Why Cycle? - Portsmouth

Funky Bike Racks Ride
North section 15miles / 24km
South section 15miles / 24km
Many of the racks featured in this
leaflet were designed by interior
design students at the University
of Portsmouth as part of their
Contemporary Materials unit. The
project required the students to
take account of appropriate
materials, and designed-in
security, to produce a functional
and interesting bike rack.
Workshops within the unit were
facilitated by Hans Bromwich,
Claire Sambrook, PCC’s
sustainable transport officer,
Design Against Crime, Peter
Davenport of Cycleworks, and
Wayne Hemingway.
The production of the racks was
funded by Healthy Pompey.
CYCLE TRAILS
Funky Bike Racks Ride
North section 15miles / 24km
South section 15miles / 24km
Food and Drink
Why not visit the Yellow Kite Café for some delicious local
fairtrade food and drink? The Yellow Kite Café can be found at
Southsea Castle and the D-Day Museum.
There is a café at the Skate Park on Southsea Common and
opposite St. George’s Road is the Coffee Cup where you can
enjoy some coffee and cake on the seafront promenade. A little
further along is the Royal Marines Museum café.
There are a variety of food outlets in Cosham that you can enjoy.
Back in the city centre and nearby Gunwharf Quays you will find
many different cafés, restaurants and bars.
In Old Portsmouth is the Bridge Tavern and its three knot racks.
Useful Information
Nearest Railway Station
Portsmouth Harbour:
2½ miles from the start point
Portsmouth and Southsea: 2 miles from the start point
Fratton:
1 mile from the start point
Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950
What to take with you
Lock, a snack/energy bar and drink, money, spare inner
tube, puncture repair kit and pump. Waterproofs and
lights dependent on weather and time of day.
Contact the Visitor Information Service for details of
local Bike Shops and Bike Hire.
Public Toilets are marked on the map
Why Cycle?
Whether you live in the area or not you may be surprised what
the landscape reveals to you.
Cycling lets you explore at your own pace – you can stop and
admire the view, watch the birds, have a picnic or take photos.
Regular cycling can help you increase your fitness levels
Increasing motor traffic is the cause of congestion and pollution.
Cycling by contrast is quiet, non-polluting and fun. By visiting
this area by bike you are helping to reduce the damage caused
by cars, as well as having a great day out.
Safety First
• Don’t forget to take care and be as safe as possible to enjoy
your ride.
• Your bike should be roadworthy
• Pedestrians, horse riders and other cyclists will appreciate a
warning when you are approaching from behind.
• You are advised to wear a cycle helmet
• Follow the Highway Code
• Follow the Country Code
• Lock your bike when you leave it
• Where the ride joins the road watch out for traffic.
Parks
Why not have some fun en route at Southsea Skate Park, or
one of the splash pools at Canoe Lake or Southsea Common.
There are also several play parks near the route such as:
Canoe Lake, Victoria Park, Clarence Pier Park, Wimbledon
Park, Tamworth Field, Milton Park, Baffins Pond, Drayton Park,
Cosham Park, Hilsea Lido and Southsea Common.
www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
Portsmouth Visitor Information Service
We have two centres in Portsmouth. One is by the entrance to the
Historic Dockyard and the other is on the seafront next to the Blue
Reef Aquarium. We offer a range of services including: information
on local attractions, events, entertainment and transport; discount
tickets and vouchers for local attractions; accommodation
bookings; sale of local gifts, maps and publications; local theatre
bookings. We are open 7 days a week 9.30am-5.15pm (Closed
Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Southsea Centre closed winter
weekends from November to February).
Why not pop in and see us while you are in Portsmouth
or contact us in advance:
Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre,
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3PB
Te l: 023 9282 6722
Email: vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
You can get this Portsmouth City
Council information in large print,
Braille, audio or another language by
calling 023 9282 6722.
Published by Portsmouth City Council
Healthy Pompey is part of the Change4Life movement. In order
to maintain a healthy weight we need to both eat well and move
more. Many families are making changes that will help them to
live healthier and longer lives. For more information log on to
www.healthypompey.com or call 023 9284 1560
Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct at the time
of going to press. The publisher, Portsmouth City Council, cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or
omissions. Reproduction in part or in whole is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher.
If you enjoyed this cycle ride, why not try the circular ride around
the island or the Seafront cycle ride, or themed rides based on
Famous Women Treasure Hunt, the Metropolis, Trees, Thomas Ellis
Owen, the Funky Bike Racks, and Famous Figures? Pick up a leaflet
from the Portsmouth Visitor Information Centres or the Civic Offices.
www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
www.visitportsmouth.co.u k
Funky bike racks ride
Go through the park
to Northern Road
and ride the loop on the
path to use the cycle
crossing. Follow the cycle
way south under the
underpass and bear right
around the roundabout
on the shared use path. To
the south of the cycleway
is Hilsea Lido Park.
After a play in the park, use
the footbridge over London
Road to get to Hilsea lines.
Cycle along the path to the
blue bridge over the creek
with the moat on the right
and creek on the left. Go
through the two kissing gates
to continue along the path
through Hilsea Lines. Take the
path to the left - with the
moat on the right and the
creek on the left again. Go
under the railway bridge and
continue to the kissing gate
into Anchorage Park.
