Meon Ramblers welcome people of all ages. Our weekly walks explore the varied countryside and coast of Hampshire and West Sussex.
Julian N.
via Portchester Common, Froxfield Gardens, Upper Cornaway Lane
Annual Mince Pie walk with mulled wine
Parking charges now in force for the car park at the start - see below
OS Map OL3 / E119
A short morning walk on Portsdown Hill stopping part way for free refreshments (mince pies and mulled wine/hot drinks). Refreshments: Outdoor seating where we stop for our mince pie (indoor seating if wet; toilets available). The refreshments are free and there is a collection for charity (split between Macmillan Cancer Support and Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire).
As we are walking on a chalk ridge some of the exposed chalk may be very slippery. Most of the paths are on grass but we do cross one cultivated field where it may be slippery.
Car parking charges: parking over 2 hours £3.00 plus 0.20p fee. Only payable on-line by RingGo code 40629. Parking in the main Fort Nelson car park is also £3
Car park to the south of Fort Nelson * On the south side of Portsdown Hill Road, by the open space. Height barrier to the main parking area. NOTE: PARKING CHARGE £3.00 payable on-line only by RingGo 40629
