Welcome to your new home at Echo Walk! This is your dedicated Travel Planning webpage, designed to support you getting around your local area sustainably! This page aims to give you the best, easiest and most up-to-date information about travel in your area. Hopefully this will help you to make the most of what this area has to offer!
This webpage includes information about:
- Your Local Area
- The Travel Voucher
- Walking
- Cycling
- Bus
- Rail
- Car Travel
If you have any questions about travel in your area, you can always contact Paul Basham Associates, your Travel Plan Coordinators, via email at travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com
All information on this page is correct as of April 2026.
Local Area
Your new home is located near to a range of facilities! Emsworth Town Centre is located around a 15-minute walk south of your home and offers a wide range of services and shops. Many of these amenities are also accessible on by bike or by public transport, so why not leave the car at home?
Key amenities near to your home include:
| Amenity (and postcode) | Distance | Walking Time | Cycle Time |
| Play Area (PO10 7PT) | 150m | 2 minutes | <1 minute |
| Emsworth Cricket Club (PO10 7PT) | 300m | 4 minutes | 1 minute |
| ‘Horndean Road’ Bus Stop (PO10 7QP) | 450m | 6 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Emsworth Railway Station (PO10 7PN) | 550m | 7 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Brook Meadow Nature Reserve (PO10 7QH) | 700m | 8 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Emsworth Cycles (PO10 7DA) | 700m | 8 minutes | 3 minutes |
| St James C of E Primary School (PO10 7PX) | 750m | 9 minutes | 3 minutes |
| St James C of E Church (PO10 7DP) | 800m | 10 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Restaurants (on B2148) (PO10 7DG) | 800m | 10 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Tesco Express (and ATM) (PO10 7DY) | 850m | 11 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Emsworth Community Centre (PO10 7DD) | 850m | 11 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Emsworth Medical Practice (PO10 7DD) | 900m | 11 minutes | 4 minutes |
| Emsworth Pharmacy (PO10 7DU) | 950m | 12 minutes | 4 minutes |
| Emsworth Post Office (PO10 7AW) | 1.0km | 13 minutes | 4 minutes |
| ‘Warblington Road’ Bus Stop (PO10 7DP) | 1.2km | 15 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Havant Town Centre (PO9 1UN) | 4km | 50 minutes | 16 minutes |
The map below shows you all of your nearby amenities and facilities as well as your nearest bus and rail options.
Travel Voucher
To help you travel sustainably, VIVID are offering each address up to £50 (voucher or reimbursement) for travelling sustainably. Each address can claim one of the following:
- Stagecoach bus tickets worth up to £50 or
- up to a £50 reimbursement on your rail tickets (proof of purchase required) or
- £50 Halfords voucher for cycle related purchases.
One voucher is available to claim per address, and this offer is open to first occupiers only, and be sure to check the terms and conditions before making a claim. Full voucher terms and conditions can be found here.
To claim your voucher email us with your name, address and the voucher offer you would like to travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com
Walking
Why not get walking? There are a range of benefits that regular walking provides including:
- Better health
- Good for your mental health
- Lower stress levels
- Saves money
- Great way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine!
Echo Walk has a good range of walking facilities to allow to you quickly, easily, and most importantly, safely, travel by foot to your desired destinations.
There are a range of footpaths near to your home, which you can utilise to travel on foot around your local area, shown in the map below. View the full map at: https://maps.hants.gov.uk/rightsofwaydefinitivemap/
The Solent Way
The Solent Way starts at Emsworth Harbour and is a 60km coastal walk along the Hampshire coast. Divided into 8 sections, each section is a great day out! Visit www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/solentway for more information.
Walk to School
Your home is in walking distance from a range of primary schools including St James CE Primary School (a 9-minute walk to the north through Emsworth Park), Emsworth Primary School (a 9-minute walk to the south west via footpath 108/71/1 and Washington Road. With the much of these routes being car-free, why not leave the car at home so you and your child can reap the benefits of walking!
The map below shows a suggested routes from your home at Echo Walk to local schools.
For more walking to school initiatives, visit www.livingstreets.org.uk/walk-to-school
Cycling
Benefits of Cycling
Why not cycle to work, for leisure or for fitness? Or all three! Cycling has many benefits including:
- It saves you money
- It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine
- It’s good for your mental health
- Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution
- Brings fresh air, freedom and fun to your commute
Your home is located a 4 minute cycle from National Cycle Route 2, located to the south of your new home as shown below. National Cycle Route 2 runs west to Havant and east to Chichester but is a long distance route that ultimately runs from Dover in Kent to St Austell in Cornwall.
This handy map below shows the National Cycle Route near Echo Walk:
To view the full map, visit www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/national-cycle-network.
Look out for the Route 2 signage in Emsworth Town Centre, signifying this route. The local area map further up this page also details where this route is in relation to your home.
Local Cycle Groups
Joining a local cycle group is a great way to stay active and healthy, make new friends and explore the area by bike. Nearby relevant cycle groups include:
Portsmouth North End Cycling Club: Portsmouth North End Cycling Club offer a range of rides around the local area and are open to everyone – no one gets left behind! Visit https://pnecc.org/ for more!
Solent Youth Cycling Club: Solent Pirates is a dedicated youth cycling club on the South Coast, offering coaching and racing opportunities for 6–16‑year‑olds across road, track, cyclocross and mountain biking. Run entirely by qualified volunteer coaches, the club focuses on developing all‑round young racers through skills training, fun, and participation in multiple cycling disciplines. Visit www.solentpirates.org/ for more!
