Morning walk: Portsdown Hill - Fort Widley to Fort Southwick (local grade C)

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Overview

Walking on the open spaces on Portsdown. On the north side of the Hill we go west along towards Fort Southwick. We return east above the main chalk pit.

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:15 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.4km / 4.6mi
Ascent:: 121.9m / 400ft
Type:: circular

On mainly grassy paths along the open spaces on Portsdown Hill. Some chalky sections that may be slippery. No steep ascents. Great views if clear

Please bring refreshments for the mid-walk break

May: Outdoor Leisure OL03

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 65982 06470
Nearest postcode:: PO6 3LS
what3words:: lame.peanut.fired

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking area just west of the Churchillian pub* off James Callaghan Way, parking by open space

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