Meon Ramblers welcome people of all ages. Our weekly walks explore the varied countryside and coast of Hampshire and West Sussex.
Julian N.
via Portchester Common, Froxfield Gardens, Upper Cornaway Lane
Shrove Tuesday - Pancake walk
OS Map OL3 / E119
A short morning walk on Portsdown Hill stopping part way for free refreshments. Outdoor seating where we stop for our freshly made pancakes and hot drinks (toilets available). The refreshments are free and there is a collection for charity (split between Macmillan Cancer Support and Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire).
We are walking on field paths with some road crossings. Good views if the weather is good. We go east towards Fort Southwick then cross the road to the open space of Portchester Common. A footbridge takes us over the M27 to more open space.
As we are walking on a chalk ridge some of the exposed chalk may be very slippery. Most of the paths are on grass but we cross one cultivated field where it may be slippery.
Park to the south of Fort Nelson * Car park is off Portsdown Hill Road, by the open space. Free parking here (there is charge for the main Fort car park). Height barrier to the main parking area
