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West Street – Fort Nelson loop from HMS Sultan

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West Street – Fort Nelson loop from HMS Sultan

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West Street – Fort Nelson loop from HMS Sultan

01:53

31.1km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.31 km for 272 m

After 26.1 km for 240 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

Henry Cort Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A unique feature of NCN 224 is the Henry Cort Way, which stretches from Fareham to Gosport. This former railway line has been repaved to serve as a busway, so …

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7.71 km

West Street

Highlight • Other

8.33 km

Swans on the River Wallington at Cams Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle path from Cams Hill along the waters edge towards Gosport missing out the busy road.

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18.7 km

View of Portsmouth from Fort Southwick Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you can get in Fort Southwick, there is a trig point on the west side.

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19.1 km

Viewpoint

20.4 km

Nelson Monument, Portsdown Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great waypoint when planning climbs up Portsdown Hill - Nelson Road and Mounument Lane offer slightly easier ascents rather than Downend Road/Swivelton Road and then up from Fort Nelson. …

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20.9 km

Fort Nelson

Highlight • Historical Site

Atop the escarpment of Portsdown Hill above Portsmouth lie five forts. Built during the Victorian era, these forts provided vital defence for the military harbour below. Fort Nelson is a …

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31.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

11.0 km

3.13 km

1.19 km

606 m

420 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

4.12 km

257 m

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

31°C

13°C

0 %

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West Street – Fort Nelson loop from HMS Sultan

Henry Cort Way

West Street

Swans on the River Wallington at Cams Hill

View of Portsmouth from Fort Southwick Trig Point

Nelson Monument, Portsdown Hill

Fort Nelson

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