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Fort Nelson Royal Armouries – the original Nelsons column Loop from Swanwick

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Fort Nelson Royal Armouries – the original Nelsons column Loop from Swanwick

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June 21, 2021

Fort Nelson Royal Armouries – the original Nelsons column Loop from Swanwick

Moderate

02:08

50.9km

23.8km/h

260m

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Overview

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.

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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33.1 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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33.5 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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33.9 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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33.9 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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41.8 km

Abandoned Bulldozer

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

avoid unless you like speed bumps

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50.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

20.5 km

2.63 km

749 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

5.72 km

126 m

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Fort Nelson Royal Armouries – the original Nelsons column Loop from Swanwick

Fort Nelson Approach via Swivelton Lane

Fort Nelson Royal Armouries Museum

The Original Nelson's Column

Monument Lane Ascent to Nelson's Monument

Abandoned Bulldozer

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