One of the benefits of this blog is we are now getting out and seeing a lot more local sights; places around the corner that we didn’t even know existed. One such place is Langstone Harbour, just a few minutes away from Emsworth.
Langstone connects Hayling Island by bridge to the mainland and features a coastal walk which takes you past Langstone Mill and over to nearby Warblington Castle. The walk is easier with the tide out which luckily for us it was.
![Danger Sign at Langstone Harbour](http://blog.sowerby.me/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/langstone-danger-960x640.jpg)
Despite the brisk chilly wind there was still plenty of people taking in the view although apart from climbing over the occasional bench the kids weren’t too impressed.
![Children looking out on Harbour](http://blog.sowerby.me/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/langstone-looking-out-3-960x640.jpg)
Having said that the muddy puddles provided some amusement!
![Puddle splashing](http://blog.sowerby.me/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/puddle-splash-960x720.jpg)
Tucked away behind the Mill you can find a pond filled with wildlife, even in the winter. My first missed opportunity due to the challenge; two Herons nesting at the far end – too far away for my 35mm to reach. It also proved too narrow to capture the coastal vistas to full effect.
![Swan in Water](http://blog.sowerby.me/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/langstone-swan-960x720.jpg)
The Royal Oak pub greets you at the end of the path. No time to visit today but we intend to return…
![Langstone Mill and Royal Oak Pub](http://blog.sowerby.me/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/lanstone-pub-mill-960x642.jpg)