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Hayling Billy Line

This path runs along what was the railway track between Havant (where I live) and Hayling Island (where I started the walk). The steam train that ran along the line was called the Hayling Billy.......hence the title.

The weather was dry (although it had been raining most of the night) when I set out, but it soon became quite cloudy and overcast.........nevertheless it stayed dry (much to my surprise) and didn't rain until later in the day.
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Stephan Fey said:

Looks like a nice walk.
2 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Stephan Fey:

It was indeed Stephan..........I would have liked better weather, but to be honest it was just nice to get out in the fresh air........and getting a few photos was a bonus! Thanks for stopping by.
2 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

A delightful track with a delightful name Keith. Love the autumnal dropped leaves here with the ivy clad trunks too. Well done.

Cheers and thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb
2 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Herb Riddle:

Thank you very much Herb..........it's been a long time since I've been at the Hayling end of the track and the fields that used to be full of horses are now full of houses. Luckily that part of the walk is disguised by the trees.

It was just nice to get out in the fresh air for a while..!! Glad you like this one!
2 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Da zeigst du eine sehr schöne Aufnahme von diesen Weg und dieser Baumgruppe lieber Keith,der Efeu hat sich auch ein paar Bäume ausgesucht,wo er sich drübergelegt hat,mir gefallen diese Wuchsformen auch von den Bäumen :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

Thanks very much Güni..........I'm glad you like the look of this tree-line path and the trees with their ivy.

I would have like better weather, but to be honest it was nice to get out in the fresh air.

Enjoy the rest of the day..............best wishes, Keith.
2 months ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

A very nice looking walk with some lovely trees and the first sign of autumn leaves on the ground,
Some fascinating trunk and branch shapes with perfect light at the end of the tree tunnel,

A wonderful capture! how far is the walk?
2 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Roger (Grisly):

Thank you so much Roger............glad you like the look of this one. It's been a while since I walked any of it and as I've just mentioned to Herb, the fields that used to be full of horses are now full of houses.

Luckily you can't really see the houses for the trees which makes it very pleasant to walk there.

Thanks for your visit and comments.

The whole trail is around a 6 mile round trip - all off road. It's what they call a "multi-use" trail, which will accommodate walkers, cyclists, horses etc, but is also suitable for those in wheelchairs etc.
2 months ago

Ronald Losure said:

Beautiful tree-tunnel. There are several of these "rails-to-trails" paths here in the USA. They've been re-done as bicycle trails. Alas, I've never been on any of them.
2 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Ronald Losure:

Glad you like this one Ronald..........thank you. This is one of many ex-railway lines turned into pathways. Back in the 60s a lot of train lines were closed by the Government of the day as being unproductive and over the years many have been converted. They're usually good walking as most are on the flat and some old stations have been turned into cafés.
2 months ago

Annemarie said:

Most beautiful

Have a nice day!
2 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Annemarie:

Glad you like it Annemarie............thank you so much.
2 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Looks like a lovely place for a walk; well captured Keith.
2 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

It was indeed Jaap............glad you like the photo and thanks for dropping by!
2 months ago

TOZ said:

Looks a nice place to walk Keith with the autumnal colours.
TRegards TOZ
2 months ago