Just a couple of thoughts -
Why not route down to Goodwood and do the coastal route -
N side of IOW, cross back at the Needles to Hengistbury Head, Sandbanks, Bere to Axminster, then around the coast to Exmouth
Great route for a pax and you don't need to disturb Soton too much. Late in the day it can get wearing looking directly into sun and the vis gets tricky in haze
In any event, if there are vis problems overland, the coast is best (so long as there isn't sea mist) and the valleys do tend to fill up late in the day
Also, with Flightpass, as stated, you are the wrong side for taxis - if your mum is in the area, get her to meet you on the old A30 entrance - the north side is gated, although Flightpass would help
My preference would be southside parking on the disused - mainly cos the fuel is on the right side of the main runway, and you can get delayed
But ATC are great and very helpful, so long as you don't try a long approach along the ILS when a commercial jet is landing . Always best to plan to approach from one side or the other
Have a good one - the met looks good
