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The original Nelsons Column loop with views of the Solent from Cosham

The original Nelsons Column loop with views of the Solent from Cosham

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The original Nelsons Column loop with views of the Solent from Cosham

03:02

72.2km

460m

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 4, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.55 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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65.6 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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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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72.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.6 km

15.3 km

2.15 km

982 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.4 km

3.74 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Monday 25 May

27°C

17°C

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The original Nelsons Column loop with views of the Solent from Cosham

View of the Solent from Portsdown Hill

Fort Nelson Royal Armouries Museum

The Original Nelson's Column

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