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Finding Your Way around the
Langstone Bridge area of North Hayling Island
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This whole area,east and west of the bridge,and at both ends is beloved of birdwatchers and fishermen. The bridge itself has specially constructed areas for fishing from.
Langstone and Hayling are to be reached by turning off at the main Havant - Hayling
sliproad of the A27, to be found between Portsmouth and Chichester on the south coast of England.
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Here is Langstone Bridge , which connects the mainland Havant area to Hayling Island , and more specifically joins two areas of outstanding beauty on either side of the Bridge: Langstone and its shoreline and Northney and its coastal paths.
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On the Langstone side is the beautiful Langstone Mill.
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The stretch of water on the eastern side of the bridge is Langstone Water which leads into Chichester harbour. As you walk behind the Mill there is a Wildlife Conservation area where many people take their children to feed the ducks and swans.
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The views over the water from Langstone and Hayling can be taken in from 3 great local establishments.
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Royal Oak Pub,Langstone High St.
02392 483125
Sometimes holds musical jams.
Favourite:having a get together
over a quiet beer sitting in
the sun on the path
in front.
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Langstone Hotel,Northney Road, Hayling Island
Tel: 023 9246 5011This individualistic hotel is on the northern shore of
Hayling Island (turn left after Langstone bridge)The Harbour Lights Restaurant offers
open views of the natural harbour and features superb menus. Guests can use
the leisure club which has a large pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gym and
beauty salon. Recommendations:afternoon cream tea for 2 about £7.
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The Ship Inn Restaurant and Pub
People travel miles to eat here sitting
outside enjoying the bay view.
Tel.02392 471719
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Once onto the island 1/4 mile beyond Langstone bridge tucked behind a field and barn
is a bungalow which, surprisingly is the location of Piano-s.
At the rear is a piano showroom of new and secondhand pianos,
and an external restoration workshop where they restore
quality pianos like Steinways and Bechsteins.
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Piano-s for sales of pianos,tuning,repairs,restoration and upright piano removals 252 Havant Rd Hayling Island PO11 0LN
Tel 07000 468863 (that is 07000 IN TUNE)www.piano-s.com
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Once over Langstone bridge, if you keep to the paths along the West shore of Hayling, you will find yourself on the Old Hayling Billy railtrack which is now a foot and bridle path,with clear views of Portsea Island (Portsmouth and Southsea) across Langstone Harbour. At the very south western tip of Hayling Island is a ferry across to Portsmouth.On Hayling sea front is a funfair with many gentle to medium rides,a great themed Crazy golf course, East Hayling Light Railway which leads to The Coast Guard cafe. All to be recommended.
To learn more about Hayling see www.hayling.co.uk
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All photos by ACW Design c/o Piano-s PO11 0LN
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