The masts of yachts moored on the River Hamble are a common sight for those travelling on Southampton Water, marking the centrepiece of British yachting. The River has its source in Bishop’s Waltham and flows 6.3 miles before entering Southampton Water at Hamble-le-Rice and Warsash, a meeting point for a ferry crossing and the Solent Way. Today the Hamble is a popular centre for recreation but its not too distant history has seen it at the centre of shipbuilding and military activity - not forgetting a TV drama! The Hamble’s west bank can be accessed through Manor Country Park where a leisurely stroll sees walkers arrive at the remains of Henry V’s Grace Dieu, just about visible at extremely low tides.