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Fort Nelson Royal Armouries – the original Nelsons column Loop from Mengham Road

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Fort Nelson Royal Armouries – the original Nelsons column Loop from Mengham Road

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June 22, 2021

Fort Nelson Royal Armouries – the original Nelsons column Loop from Mengham Road

Moderate

02:36

61.5km

23.7km/h

220m

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.11 km for 58 m

After 6.72 km for 127 m

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6.78 km

Swans at the Old Mill House, Langstone Harbour

Highlight • Natural

Time it right when the tide is low and you can cycle in the harbour itself! The area around the old Mill and paths around are for walking only. Point …

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20.6 km

Royal Marines Memorial Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

For more info, see nmrn.org.uk

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24.7 km

Portsmouth Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Of the original (1180) chapel dedicated to Thomas Becket, only the chancel and transept in early English style survived the Civil War. Around 1690 the nave and the tower were …

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37.3 km

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.

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42.6 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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43.0 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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43.4 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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47.1 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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61.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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26.9 km

20.2 km

7.28 km

6.80 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.2 km

8.51 km

409 m

235 m

< 100 m

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Fort Nelson Royal Armouries – the original Nelsons column Loop from Mengham Road

Swans at the Old Mill House, Langstone Harbour

Royal Marines Memorial Statue

Portsmouth Cathedral

Portchester Castle

Fort Nelson Approach via Swivelton Lane

Fort Nelson Royal Armouries Museum

The Original Nelson's Column

View of the Solent from Portsdown Hill

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