MILFORD ON SEA & KEYHAVEN

Smuggler's Route

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The red route takes approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes to walk.The blue route takes considerably longer.
If you can't use data on route, download a Pdf version of the map and riddles here. You can also download the help and fact sheet here.Before you set off, solve the riddles and work out the starting point that suits you best, then follow the route from there. Look here for your free parking or set off on foot from your holiday home.

Puzzle No. 1

Hint: Find the place you need to be, then look for and name the famous person to complete the answer to the question.
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Puzzle No. 2

Hint: There are several routes you can take to get to the next point. You are heading for an object, then you are looking for the initials on that and working out the name they stand for to get your answer.
Approximatley 20 minutes to reach this point
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Puzzle No. 3

Hint: You need to be by the clifftop for this answer.
Approximatley 5 minutes to reach this point
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Puzzle No. 4

Hint: know your geography? If not, use the scroll below.
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Hint: Once you reach this point you will need to find the freestanding interpretation board in the car park.
Approximatley 20 minutes to reach this point
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Puzzle No. 6

Hint: Before you head off along the Spit or lane, you need to find out the name of the waters here for your answer.
Approximatley 10 minutes to reach this point
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Puzzle No. 7

Hint: You don't have to go to this next point, but you do have to know your history! For your answer name the king who had this built. If you are stuck go to the scroll below.
Approximately 45 minutes walk each way (allow 1hr 30mins in total walking time, or 45mins if you return by ferry)
The ferry only runs from the end of March to the end of October so if you walk the Spit out of season you will have to return along the Spit.The shingle is deep and loose so only walk it if you have suitable footwear!
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Puzzle No. 8

Hint: Once you have made your way here, look at the walls and name the device that controls the water flow.
Approximatley 20 minutes to reach this point, if you are walking Saltgrass Lane and the sea wall
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Puzzle No. 9

Hint: What war started in 1914? Do you know the man who was shot that led to the start of this war. The interesting facts below will help you with the answer.
Approximatley 5 minutes to reach this point
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Puzzle No. 10

Hint: You will be walking on the field footpath and then the roads off to the left. There are two option routes here but pay attention to the road signs with names of birds and these will be your answer. Click below for help if needed.
Approximatley 20 minutes to reach this point
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Puzzle No. 11

Hint: This is a tough one unless you have read the history on Milford on Sea!
Approximatley 10 minutes to reach this point
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Puzzle No. 12

Hint: You will now be back where you started from and have finished the quest. Find the hidden chest within the puzzle pieces and click on it.
Approximatley 5 minutes to reach this point
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Follow the Map

Use any starting point and follow the route
Key Red route is the trail Blue route is an alternative, longer trail Stops 1. All Saint's Church (Church Hill) 2. Post Box (Victoria Road) 3. Cliff Top 4. Cliff Top 5. Hide (Sturt Pond) 6. Wooden Bridge (Solent Waters) 7. Hurst Castle (Optional) 8. Keyhaven Wall (Sluice) 9. Keyhaven (War Memorial) 10. Swallow Drive 11. Milford Village Green Key - Roads 1. Church Hill/Greenbanks Close 2. B3058/Park Lane/Kivernell Road/ whitby Road/Cornwallis Road/Victoria Road 6. Saltgrass Lane/Sea Wall Footpath 7. The Spit/Ferry 8. Lower Pennington Lane 9. Keyhaven Road 10. New Lane/Plover Drive/Swallow Drive/Grebe Close 11. Sea Road/High Street