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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.

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 circular walk from Fernhurst, heading north through Hatch Copse, Fernden Copse, North Copse, and Chase Lane to Blackdown Hill and the Temple of the Winds returning via Reeth. Walk is 9.5m and includes 1500 ft of ascent/descent. There is one steep ascent and two steep descents. Walk will stop for coffee & lunchbreaks, so please bring own refreshments.

Saturday, 19 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
457.2m / 1500ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 89539 28419
Nearest postcode:
GU27 3DB
what3words:
flank.shortcuts.woodstove
Start time:
10:00 am

Walk starts from Fernhurst Village Car Park (free), located on Crossfield off Vann Rd, SU895284, GU27 3JL.

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