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Southsea Mystery Tour, solve the case of the Laughing Sailor

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Overview

Solve the case of Southsea's laughing Sailor, visiting local landmarks, discovering the history and facts whilst discovering who did what and when to the laughing sailor 

The tour starts in old Portsmouth and ends in Southsea. The meet will be at the hard, with a walk back along the newly opened Southsea seafront.

Please contact the leader of attendance to enable preparation of the mystery tour packs.

A late lunch will be available on the return journey to the hard 

 

Monday, 1 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 63023 00139
Nearest postcode:
PO1 3PA
what3words:
script.learn.powers
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet outside the Portsmouth Hard train station.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • 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
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