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South West Sussex Group

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

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Overview

A walk highlighting the sights and history of Southsea seafront.  There is currently work going on at the bus terminus so if you come on the bus it may stop up in the main road.  We can still meet somewhere around the steps up to Portsmouth Harbour Station and then walk via Gunwharf Quays, Old Portsmouth, South Parade Pier to the Lumps Fort rose gardens.  There is a newly opened stretch of the new sea defences but they may well close another stretch by then - it is a big project. 

Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

After picnic lunch at Lumps Fort we will return via a slightly inland route or you may get on a bus back to the start point reducing the walk to 4 miles.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 62973 00088
Nearest postcode:
PO1 3TT
what3words:
golf.actor.hills
Start time:
10:30 am

near the steps exiting Portsmouth Harbour Station where it meets the bus interchange . 700 bus Chichester to Portsmouth Harbour , 9.00 a.m., £2 single. 9.26 train from Chichester, change at Havant, 9.33 change at Cosham. Recommend you check times nearer the day. Park and Ride, M275 junction 1. £4 per car.

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