longer walk enables those who enjoy a slightly faster paced promenade to enjoy the Hayling coastline whilst socialising with allies.

Share a morning stroll with allies taking in the clear sea air and ever changing environment, returning for refreshments.
This is mainly a flat route. There are two short hills at the Rowlands Castle end of the route. The majority of the route is on cycle path, but 3 short sections are on road:
1. from The Recreation Ground, The Fairway, Rowlands Castle to the bottom of the hill in Durrants Road
2. the section of road between Langstone Road and Langstone Bridge on to Hayling Island. The pavements on both sides of Langstone Bridge (only) are cycle paths.
3. the southern loop of Staunton Ave, Sea Front and Sinah Lane.

The Hayling Billy Coastal Way is formed from impacted scalpings, with a top dressing, there is a spot of tarmac and some concrete and it could be a little lumpy in places. Most road bikes will cope but mountain bikes are better suited ” I pedalled the route on a mountain bike with slick road tyres and I was Satisfactory. There are spots where some would favour to walk but these places are few and far between and very short ” bearing in mind I wheeled the route the day following torrential downpours which pulled leaves off trees etc. a few puddles about but on the whole it was pretty well drained.

If you want to know about a wonderful place to stay on Hayling Island then you should consider Cockle Warren. It’s a gorgeous little Hayling Island bed and breakfast place that you would do well to choose
Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel
36 Sea Front, Hayling Island, PO11 9HL
023 9246 4961

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Marmot Is an Excellent Choice for Tents

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Marmot tents are made of a highly advanced fabric and are famous for being light in weight, good in quality, and low in price.

One of the best Marmot tents, and also one of the most durable products from the company is the Hypno 2-person 3-season tent, which provides more space than any other Marmot design. It provides protection from storms and has sufficiently large vestibules to ensure that you can carry all the goods that you need on the trip.

Eos 2-person tent is also very spacious and as is the true for other products from the company, this one is quite light too. The tent uses the DAC clip system, which ensures that the tent is strong, while the hub system ensures that maximum space can be provided to the occupants. A special feature of the tent is its bathtub floor to ensure safety when it is raining.

The Alpinist, which provides enough space for two people and their gear, can be put up in a few minutes. The material used in it makes it lightweight and strong at the same time. The strength of the tent makes it a great choice in places where you have to face wind and snow. The tent also has a good ventilation mechanism too.

Use of innovative technology in Marmot NYX 2-person 3-season tent ensures that it can be easily set up. In addition to sleeves and clips, the tent also has knee poles, which make it stronger and more spacious. It provides excellent space in the vestibules for storing gear or shoes. In addition to these qualities, the tent is so durable that it could be your partner for a lifetime.