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The Original Nelson's Column – Wickham Rail Bridge loop from Lee-on-the-Solent

Road cycling routes

South East England

The Original Nelson's Column – Wickham Rail Bridge loop from Lee-on-the-Solent

Moderate

47

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The Original Nelson's Column – Wickham Rail Bridge loop from Lee-on-the-Solent

02:05

47.2km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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After 40.5 km for 105 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.15 km

Sunset View on New Cycle Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

I would add a tip.. But I'm a single gear rider... So.... Fast as you can!

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2

9.17 km

Fort Nelson Approach via Swivelton Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fort Nelson - Royal Armouries Museum - on the climb up Portsdown Hill, visitors centre and cafe. Great viewpoint across the Solent and South Downs

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3

9.52 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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4

9.90 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.

Tip by

5

9.93 km

Monument Lane Ascent to Nelson's Monument

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

2km x 80m rise from Boarhunt heading south onto Portsdown Hill ridge overlooking Porchester and Portsmouth. 4-5% average grade topping out at 10% for a short distance.

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25.6 km

Bishop’s Wood

Forest

7

28.4 km

Wickham Rail Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Wickham Station once stood on the site of the car park in Station Close. The Meon Valley Railway opened in 1903 and ran for 22 1/4 miles between Alton and …

Tip by

8

29.4 km

Abandoned Bulldozer

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

avoid unless you like speed bumps

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40.5 km

Thatcher's Copse

Forest

B

47.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

8.00 km

2.25 km

800 m

691 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

9.17 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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