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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.

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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

via Wayfarer's Way, Purbrook Heath Recreation Ground, Newlands Farm, Furzeley Golf Course, Mead End, Bunkers Hill, Creech Wood, Closewood Farm, Sheepwash Farm.

coffee and Lunch stops, so bring enough to eat and drink

not especially hilly by Saturday standards, one long climb at the end

Saturday, 22 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.4km / 9.6mi
Ascent:
166.4m / 546ft
Type:
circular

recce'd 14th February.... no really difficult wet, muddy bits

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 66296 06420
Nearest postcode:
PO6 3LZ
what3words:
stand.stream.newest
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the Eastern end of the Portsdown Hill Car Park by the car park entrance, near Mick's Monster Burgers takeaway and close to the Churchillian Pub.

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