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South Parade Pier – Southsea Castle loop from Fratton Park

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South Parade Pier – Southsea Castle loop from Fratton Park

Moderate

5.0

(3)

320

runners

South Parade Pier – Southsea Castle loop from Fratton Park

00:42

6.73km

10m

Running

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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2.04 km

South Parade Pier

Highlight • Monument

One of two piers in Portsmouth, South Parade is a classic English pier packed with amusements, food outlets and souvenir shops. It underwent complete renovation in 2017 after having fallen …

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3.06 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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3.17 km

Clarence Esplanade Fortification

Highlight • Historical Site

The fortification is an old style solid concrete enclosure. There are multiple canons at various locations, all pointing out the the sea. The fort looks well preserved and intact structurally

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3.27 km

Southsea Bandstand and Memorial Wall

Highlight • Monument

3.71 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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3.79 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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3.85 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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5.23 km

South Parade Pier

Highlight • Rest Area

Given a new lease of life recently and a range of food and entertainment on it now.

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6.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.51 km

913 m

887 m

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

2.39 km

261 m

159 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

27°C

17°C

0 %

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South Parade Pier – Southsea Castle loop from Fratton Park

South Parade Pier

Southsea Castle

Clarence Esplanade Fortification

Southsea Bandstand and Memorial Wall

The Normandy Memorial Wall

The D-Day Story Museum

Southsea Castle and the Normandy Memorial Wall

South Parade Pier

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