Local Cycling Shops
Emsworth Cycles are located in Emsworth Town Centre, an 8 minute walk and 3 minuet cycle south form your home. They offer local cycle repair, cycle servicing and advice. For more information, visit www.emsworthcycles.co.uk
There is also Halfords Havant, located an 18-minute cycle from your home (or a 12-minute walk from Havant Railway Station. They have display bikes, clothing and accessories and also offer a free bike health check! Visit www.halfords.com/locations/havant-store for more.
Don’t forget, the sustainable travel offer available once for each address includes a £50 Halfords voucher for cycle-related purchases.
*terms and conditions apply, one voucher offer available once per address.
Bus
Benefits of taking the bus
Why take the bus?
Taking the bus has many benefits, so why not try it today?
- The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine
- Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination
- Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car
Your Local Bus Services
Your home is near to Horndean Road Bus Stops The location of these bus stops can be seen on the local map above.
There are four services a day using bus route 27, from your nearest bus stops at Horndean Road (a 6-minute walk to the east). Route 27 runs between Emsworth and Rowlands Castle via Havant and Leigh Park. For times visit: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/routes/south/27/rowlands-castle-emsworth/XPAO027.O
However, a much more frequent bus service operates from Warblington Road bus stops, which are about a 15 minute walk south of Echo Walk. You can see these bus stops marked on the local map too.
The Coastliner 700 serves these ‘Warblington Road bus stops. The Coastliner 700 service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mondays – Saturdays this includes a service every 20 minutes during the day between Portsmouth and Chichester. For more information including timetables visit: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south/coastliner
The bus operator in your area is Stagecoach. Visit their website www.stagecoachbus.com or get the Stagecoach App!
Promos and Offers
£3 bus fare cap: Don’t forget that the Government has announced that adult single bus tickets in England will be £3 or less until March 2027*. Make use of this fare cap and try the bus today!
*check with the operator before you travel. For more information visit: www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/3-pound-single-fare
Bus Voucher: The sustainable travel voucher offer available once for each address includes £50 worth of Stagecoach bus tickets! **
**terms and conditions apply, one voucher offer available once per address.
Rail
Benefits of Taking the Train
There are many benefits to taking the train, so why not try it today?
Benefits of Train Travel Include:
- Comfortable and Spacious – you can move around, settle down with a good book, or simply look out of the window
- Eco-friendly – trains generally produce far fewer carbon emissions per passenger compared to cars, so travel sustainably
- Take your bike on the train to help you get to your final destination
- The walk to the railway station and to your final destination is a great way to incorporate physical exercise into your daily routine
- Railcards, discounts and season tickets can save you money and may prove cheaper than fuel
Your Local Train Services
Emsworth Railway Station is only a 7-minute walk (and 2-minute cycle) from your home, and benefits from frequent services to Havant (4 minutes travel time), Chichester (10 minutes), Portsmouth & Southsea (19 minutes), Southampton Central (47 minutes), Brighton (1 hour 1 minute) and London Victoria (1 hour 48 minutes).
Services at Emsworth Station are provided by Southern. For tickets, timetables and live travel updates, visit www.southernrailway.com.
View live departures at www.southernrailway.com/service-updates/live-departures-and-arrivals?Origin=Emsworth
Facilities at Emsworth Station include 15 cycle storage spaces (with CCTV), a ticket office, waiting room, step free access and a telephone.
PlusBike
If you’re a keen cyclist and fancy getting the train, then plan your journey with PlusBike. It’s a free resource tool with all the information you need to plan a stress-free journey. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/on-the-train/train-travel-with-bicycles/ for more information.
If you don’t fancy bringing your bike on the train, you could always park it at Emsworth Station
Promos and Offers
Purchasing a railcard can give you a third off rail fares! There are a range of different railcards available including a Network Railcard, a 16-25 Railcard, a Senior Railcard and many more. For more, information and to see what railcards you are eligible for, visit www.railcard.co.uk
A trip to the capital doesn’t have to break the bank! Looking for great things to do in London? Travel by train and get 2FOR1 deals, 1/3 OFF savings and many other great discounts on top attractions in and around the city with National Rail’s Days Out Guide: www.nationalrail.co.uk/days-out-guide/2for1-london/
Don’t forget! The sustainable travel voucher offer available once for each address includes £50 worth of rail ticket reimbursement!*.
*terms and conditions apply, proof of purchase required. one voucher offer available once per address.
Car Travel
Sometimes, we have no choice but to drive. Follow these simple tips to help you save fuel and reduce your emissions!
- Keep your car in good working order, including the tyres.
- Reduce unnecessary weight
- Reduce air resistance
- Keep air conditioning and heating to a minimum
- Brake and accelerate gently
- Plan your trip to drive the shortest route
- Drive in the correct gear (high gear for low revs)
- When possible, leave the car at home and walk, cycle or take public transport instead!
Electric Cars
Electric vehicles are a great alternative to traditional petrol or diesel vehicles. By switching to electric or hybrid vehicles you will lower your fuel, emissions tax and maintenance costs!
In addition to the charging points available at your home the following electric charging points are available in your local area:
- South Street Car Park (5-minute drive)
- Woodfield Park Road (7-minute drive)
And if you’re not at home, you can find your nearest electric charging points by visiting www.zap-map.com/live
Car Sharing
Car sharing is a great way to have access to a car without owning one. You also get the opportunity to engage with people making the same journey as you in your local area. Why not try it out?
Liftshare is a free car share scheme with a database of over 700,000 people to share a car with. You can find both passengers and drivers to share with. Liftshare is a great way to travel and meet new people! Request a ride or advertise your journey for free online at www.liftshare.com/uk.
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