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Henry Cort Way – Fort Nelson loop from HMS Sultan

Easy

4.5

(2)

16

riders

Henry Cort Way – Fort Nelson loop from HMS Sultan

01:32

26.0km

150m

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 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.37 km for 2.91 km

Open: • 5:45 AM-11:15 PM (otherwise closed)

After 19.9 km for 2.91 km

Open: • 5:45 AM-11:15 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.97 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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6.23 km

A straight well surfaced tarmac route through wooded areas, shared by buses and cyclists. You can follow this trail almost the entire way back to the Gosport Ferry Terminal.

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8.35 km

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

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10.8 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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12.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

12.9 km

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

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14.7 km

Nelson Monument, Portsdown Hill

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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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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

11.1 km

1.13 km

1.08 km

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

1.54 km

174 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

13°C

75 %

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