Step 1: Welcome to Eastleigh! This is the third and final section of the Itchen Navigation walk. In this segment, we’ll walk to Southampton.
Step 2: The Itchen Navigation is well sign posted. As it follows the route of a waterway, the trail is mainly flat and level. However there are some locations with stiles, gates or gradients. Additionally, the route can get muddy and wet.
Step 3: Be sure you've packed plenty of water and snacks, and you’re wearing good, comfortable walking shoes.
Step 4: When you're ready, we'll head out from the railway station in Eastleigh. The station is served by frequent Southwestern Railway trains coming from Weymouth, Southampton, Salisbury, and London Waterloo.
Step 5: Out of the station building, head to the right, towards and along the pavement beside Station Hill.
Step 6: At the junction, follow the pavement to the right, onto the bridge over the railway along Bishopstoke Road.