Attractions around Portsmouth

awesome views & really the only way to get on or off the island by bike without going onto the busy main road. Its light gravel for the most part.

Some good information boards and some interesting history on Hayling Island. The tour covers most of the island, particularly the seafront area.

route joining cycle path from Langstone harbour to the start of the gravel section of the Hayling Island Billy route

This is an interesting harbour between St Helens and Bembridge. It has a number of houseboats and a great little old style cafe (the Toll Gate Cafe, just before the … read more

The Meon Valley Way from Wickham (Mill Lane car park entrance). Can get very busy on weekends through all sections however, this is a fantastic trail through the forest and … read more

This is not the location of the Wadeway, Royal Oak etc.
They are to be found where the roadbridge joins the island.

Start the trail from East Street in Havant to miss the traffic crossing the M27. The trail keeps you away from all the busy roads and traffic. Its really well … read more

Open intermittently from April to September.

St Hubert’s is a picturesque little church nestled among idyllic countryside. The Grade I-listed church has Saxo-Norman origins and was built in the 10th century from stone and flint. Inside, … read more

A Grade I Listed Saxon and Norman church rebuilt in the 10th century to replace an earlier stone and flint building.
The church is remarkable for its solitary position and … read more

Timetable and fares are here: haylingferry.net/timetable

The artillery fort at Southsea Castle was originally constructed by Henry VIII in 1544. Open April-October with free entry but the courtyard is open and interesting to visit at any time of year.

Lovely flat coastal cycle path running parallel to Eastney beach

This popular beach lies on the Solent coast between Stubbington, Lee-on-the-Solent and Titchfield. On blustery days, you'll spot wind and kite surfers braving the waves.

Although now a tranquil beach, … read more

Nothing really to see anymore as the Fort is used by various organisations as offices (and for selling cars!) however, this is a good waypoint for planning rides along Portsdown … read more

Portchester Castle dates back to the 3rd century. Despite its far-reaching history, it is one of the best-preserved Saxon shore forts in the country. The towering grey stone walls defended the Solent for hundreds of years. read more

We stopped here for our lunch while on our tour of the IOW. Great food, lovely staff and also charging points🤙🏻🚲

Restored Victorian fortress housing a big gun collection and displays tracing artillery development.

Titchfield Abbey is an English Heritage site. The ruins of a 13th century Premonstratensian abbey, later converted into an impressive mansion by the Tudor Earls of Southampton.

The church was … read more

Portsmouth Cathedral has served as a place of worship for land dwellers and seafarers since the 12th century. The original chapel was rebuilt in the 17th and 20th centuries to … read more