Bob Mockford

Rhododendrons along Weston Shore.

Warm in the sun if you could keep out of the wind. Also chilly when under shade. Hamble Shore on Monday afternoon. 20 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

Across Westfield Common in Hamble on Thursday afternoon and down to the beach. 16 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

A walk through the bluebell woods in the Royal Victoria Country Park on Monday afternoon. Just about at their best. 13 April 2026. #walk #walking #bluebells

I saw this colourful moth warming up in the sun this morning. A metal plate on a door in direct sunlight is going to get very hot. I wouldn't stay there too long. #moth

A little hazy over the water along Hamble Shore on Friday afternoon. Just the right temperature with a light breeze. 22 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

At last! A warm and sunny day. Walked from Southampton to Hamble on Thursday. Had a break by the river then to the Royal Victoria Country Park via Hamble Common and along the shore. 21 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

Hamble Shore on Monday afternoon. Mostly dry now but the wind is getting up. Cold for the time of year too. 18 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

A drizzly start to Monday's walk to Hamble. Chose the Weston Shore route to provide places to shelter but it didn't rain hard enough to need them. 18 May 2026. #walk #walking #Southampton #Hamble

Hamble Common on Tuesday's walk. No sign of the cattle. Well, some signs. Be careful where you walk! 12 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

A heavy sky in the distance as I arrive at the Royal Victoria Country Park on Monday afternoon. But the clouds and showers are moving away. The sun will come out for a while. 11 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

Showers can be hit and miss. These are hitting Fawley and missing me. Hamble Shore, Monday 11 May. #walk #walking #Hamble

The Royal Victoria Railway in the Royal Victoria Country Park (Netley) on Saturday. On my way to the café for a break before heading home. 9 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble #Netley

Hamble Shore at Netley Sailing Club on Monday afternoon. The Royal Victoria Country Park just beyond. 13 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble #Netley

The orchard in the Royal Victoria Country Park on Friday afternoon. After my usual cup of tea at the café, I'm on my way to Hamble station and the train home. 10 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble #Netley

Hamble Shore near the oil jetty on Friday afternoon. The tide is rising. There's a cold wind but fortunately today it isn't blowing in my face. 10 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

It's spring again and I bring again, tulips from - Hamble. 9 April 2026. #tulips #Hamble

A break at Hamble Quay on Friday. Some nice sunshine despite a forecast of a cloudy day. 10 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

The view from Itchen Bridge (Southampton) on Friday. Looking up the river Itchen. 15 May 2026. #walk #walking #Southampton

The creek on Hamble Common on Thursday. The tide is falling, the water is quickly draining away. 16 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

The footballer and the cyclist on Weston Shore, Southampton. 15 May 2026. #walk #walking #Southampton

A sunny break by the river in Hamble on Monday. Some heavy clouds at times but no rain. 13 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

Weston Shore (Southampton) on Friday. I'm about to catch my first shower of the day. 15 May 2026. #walk #walking #Southampton

Walking along Hamble Shore on Friday. It rained all the way, stopping only when I reached shelter in the country park. A cold wind too. #walk #walking #Hamble

The view across Southampton Water from Weston Shore on Friday. Low tide. 10 April 2026. #walk #walking #Southampton

It stayed dry during my break by the river in Hamble. And I found a dry seat! Nice to sit here for a while when it's quiet. 15 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

Some sunshine along the river Itchen at Northam Bridge on Friday's walk from Southampton to Hamble. It won't last. A day of blustery showers. 15 May 2026. #walk #walking #Southampton

A cool and showery day for Monday's walk to Hamble. More like early April rather than May. But I only got caught in one, here in Hamble. Saw plenty more in the distance. 11 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

Sunshine and a chilly wind when I arrived at the river in Hamble on Monday. Found a slightly more sheltered spot for a break. 20 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

Another warm and sunny day on Friday for a walk to Hamble. A nice breeze by the river and along the shore. 22 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

High tide at the creek on Hamble Common on Monday. A bit wet along the path on the other side of the bridge. But I managed to keep my feet dry. 18 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

A walk along Hamble Shore on Tuesday afternoon. Some good sunny spells with a cold wind from the north - straight in my face. 12 May 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

A walk to Hamble on Thursday. A little light rain at the start but then dry throughout the rest of the day. 16 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble

The Hamble Rail Trail footpath near Hamble station on Friday. 10 April 2026. #walk #walking #Hamble