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Portchester Marshes – Portchester Castle loop from Portchester Castle

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Portchester Marshes – Portchester Castle loop from Portchester Castle

Easy

3.8

(6)

135

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Portchester Marshes – Portchester Castle loop from Portchester Castle

01:56

7.64km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

View of Portsmouth and the Naval Base

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Portsmouth from the Porchester waterfront. Great view of the Naval Base too.

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3.64 km

St Mary's Church, Portchester

Highlight • Religious Site

Here you can stop for a cup of tea ☕️…

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3.88 km

Portchester Castle dates back to the 3rd century. Despite its far-reaching history, it is one of the best-preserved Saxon shore forts in the country. The towering grey stone walls defended the Solent for hundreds of years.

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4.24 km

Portchester Castle

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Once the site of Portus Adurni, a Roman fort, the Porchester Castle you see today dates back to the 11th century. This vast defensive site occupies a prominent position within …

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4.43 km

Porchester Castle Approach

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Approach Porchester Castle from the waters edge and see the view invaders would have had.

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7.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

1.49 km

812 m

582 m

392 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

929 m

460 m

430 m

382 m

373 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 5 May

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Portchester Marshes – Portchester Castle loop from Portchester Castle