Crab and Go!
With the summer holidays upon us, now is the best time to enjoy a coastal walk. In this collection, we share some of the best spots on the South Coast for crabbing and walking.
How to crab responsibly:
Place the crabs in seawater only and refresh the water.
Do not overcrowd the bucket - 3 crabs max.
Keep the bucket in the shade.
Return the crabs to the exact place you caught them.
Place, rather than ‘throw’ them back.
Add some pebbles and seaweed to the bucket.
Do not use hooks.
If they are fighting, please separate them immediately.
Walk around the picturesque harbour village with quant tea-rooms, shops and galleries.
Go crabbing off the harbour wall on the grassy quay.
Walk over the boardwalks of the wetland area of Bartley Reach.
Go crabbing over the bridge into Eling Harbour.
Walk along the Beaulieu River from Buckler’s Hard to Beaulieu.
Go crabbing off the hard into the Beaulieu River, next to the picnic area.
Walk from one gorgeous Harbour to another by combining Emsworth with Langstone.
Go crabbing into the millpond from the causeway in Emsworth or from outside The Ship Inn at Langstone.
Walk across Hamble Common and through the attractive yachting village.
Go crabbing into Hamble Quay and enjoy watching the sailing boats.
Walk around the beautiful coastal nature reserve of Keyhaven Marshes.
Go crabbing off one of the bridges in Keyhaven.
Walk around the Lepe Loop, covering the beach and the Exbury Estate.
Go Crabbing off the wall near the start of this walk.
Walk from Portchester Castle to Wicor Marina with cafes and play areas in between.
Go crabbing next to the castle walls.
Walk along the River Hamble estuary through woodland and meadows.
Go crabbing off the pontoon into the River Hamble.
Walk from Fishbourne Meadows near Chichester along the foreshore to the yachting hub of Dell Quay.
Go crabbing when you reach Dell Quay.
Walk from Woodside Gardens along the sea wall to the marina and the pretty town centre.
Go crabbing at the quay half-way along the walk.