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The Original Nelson's Column – Southwick Hill Climb loop from Wickham

The Original Nelson's Column – Southwick Hill Climb loop from Wickham

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The Original Nelson's Column – Southwick Hill Climb loop from Wickham

02:18

46.1km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.05 km

Monument Lane Ascent to Nelson's Monument

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

2km x 80m rise from Boarhunt heading south onto Portsdown Hill ridge overlooking Porchester and Portsmouth. 4-5% average grade topping out at 10% for a short distance.

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8.31 km

The Original Nelson's Column

Highlight • Historical Site

Just up the hill from Fort Nelson - good place to recharge, enjoy the view, pay some respect to the fallen and then get back to the ride! Fort Nelson has a visitors centre and cafe too.

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12.0 km

View of the Solent from Portsdown Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the climb up from Southwick or along James Callaghan Drive - viewpoint with Burger/Coffee/ice-cream van and picnic table :) you can enjoy going down the hill now after all that hard work getting here!

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12.2 km

View of Portsmouth Harbour from Portsdown Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

great spot to enjoy the view - coffee and ice-cream and vans :) nice place to chill after climbing up Portsdown Hill!

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14.0 km

Pitymoor Coppice

Forest

16.5 km

Bridge at the Ford

Highlight • Bridge

The amount of water varies depending on the time of year. There is a narrow bridge for walkers and bikes on one side.

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29.1 km

Southwick Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Awesome climb that hits double digits at points - views over the top of Portsmouth and onto the Solent from the top.

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32.0 km

Fort Nelson Royal Armouries Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Royal Armouries Museum. Visitors centre with cafe and toilets. If your legs are hurting climbing up Portsdown Hill, just about 50m up from Fort Nelson entrance is 'The Original Nelson's Column' which makes a great scenic place to recharge!

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32.4 km

Fort Nelson Approach via Swivelton Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fort Nelson - Royal Armouries Museum - on the climb up Portsdown Hill, visitors centre and cafe. Great viewpoint across the Solent and South Downs

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43.7 km

Bishop’s Wood

Forest

46.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

3.66 km

2.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

11.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

23°C

14°C

62 %

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The Original Nelson's Column – Southwick Hill Climb loop from Wickham

Monument Lane Ascent to Nelson's Monument

The Original Nelson's Column

View of the Solent from Portsdown Hill

View of Portsmouth Harbour from Portsdown Hill

Bridge at the Ford

Southwick Hill Climb

Fort Nelson Royal Armouries Museum

Fort Nelson Approach via Swivelton Lane

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