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The Staunton Way is a 12 mile linear path that leads from Queen Elizabeth Country Park across the Downs and along the border between Hampshire and Sussex before reaching the lake and landscaped gardens of Staunton Country Park From here the path follows a stream that runs through Havant to the southern terminus at Broadmarsh on Langstone Harbour.
The Staunton Way is named after Sir George Staunton, an MP for Portsmouth in the early 19th century and owner of much of the land between Havant Thicket and Hayling Island. He created the landscaped estate which now forms the country park, also bearing his name. This park, with similar facilities to those at Queen Elizabeth, provides an alternative southern terminus for those not wishing to join the Solent Way and the Wayfarer's Walk at the coast.
Walking the Staunton Way
The walk starts or finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and Broadmarsh on Langstone Harbour. The route is well marked with a variety of signposts, nameplates and waymarks, all in the same distinctive colours of green and light brown, bearing a deer's head symbol. In towns similar markings will be found on street furniture.
A series of comprehensive information leaflets on this walk and other Long Distance Routes in Hampshire, detailing the route and useful information is available from Hampshire County Council Information Centres.
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