Portsdown Hill

South East Hants Group

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Overview

Meet at the car park by the Churchillian pub.

We start walking north (downhill), then west below Fort Widley, and back up to another car park. Cross a couple of roads - quite busy - take care - then west along the top of the hill giving good views of Portsmouth Harbour and Portchester Castle. We return walking east at a slightly lower level, below Fort Widley, and back to the start.

Much of the hill is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its wildlife-rich chalk grassland and we should see a variety of wild flowers.

Grade: Moderate

5.5 miles

Organiser:: Terry S.

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 66025 06481
Nearest postcode:: PO6 3LS
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Meet at the car park by the Churchillian pub.

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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 quarterly 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

Join now for just £3.42 per month