Bridge at the Ford – The Original Nelson's Column loop from Titchfield Haven

Bridge at the Ford – The Original Nelson's Column loop from Titchfield Haven

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Bridge at the Ford – The Original Nelson's Column loop from Titchfield Haven

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36.1km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 7.43 km for 289 m

After 7.79 km for 274 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.4 km

Southwick Village Store and Teashop

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely little cafe for cake and coffee.

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16.4 km

Pitymoor Coppice

Forest

18.4 km

Bridge at the Ford

Highlight • Bridge

The amount of water varies depending on the time of year. There is a narrow bridge for walkers and bikes on one side.

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21.5 km

View of Portsmouth Harbour from Portsdown Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

great spot to enjoy the view - coffee and ice-cream and vans :) nice place to chill after climbing up Portsdown Hill!

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21.6 km

View of the Solent from Portsdown Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the climb up from Southwick or along James Callaghan Drive - viewpoint with Burger/Coffee/ice-cream van and picnic table :) you can enjoy going down the hill now after all that hard work getting here!

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25.3 km

The Original Nelson's Column

Highlight • Historical Site

Just up the hill from Fort Nelson - good place to recharge, enjoy the view, pay some respect to the fallen and then get back to the ride! Fort Nelson has a visitors centre and cafe too.

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25.7 km

Fort Nelson Royal Armouries Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Royal Armouries Museum. Visitors centre with cafe and toilets. If your legs are hurting climbing up Portsdown Hill, just about 50m up from Fort Nelson entrance is 'The Original Nelson's Column' which makes a great scenic place to recharge!

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26.1 km