Fort Widley & Views of Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill

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Overview

Come along & enjoy the views! A morning stroll from Portsdown Hill with panoramic views across Portsmouth & the Solent to the Isle of Wight - with a route around Fort Widley & some lovely countryside thrown in for good measure.

Saturday, 7 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 114.3m / 375ft
Type:: circular

This is a circular morning walk. Please bring snacks for one refreshment break around the half-way point.

We will be back in time for lunch - with the option of food/drinks with a view - either at the nearby Churchillian pub or Micks Monster Burgers.

Dogs welcome with well behaved owners.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 66027 06488
Nearest postcode:: PO6 3LS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Please meet in the car park on Widley Walk next to the Churchillian pub. There are a number of parking zones along the road if the main one is full.

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