Hayling Billy Cycle Route
Start: Havant train station.
Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Off road
Bike Types: Mountain bikes, Hybrids
GPX: Hayling Billy GPX
The Hayling Billy Cycle Route is an easy traffic free 5 mile cycle route used by walkers cyclists and horse riders. This trail uses the Hayling Billy Coastal Path which runs along the west coast of Hayling Island. It is a permissive route which is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
It runs along the side of an old railway track between Havant and Hayling Island starting at Havant train station. You can join the trail at various places along the way. The route is linear and not looped so on getting to Hayling town you need to retrace your steps. The Ship Inn at Langstone is a wonderful place to stop for drinks or a bite to eat en-route.
The Hayling Billy cycle route starts in the car park of Havant train station. Follow the clearly marked cycle path to New Lane and through the crossing gates. From New Lane the trail runs south along the old Hayling Billy line track bed, passing under the A27 before reaching the A3023 road into Hayling Island at Langstone. The Ship Inn is a wonderful place to stop for drinks and enjoy the views across Langstone Harbour.
From the Ship Inn the trail crosses over the road bridge that takes you onto Hayling Island. From here rejoin the old train line and follow the coast to Hayling town. At this point you need to turn around and retrace your steps back to Havant train station. The trail can be broken into smaller pieces by joining it at other various places along the 5 mile length. The car park at the Ship Inn is a good starting point as you can then choose to do either the north stretch to Havant or the trail to the south to Hayling.
The trail can be broken into smaller sections by starting at other places. The car park at the Ship Inn is an ideal starting point as you can then pick whether to do the north trail to Havant or the south trail to Hayling.
The trail ends at the junction of Station Road and Sinah Lane in West Town.
Visit the World War Two Heritage Trail.
Ensure you carry spares for any roadside repairs, and check our guide to cycle shops
in Hampshire for servicing, parts and emergency repairs along the route.
Hayling Billy Cycle Map & GPX
Download the Hayling Billy GPX route for your Wahoo or Garmin.
Hayling Billy Trail Accommodation
The Oven Camp Site, Hayling Island. Our site is home to 280 plots including a large dedicated camping field for tents and space for touring caravans and camper vans. Our facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, shop and on-site cafe.
Fishery Creek Touring Park, Hayling Island. The vast majority of our pitches have electric hook up and there are multiple water points and motorhome service points. Whether you are coming in a one-man tent or a 10m caravan, we have something for everyone.
Croft Lane Green Camping, Hayling Island. A 10-minute walk from the Billy Trail; West beach 10 minutes drive. Off-grid site; farm shop and pub within walking distance.
Sindles Farm, Emsworth. For campers there is a peaceful paddock to pitch up in, great for some quiet time. There are just six, 3m x 5m non electric grass pitches, each allowing up to five people.
Scotts Farm Camping Site, Chichester. Pitches are all on grass and include optional electric hook-ups. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead whilst onsite.
Cycle shops in Hampshire for repairs, servicing and spares.
MAP: https://www.walkandcycle.co.uk/hampshire/Trails/00-49/HAMPTR0041_leaflet.pdf
