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Portsmouth Group

We are the Portsmouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A 9.3m circular walk around Petworth Park and surrounding area. On entering the Deer Park we make our way up to the Upper Pond and across in front of the House. On leaving the park we head towards Rotherbridge and the River Rother before rising up as we head to Tillington, Pitshill and Upperton Common. We re-enter the Park at Upperton taking in Monument Hill before descending and returning via the Lower Pond. C.800 ft of ascent/descent mainly gentle. Walk will stop for coffee & lunch breaks so please bring own refreshments. 

Please note start time of 10.15 to enable people to access facilities in main Petworth Park carpark prior to commencement of walk.

Saturday, 16 August 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 97626 22621
Nearest postcode:
GU28 9NN
what3words:
majors.bashed.chipper
Start time:
10:15 am

Please park along side of Balls Cross Rd adjacent to entrance to Hampers Common Industrial Estate. Toilets available in Petworth Park carpark (enter through main carpark gate, toilets are at end on left)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking