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Description
Nice walk around the point covering many varied habitats including open sea, beach, marina, grassland, abandoned infrastructure, marina, and buildings. Locally famous Kirkeugle pair often seen in the gun-holes of Fort Cumberland (end of the point, on the sea side). Flocks of Sandløber rush the shores around the area between Portsea and Hayling, along with Stormmåge and Skarv in the calm strait. As with the rest of Langstone Harbour, Knortegås can be seen in the marina at low tide. Hvidvinget Måge, Sortgrå Ryle, Sorthovedet Måge, Landsvale, Husrødstjert, and Spurvehøg also reported across the year.
Details
Access
Parking is free in the gravel carpark by Fort Cumberland, at the end of Fort Cumberland Road. From here walk South East until you reach the beach and continue East with the wire fence on your left. Stay on the elevated concrete as it rises above the beach until fencing prevents further access - look to your left at the gunholes in the Fort to see Kirkeugle. At low tide, continue around the beach (some easy climbing over rocks needed) and down the strait to reach the RNLI lifeboat house, observing Sandløber, Stormmåge, and Skarv on the groynes and in the straight. Very tame Stær and Hættemåge hang around here. Follow the road back on yourself to return to the car park via marina with Knortegås and Rødben at low tide, then through protected grassland home to Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl, Grønirisk, Tårnfalk, and Gråspurv.
Terrain and Habitat
Beach , Sea , Grassland , Mud flatsConditions
Flat , Rocky , High water possible , Slippery , SandyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Winter , All year round , SummerBest time to visit
Winter , SummerRoute
Paved road , Narrow trail , Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Grassland next to carpark and Fort Cumberland is a protected greenspace due to the insect and bird life. Information boards available.