This is a walk that offers variety from the first minute. From the car park, walk across the common to the beach. The common was previously a military assembly area, but is now an open grassy area with paths running across.   At the beach, turn left and walk as far as you like. It's possible to walk as far as Eastney and the views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight are splendid. It's a pebble beach, Jem found it easy to walk on.