Southsea Castle – South Parade Pier loop from Portsmouth Harbour

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Southsea Castle – South Parade Pier loop from Portsmouth Harbour

Hard

5.0

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Southsea Castle – South Parade Pier loop from Portsmouth Harbour

05:40

22.4km

30m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.14 km

Camber Quay and Bridge Tavern

Highlight • Bridge

Stokes Bay is beautiful …!

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1.41 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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3.42 km

Southsea Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Southsea Castle was built in 1544 as part of a series of fortifications constructed by King Henry VIII to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire. Soon …

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3.68 km

Southsea Beach

Highlight • Beach

4.52 km

South Parade Pier

Highlight • Monument

After years of neglect, this much-loved Victorian structure has been restored to its former glory and is now fully open for the public to enjoy.

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6.11 km

Beach

8.13 km

View of Hayling Island and WWII Defences

Highlight • Historical Site

Be careful with the tides

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13.2 km

Hilsea Moat

Lake

15.4 km

Hilsea Lagoon

Highlight • Historical Site

This seawater moat was once part of the defence for the local barracks but now serves as a leisure lake. There's a thin strip of land separating it from Ports …

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16.8 km

Tipner Lake Waterfront Path

Highlight • Lake

Not really a lake at all but a part of Portsmouth Harbour and Ports Creek, Tipner Lake came into being after a parcel of reclaimed land was built on the …

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22.4 km

End point

Train Station

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