Bob Mockford

Hamble Shore, towards the end of Friday's walk and looking forward to a cup of tea at the country park café. #walk #walking #Hamble #Netley

Arriving at Hamble Shore on Southampton Water after walking across Hamble Common on Friday. #walk #walking #Hamble

Walking through the woods on Hamble Common on Friday afternoon, to the sound of birds singing and the wind in the trees. #walk #walking #Hamble

Taking a break at Hamble Quay on Friday. Sunshine at times but a cold wind from the north. Does anyone know where the summer switch is? #walk #walking #Hamble

The river Itchen in Southampton on Friday. Riverside Park and Mansbridge. On my way to Hamble. #walk #walking #Southampton

Riverside Park, Southampton on Friday's walk to Hamble. The section from Cobden Bridge to Woodmill. #walk #walking #Southampton

After a good break in the country park, a short walk along Hamble Rail Trail paths to Hamble station. Still quite wet and muddy in places. #walk

Hamble Shore on Wednesday's walk. On my way to the country park and a nice cup of tea. #walk

Continuing Wednesday's walk. Across Hamble Common to Hamble Shore with a rising tide. #walk

Taking a break by the river in Hamble on Wednesday. Quite cloudy at times but a pleasant temperature. Reasonably peaceful despite being school holidays. #walk

Hamble airfield. Now a pleasant place to walk but wanted by Cemex for gravel extraction. A lot of local opposition so we'll have to wait and see. #walk

The view from Itchen Bridge on Wednesday. A day of good sunny spells and some heavy cloud but staying dry. #walk

Through the woods to the café in the Royal Victoria Country Park on Monday afternoon. The sun's shining, the birds are singing - and it's raining. Just a light shower. No need to run for cover. #walk

High tide along Hamble Shore on Monday afternoon. It looks as though there's some rain over Southampton. #walk

A coffee break at Hamble Quay on Monday afternoon. Still some sunshine but the clouds are gathering. A chilly breeze. #walk

On the ferry from Warsash to Hamble on Monday. The other ferry on its way to Warsash.

Saying hello to the donkeys at the sanctuary along the river Hamble. Sorry, I didn't bring any carrots. Also, sorry I didn't bring any carrots. #donkeys

A sunny walk from Southampton to Lower Swanwick and down the river Hamble to Warsash on Monday. A strong headwind along the river and the tide quickly rising, flooding the mudflats. #walk

Hamble Shore on Saturday afternoon. High cloud is beginning to move in. There will be rain later this evening, but for now I'm walking in the sun. #walk

The beach at Hamble Point and the path I take at high tide. Diverted inland a few years ago, it won't be long before erosion means it needs to be moved again. #walk

Walking through Hamble Common on Saturday. On my way to Hamble Shore. #walk

Enjoying a break at Hamble Quay on Saturday afternoon. #walk

A busy day on the Hamble ferry on Saturday. I won't be able to get on this one, but the next one is already on its way. #walk

The harbour on the river Hamble in Warsash on Saturday. #walk

Sitting in the sun with a cool drink on Saturday. One of the WWII gun emplacements dotted along Southampton Water. Hook in Warsash. #walk

Hook with Warsash local nature reserve on Saturday. On my way to the beach. #walk

Saturday of the late May holiday weekend. A walk From Southampton to Warsash via Sarisbury Green. This is the river Hamble at Bursledon. There's nothing like a bit of sunshine to get people out on the water. #walk

The rhododendrons are threatening to spread right across the part of Hamble Common near Copse Lane. It will be a big job for the local volunteers to dig them out. #walking

Rhododendrons by a pool on Hamble Common. A pretty sight although they don't really belong here. #walking

A long walk around Hamble Common on Friday. This is the part between Hamble Shore and Copse Lane. #walking

A long walk around Hamble Common on Friday. This is the part between School Lane and Hamble Shore. #walking

A long walk around Hamble Common on Friday. This is the part between Green Lane and School Lane. #walking

A cool and cloudy day for Friday's walk to Hamble. Still quite pleasant sitting by the river. #walking

A breezy Hamble Shore on Thursday afternoon. On my way to the country park to sit and relax for a while before catching the train home. #walking

Hamble Common at high tide on Thursday. #walking

A break in the sun at Hamble Quay on Thursday. #walking

Walking from Hook, Warsash beach to the Hamble ferry on Thursday. #walking

Down to the beach at Hook, Warsash on Thursday. Sunny with high cloud and a fresh breeze. #walking

A short break with a drink at Sarisbury Green on Thursday's walk from Southampton to Warsash. #walking

Towards the end of Monday's walk. From the country park to Hamble station along Hamble Rail Trail footpaths. The rail trail follows the former route which passed through the gate between the passenger line and the footpath. #walking

A break by the shore in the Royal Victoria Country Park on Monday afternoon. #walking

A sunny Hamble Shore on Monday afternoon. #walking

Hamble Common on Monday afternoon. #walking

Taking a break by the river in Hamble on Monday. #walking

I often see fungi like this one but why do they always look as though something has been taking bites out of them? #fungus #fungi

The river Itchen at Itchen Bridge on Monday. On my way to Hamble. #walking

Heading home from a great day out to the Isle of Wight on Sunday.

Transport across the island on Sunday courtesy of the Isle of Wight Bus Museum and visiting buses.