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Walk #807: Bedhampton to Cosham

 

P20082082841 Bedhampton station.
     
P20082082846 The stream opposite Brockhampton.
P20082082841 Bedhampton station.
     
P20082082846 The stream opposite Brockhampton.

General Data

Date Walked 08/02/2008
County Hampshire
Start Location Bedhampton station
End Location Cosham station
Start time 08.33
End time 15.50
Distance 20.2 miles
Description This was a varied walk; a pleasant cuntryside around the marshes to the east was followed by an interesting walk through Portsmouth and a boring stretch northwards to Cosham.
Pack Today I carried my 30-litre Karrimor rucksack, filled with waterproofs, a book and other odds and ends.
Condition I have had a little rubbing on my left heel today, which was unusual, and I ended the day surprisingly tired.
Weather Today was a bright and sunny day without many clouds int he sky. It was not very warm, however.
OS map Landranger number 197 (Chichester & The South Downs, Bognor Regis & Arundel) and Landranger number 196 (The Solent & The Isle of Wight, Southampton & Portsmouth)

 

P20082082858 The seawall beside Farlington Marshes.
     
P20082082866 Farlington Marshes.
P20082082858 The seawall beside Farlington Marshes.
     
P20082082866 Farlington Marshes.

General Walk Information

LegTo Time Grid reference
1 Bedhampton station 08.33 SU7075406546
2 Footbridge over A27(T) 08.50 SU7025805899
3 Cycle path by road 09.10 SU6937405386
4 Footpath 09.25 SU6893104550
5 Southern end of Farlington Marshes 09.41 SU6877603460
6 Car park to west of Marshes 10.00 SU6796504448
7 Footpath near Kendalls Wharf 10.21 SU6755603155
8 Great Salterns Quay 10.40 SU6765201805
9 Footpath near Milton Hard 11.00 SU6782100197
10 Road in Milton 11.21 SZ6734499210
11 Ferry landing 11.45 SU6842800080
12 Road by marina in Milton 12.00 SZ6803599389
13 Promenade 12.22 SZ6656898588
14 Promenade near Southsea Castle 12.44 SZ6485298076
15 Promenade 13.03 SZ6378998509
16 The Round Tower 13.22 SZ6289799382
17 The Spice Island Inn, Porsmouth 13.28 to 13.49SZ6289499602
18 Road by HMS Warrior 14.10 SU6299700277
19 Road by retail park 14.34 SU6423801139
20 Footpath near bridge 14.50 SU6447302067
21 Road near greyhound stadium 15.10 SU6447503096
22 Cycle path 15.30 SU6496904303
23 Cosham station 15.50 SU6574405136

 

P20082082871 The seawall heading south to Kendall's Wharf.
     
P20082082886 The old sea lock in Milton.
P20082082871 The seawall heading south to Kendall's Wharf.
     
P20082082886 The old sea lock in Milton.

Notes

 

P20082082887 A decaying boat in MIlton.
     
P20082082893 Anti-tank blocks in Eastney.
P20082082887 A decaying boat in MIlton.
     
P20082082893 Anti-tank blocks in Eastney.

Directions

 

P20082082894 A 'boats crossing' sign.
     
P20082082899 The ferry landing in Eastney.
P20082082894 A 'boats crossing' sign.
     
P20082082899 The ferry landing in Eastney.

Distances

From To Distance (m)Ascent (ft) Descent (ft)

This makes a total distance of miles, with feet of ascent and feet of descent.

Transport

 

P20082082901 An aggressive swan in Easteny.
     
P20082082906 An intricate lamp standard on Eastney sea front.
P20082082901 An aggressive swan in Easteny.
     
P20082082906 An intricate lamp standard on Eastney sea front.

 

P20082082913 The promenade heading towards South Parade Pier.
     
P20082082929 Southsea Castle.
P20082082913 The promenade heading towards South Parade Pier.
     
P20082082929 Southsea Castle.

 

P20082082931 Heading northwest along the promenade from Southsea Castle.
     
P20082082940 A monument on the seafront in Southsea.
P20082082931 Heading northwest along the promenade from Southsea Castle.
     
P20082082940 A monument on the seafront in Southsea.

 

P20082082946 A bridge across the lagoon near Royal Garrison Church.
     
P20082082958 Old defences near the Round Tower.
P20082082946 A bridge across the lagoon near Royal Garrison Church.
     
P20082082958 Old defences near the Round Tower.

 

P20082082960 HM Customs ship 'Valiant' entering Portsmouth Harbour.
     
P20082082961 A cannon near the Round Tower.
P20082082960 HM Customs ship 'Valiant' entering Portsmouth Harbour.
     
P20082082961 A cannon near the Round Tower.

 

P20082082965 The Spinnaker Tower.
     
P20082082968 Tugs in the old harbour in Portsmouth.
P20082082965 The Spinnaker Tower.
     
P20082082968 Tugs in the old harbour in Portsmouth.

 

P20082082971 Details on a wall near Gunwharf Quay.
     
P20082082977 HMS Warrior.
P20082082971 Details on a wall near Gunwharf Quay.
     
P20082082977 HMS Warrior.

 

P20082082984 An old anchor outside the historic dockyards.
     
P20082082987 The wall alongside HMS Nelson.
P20082082984 An old anchor outside the historic dockyards.
     
P20082082987 The wall alongside HMS Nelson.

 

P20082083001 Fort Widley.
     
P20082083005 Ports Creek.
P20082083001 Fort Widley.
     
P20082083005 Ports Creek.

 

P20082083013 Cosham railway station.
     
P20082082963 A stone near the Round Tower.
P20082083013 Cosham railway station.
     
P20082082963 A stone near the Round Tower.

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