River Hamble

It is famous among the visitors and is in Hampshire, England which rises near Bishop's Waltham and flows through Bursledon, Botley, and Swanwick.

The Hamble is tidal for approximately half its length and is navigable in its lower reaches, which have facilitated shipbuilding activities since medieval times.

Hamble flows in a generally southerly direction picking up several small tributary streams and beautiful scenes along itself before reaching to Botley.

Its lower reaches are now very popular for boating, being known throughout the sailing world as The Heart of British Yachting.

The River has also been used for military purposes, particularly during World War II.