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Langstone Channel Havant Hampshire

Langstone Channel

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Hampshire Havant

England

Langstone Channel

Unidentified debris, Sinah Lake, Hayling Island The location of the debris is approximate. It is probably something left over from the second world war. It has been given a marker to minimise the risk of marine traffic colliding with it.
Unidentified debris, Sinah Lake, Hayling Island Credit: Brian Robert Marshall

Langstone Channel is a waterway located in Hampshire, England, which serves as both a sea passage and an estuary. It connects the mainland with Hayling Island, separating it from Portsea Island. The channel is approximately 4 kilometers long and varies in width, with an average depth of around 3 meters.

This waterway is an important natural feature of the area, providing a habitat for various marine species and supporting a thriving ecosystem. The channel is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including sea birds, fish, and crustaceans. It is also known for its extensive salt marshes, which provide a haven for numerous bird species, including waders and wildfowl.

The Langstone Channel is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, offering opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. Its calm and sheltered waters make it an ideal location for beginners and learners, while more experienced sailors can take advantage of the channel's proximity to the Solent, a renowned sailing area. The channel's natural beauty also attracts visitors who enjoy walking along its shores, birdwatching, or simply taking in the scenic views.

In addition to its natural attributes, the Langstone Channel has historically played a significant role in the region's economy. It has served as a trade route for centuries, facilitating the transport of goods between the mainland and the islands. Today, it continues to support commercial activities, including fishing and shellfish harvesting.

Overall, Langstone Channel is a picturesque and ecologically important waterway in Hampshire, offering recreational opportunities, supporting local wildlife, and contributing to the area's economic activity.

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Langstone Channel Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.805361/-1.0248424 or Grid Reference SU6801. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Unidentified debris, Sinah Lake, Hayling Island The location of the debris is approximate. It is probably something left over from the second world war. It has been given a marker to minimise the risk of marine traffic colliding with it.
Unidentified debris, Sinah Lake, Hayling Island
The location of the debris is approximate. It is probably something left over from the second world war. It has been given a marker to minimise the risk of marine traffic colliding with it.
St James Hospital chapel A grade II listed building, 1879.
St James Hospital chapel
A grade II listed building, 1879.
St James Hospital chapel A grade II listed building, 1879.
St James Hospital chapel
A grade II listed building, 1879.
The Limes An NHS establishment for mental health inpatients.
The Limes
An NHS establishment for mental health inpatients.
The Orchards An NHS establishment for mental health inpatients.
The Orchards
An NHS establishment for mental health inpatients.
Sinah Lake, Hayling Island The tidal lake is quite extensive with an area in excess of 20 km2. however it is also quite shallow. The tide was high when this telephoto image was taken. When the tide is out it is mostly mud. In the background is Havant.
Sinah Lake, Hayling Island
The tidal lake is quite extensive with an area in excess of 20 km2. however it is also quite shallow. The tide was high when this telephoto image was taken. When the tide is out it is mostly mud. In the background is Havant.
Hayling Ferry, Eastney Portsmouth
Hayling Ferry, Eastney Portsmouth
Houses on Langstone Harbour shore
Houses on Langstone Harbour shore
Langstone Harbour shore path
Langstone Harbour shore path
View across Lock Lake The gravel spit is on the eastern end of Portsea Island, the distant wooded shore is Hayling Island.
View across Lock Lake
The gravel spit is on the eastern end of Portsea Island, the distant wooded shore is Hayling Island.
Shoreline complexity at Langstone Harbour entrance A view across two bodies of water and two islands. The nearest water is Lock Lake, then a gravel spit with some houseboats on the eastern tip of Portsea Island. The blue shed (belonging to the Langstone Harbour Board), modern waterfront houses and Ferry Boat Inn are on Hayling Island, across the entrance to Langstone Harbour.
Shoreline complexity at Langstone Harbour entrance
A view across two bodies of water and two islands. The nearest water is Lock Lake, then a gravel spit with some houseboats on the eastern tip of Portsea Island. The blue shed (belonging to the Langstone Harbour Board), modern waterfront houses and Ferry Boat Inn are on Hayling Island, across the entrance to Langstone Harbour.
Langstone Harbour Board shed and the Ferry Boat Inn On the extreme western tip of Hayling Island, seen from the shelter on the ferry landing stage.
Langstone Harbour Board shed and the Ferry Boat Inn
On the extreme western tip of Hayling Island, seen from the shelter on the ferry landing stage.
Fishing boat "St Ruan" at the ferry landing stage
Fishing boat "St Ruan" at the ferry landing stage
Hayling ferry "Pride of Hayling" Operating a passenger and bicycle service across the entrance to Langstone Harbour, between Hayling and Portsea Islands. The ferry has backed away from the Hayling landing stage and is here turning towards Portsmouth.
Hayling ferry "Pride of Hayling"
Operating a passenger and bicycle service across the entrance to Langstone Harbour, between Hayling and Portsea Islands. The ferry has backed away from the Hayling landing stage and is here turning towards Portsmouth.
Langstone Harbour: aerial 2017
Langstone Harbour: aerial 2017
Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth The houses on the right are built over the course of the Portsea Canal section of the Portsmouth and Arundel Canal. This was the least successful part of an unsuccessful enterprise, in use for about four years, although most of its remains east of Milton Road lasted for a considerable time.
Locksway Road, Milton, Portsmouth
The houses on the right are built over the course of the Portsea Canal section of the Portsmouth and Arundel Canal. This was the least successful part of an unsuccessful enterprise, in use for about four years, although most of its remains east of Milton Road lasted for a considerable time.
Old Oyster House pub, Milton Locks, Portsmouth Not looking very old, perhaps referring to a nearby feature. Neither pub nor identified oyster house are on old maps.
Old Oyster House pub, Milton Locks, Portsmouth
Not looking very old, perhaps referring to a nearby feature. Neither pub nor identified oyster house are on old maps.
Thatched House pub, Milton Locks, Portsmouth Not thatched, although the earliest pub of this name on this site probably was.
Thatched House pub, Milton Locks, Portsmouth
Not thatched, although the earliest pub of this name on this site probably was.
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Langstone Channel is located at Grid Ref: SU6801 (Lat: 50.805361, Lng: -1.0248424)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Havant

Police Authority: Hampshire

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