Follow the path south to
Sywell Crescent and bear left
to Anchorage Road, cross the
roundabout to Robinson Way
(use the Zebra crossing if you
want - this route can be busier
on weekdays). Turn right into
Airport Service Road and then
left into Dundas Lane. Bear
left on the cycle path past
Admiral Lord Nelson School
and use the toucans to cross
Burrfields Road. Turn left
along the shared use path.
After having a play,
follow the seafront route
to Ladies Mile and along
to Clarence Parade. Take
a detour left down
Serpentine Road and on
the other side you can
collect 4 of the wave
racks.
After crossing the access road
take a quick right back to the
path across Great Salterns Rec,
an excellent spot to picnic and
feed the horses. Follow the
route in reverse as far as
Tamworth Road and turn left.
Just before the end take a
right along the cycle path and
through Denyer’s Dash to
Kirpal Road (cycle and
pedestrian cut through). To
continue on the southern
loop, ride along to the lights
and use the toucan to cross
Eastern Road.
Return along Serpentine
Road and continue into
Duisburg Way. Take the
footpath on the left that
leads to Clarence Pier
Park and collect the
‘family’ bike racks.
Turn right and head south,
take the left into Eastern Ave
and follow round to the right,
use the cycle cut through to
Moorings Way turn left and
follow along to Furze Lane
(bus and cycle route) at the
end turn right into Locksway
Road. At Ironbridge Road turn
left. Continue to the end and
through Bransbury Park where
you will find another great
play area and a BMX and skate
park too. Exit the park and
follow Henderson Road to the
seafront. Opposite St George’s
Road was the ‘O so simple’
rack but sadly it has been
stolen. We hope to replace this
in the future.
Start point
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Cycle across Tamworth
Field (the small Park next
door) into Sunningdale
Road and turn right into
Stride Avenue. Take the
second left into Lakeside
Ave and cycle carefully
around Baffins Pond to
the right and exit on the
north side. Continue up
Westover Road and take
the right hand path. On
the left is a path that
takes you across Great
Salterns Rec. Follow this to
Burrfields Road then go
right. At the end, cross the
Eastern Road using the
toucan crossing then take
a left to head north.
Continue to the toucans
that cross
Farlington
Roundabout and use the
crossings to continue
northwards to the
junction with Grove Road
on the left. Cross the road
and cycle along Grove
Road and Old Manor Way/
Lonsdale Ave. At the end
bear left into Knowsley
Road. At the High Street
turn left and cross the
railway level crossing. On
the right is Cosham Park,
use the first entrance to
find 3 funky face racks.
Visit this sandy play area for 3
more funky faces.
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You can start the
Funky Bike Racks ride at
any point and you don’t
have to do it all in one go
but this leaflet starts at
the Stacey Centre. As you
reach each rack location,
tick the box next to its
picture.
CYCLE TRAILS
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North section 15miles/24km
South section 15miles/24km
Follow the cycle route to
Canoe Lake and visit the
adventure space and splash
zone to see some more funky
face racks (there are some
at both entrances).
Return to Duisburg Way
and carry on towards the
roundabout. Cross the
roundabout into
Pembroke Road. At the
junction with High Street
turn left and follow
Broad Street to the
Camber Dock.
On the far side of the
quay (near the Bridge
Tavern) you will find 3 of
the ‘steal me knots’.
Return to Broad Street and
turn left then take the first
left into White Hart Road. Use
the cycle cut through to
Gunwharf Road and turn left
to St George’s Road. Continue
along to the Hard where you
will be able to collect 3 more
‘steal me knots’.
Head east and take a left into
College Road away from the
Hard and continue across the
cycle cut through into Kent
Street. Turn left into Aylward
Street and visit the John
Pounds Centre for some
interesting and colourful
racks.
Retrace your route and
continue up Kent Street to
the left. Follow Burnaby
Road under the railway
bridge and turn left into
Park Road. At the end use
the toucan to get across
Anglesea Road and go to
the left and into the park.
Near the Lodge you will
find the stylish and ornate
‘shell’ rack.
Continue across the
park and exit into
Guildhall Square. Walk
across the square and by
the entrance to the
Guildhall are the mayoral
racks.
Follow Guildhall Walk
south to the toucan
crossings into Waltham
Street/Wiltshire Street and
left into St Paul’s Road. At
the end go right into
Kings Road and left into
Flint Street. then left into
Copper Street. At the end
go across the cut through
on the left and into Castle
Road. Go right, then left
then right into St Edward’s
Road then right into
Queen’s Place and then
left into Queen’s Crescent
and then right into
Queen’s Grove to Kent
Road. Go left along Kent
Road to Marmion Road
and second right into
Friary Close to collect the
second group of wave
racks.
These are the last racks to
collect.
To return to the start at
Stacey Centre, cross the
car park and turn left into
Stanley Street. At the end,
turn right and cross the
busy Clarendon Road into
Lennox Road South. At
the junction with Clarence
Esplanade continue
onwards to the Pyramids
Centre ahead. Take the
Seafront Cycle Route on
the left to Eastney and
continue back the way
you came.