Lakeside North Harbour Lake – Eye Murals at Hilsea Lido loop from Portchester

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Lakeside North Harbour Lake – Eye Murals at Hilsea Lido loop from Portchester

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Lakeside North Harbour Lake – Eye Murals at Hilsea Lido loop from Portchester

01:46

29.3km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.34 km

View of Portchester Castle and Harbour

Highlight • Castle

avoid the traffic on the A27 and use the national cycle way here!

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4.61 km

Lakeside North Harbour Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The gate just over the small wooden bridge (if you've followed the cycle path from Hilsea moat and along the back of the Porsche garage) only seems to be open during office hours.

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5.31 km

Eye Murals at Hilsea Lido

Highlight • Monument

Very big and impressive wall art at the end of the new walking and cycle path from Hilsea.

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12.9 km

The Square Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The Square Tower is one of the oldest surviving parts of Portsmouth's fortifications, built to defend the city and harbour. Though it has gone through a number of usage changes, …

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13.1 km

Portsmouth Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Of the original (1180) chapel dedicated to Thomas Becket, only the chancel and transept in early English style survived the Civil War. Around 1690 the nave and the tower were …

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14.8 km

The Normandy Memorial Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

The Normandy Memorial Wall in front of you commemorates the lives of men and women from all nations and arms of service who took part in, or supported, the Normandy …

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14.9 km

The D-Day Story Museum

Highlight • Monument

Very detailed and insightful museum into D-Day 1944. There is much original equipment in the museum and a landing craft outside that took part in the invasion. You have to …

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14.9 km

Southsea Castle and the Normandy Memorial Wall

Highlight • Monument

The artillery fort at Southsea Castle was originally constructed by Henry VIII in 1544. Open April-October with free entry but the courtyard is open and interesting to visit at any time of year.

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