Fort Nelson and Portchester Common (local grade C)

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Overview

via Portchester Common, Froxfield Gardens, Upper Cornaway Lane

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 137.2m / 450ft
Type:: circular

OS Map OL3 / E119
We are walking on field paths with some road crossings. Good views if the weather is good. We go east towards Fort Southwick then cross the road to the open space of Portchester Common. A footbridge takes us over the M27 to more open space.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 60799 06901
Nearest postcode:: PO17 6AN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park to the south of Fort Nelson * Car park is off Portsdown Hill Road, by the open space. Free parking here (there is charge for the main Fort car park). Height barrier to the main parking area Parking charges may be introduced by August

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Holly Hill (local grade C)

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