Farlington Marshes Cycleway – South Parade Pier loop from Fratton

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Farlington Marshes Cycleway – South Parade Pier loop from Fratton

Moderate

5.0

(12)

riders

Farlington Marshes Cycleway – South Parade Pier loop from Fratton

02:16

38.5km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.9 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.97 km

Farlington Marshes Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Good cycle lane without traffic. It can get busy with walkers and runners too, so be a little bit cautious.

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19.3 km

Lakeside North Harbour Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The gate just over the small wooden bridge (if you've followed the cycle path from Hilsea moat and along the back of the Porsche garage) only seems to be open during office hours.

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20.0 km

Eye Murals at Hilsea Lido

Highlight • Monument

Very big and impressive wall art at the end of the new walking and cycle path from Hilsea.

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20.1 km

Abandoned Boat at Tipner

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Nice well-paved route from Mountbatten Centre to Hilsea Lido

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29.9 km

Southsea Castle and the Normandy Memorial Wall

Highlight • Monument

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.

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30.9 km

South Parade Pier

Highlight • Monument

After years of neglect, this much-loved Victorian structure has been restored to its former glory and is now fully open for the public to enjoy.

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31.8 km

Eastney Beach Coastal Cycle Path and Royal Marines Memorial

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice, good bike path that runs alongside the Royal Marines.

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35.3 km

View Across Lock Lake to Eastney Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you look across Lock Lake, you'll be treated to views of Portsmouth's Eastney Marina. A footpath circles the lake, offering charming scenes of boats gently bobbing on the water.

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