Famous Figures Cycle Ride

7.5 miles / 12 km CYCLE TRAILS

Famous Figures Cycle Ride The famous people cycle ride Highland Road Cemetery – the final 7.5 miles / 12km Detour A resting place for many interesting and takes you on a tour to uncover distinguished names from Portsmouth’s past including manyservicemen and some of Portsmouth’s famous women as well as eight holders of the Portsmouth visitor information inhabitants of the past. Victoria Cross, associates of Charles Why cycle? Our main Visitor Information Centre is located within the Dickens and even Royalty. Whether you live in the area or not you may be surprised D-Day Museum on Clarence Esplanade. We offer a range of The ride is 7.5 miles long. what the landscape reveals to you. Cycling lets you explore services including: information on local attractions, events, entertainment and transport; discount tickets and vouchers From famous figures from history such as Nelson and at your own pace – you can stop and admire the view, Old Portsmouth – this area covers for local attractions; accommodation bookings; sale of local Henry VIII to some literary giants, famous engineers and watch the birds, have a picnic or take photos. 800 years of history and you will find Detour B gifts, maps and publications; local theatre bookings. architects – not to mention a 20th century comedian many more famous connections in its Detour B Regular cycling can help you increase your fitness levels. and actor, this ride will open your eyes to some of the cobbled streets. Also an ideal spot for Increasing motor traffic is the cause of congestion and We are open 7 days a week 10am – 5pm many famous people with Portsmouth connections. a drink or bite to eat. The High Street pollution. Cycling by contrast is quiet, non-polluting and fun. (Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day). This ride gives you just a taste of the many famous is also the location of the John Pound’s By visiting this area by bike you are helping to reduce the Why not pop in and see us while you are in Portsmouth or names associated with the city. For more details visit one memorial Church, his grave and are damage caused by cars, as well as having a great day out. contact us in advance: of our information centres or join one of our series of plica of his house. guided walks and talks. Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre, Safety first Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3NT At the end of the ride why not visit Portsmouth City Useful information • Don’t forget to take care and be as safe as possible Museum and Records Office, open daily and free of Tel: 023 9282 6722 Nearest Train Station to enjoy your ride charge the museum is home to ‘A Study in Sherlock’ the Email: [email protected] Arthur Conan Doyle Collection. Bequethed to the city of Portsmouth Harbour: 1/4 mile from starting point • Your bike should be road worthy Portsmouth by Richard Lancelyn Green, this collection Portsmouth and Southsea: 3/4 mile from starting point • Pedestrians, horse riders and other cyclists will appreciate www.visitportsmouth.co.uk brings together an unparalleled variety of books, Fratton: 2 miles from starting point a warning when you are approaching from behind documents and objects connected to Holmes and his Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 • You are advised to wear a cycle helmet • Portsmouth’s Famous creator. The exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to • Follow the Highway Code If you enjoyed this cycle encounter many of the collection’s extraordinary items. Women Cycle Ride What to take with you • Follow the Country Code ride, why not try these? • Funky Bike Racks Ride Lock, a snack/energy bar and drink,money, spare inner • Lock your bike when you leave it • Round Portsea Island Ride tube, puncture repair kit and pump. Waterproofs and • Trees Ride • Where the ride joins the road watch out for traffic. • Langstone Harbour Ride lights dependent on weather and time of day. Pick up these leaflets or • Famous Figures Ride Contact the visitor information service for details of local In order to maintain a healthy weight we need to both eat our Active Travel Map • Treasure Hunt Ride bike shops and bike hire. well and move more. Many families are making changes from Portsmouth Visitor Public Toilets that will help them live healthier and longer lives. • Metropolis Ride Information. There are public toilets available along the route, Visit www.nhs.uk/change4life or call 0300 123 4567 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this guide is correct at the time of opening times vary throughout the year. going to press. Portsmouth City Council cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions. for more information. Reproduction in part or in whole is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. www.myjourneyportsmouth.com www.myjourneyportsmouth.com www.myjourneyportsmouth.com Portsmouth Golf Centre

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SS CE PRIN Famous Figures Cycle Ride 7.5 miles / 12 km 8 A Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – home to HMS F The city of Portsmouth is distinguished by two Victory, the world’s oldest commissioned ship and a surviving Frank Matcham (1854-1920) theatres. 10 proud memorial to Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson The New Theatre Royal has received many 1 Start at the visitors centre at 9 Just before the underpass Nelson Road, left into Albany Road Detour A Either turn left onto (1758-1805), Britain’s greatest Naval hero. The Dockyard professional and amateur companies through its Start The Hard. A ends and sweeps to the right and where Albany Road bears left, Albert Road until the road is also home to the Mary Rose, a favourite of Henry VIII. doors and continues to provide wonderful theatre turn right. At the T-junction go bends to the left and turns into for Portsmouth. Also home to Othello’s Café. watch out for another exit on Finish B Monument to Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806- 7 your right – you might miss it Pirate Pete’s straight over into a short road and Highland Road where you will The Cellars 1859) born in Portsmouth. Brunel was one of the most at Eastney G The second of Portsmouth’s Matcham theatres, if you are going too fast. From then right into Albert Road where find the entrance to Highland versatile and audacious engineers of the 19th century, the King’s Theatre. This dignified and beautifulPortsmouth here follow the signs to Dickens’ you will find the Kings Theatre on Road cemetery. If you prefer a responsible for the design of tunnels, bridges, railway theatre - with its Italian Renaissance style of decor-Golf Centre Birthplace. D your right. G quieter route cross Albert Road lines and ships. has most original features intact. Pre-booked tours into Duncan Road, turn left into Playzone C John Pounds (1766-1839) was born in Portsmouth of both theatres available. Wimbledon Park Road. At the and his work in connection with the education, feeding end cross to Herbert Road, bear 11 H The author Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) 5 6 and clothing of hundreds of poor children of he district right and turn left into St Ronan’s 4 lived at Lorne Lodge for six years from the age of led, after his death, to the founding of the ‘Ragged Start 6. Rudyard is best known for his works of fiction Road, then right into Old Bridge 3 1 Schools’. including The Jungle Book, many short stories and Road, left and then first right into Thomas Ellis Owen Ride 13.5 or 11 miles CYCLE TRAILS Craneswater Park - here you can go D Charles Dickens (1812–1870).Born in Portsmouth 22 or 18 km his poems including Mandalay, Gunga Din and If. Based on aerial photography and field survey. While every effort has been L WAY YA Dickens is much loved for his great contribution to Thomas Ellis Owen Ride O R Food and Drink either way to reach Festing Road made to ensure SthisS map is accurate and up to date, neither the publishers 13.5 or 11 miles E Krazy Kaves I C Thomas Ellis Owen (1805-1862) the renowned PRIN There are some nice cafés in Marmion Road, Osborne Road and 22 or 18 km 2 Palmerston Road, Southsea, and a plethora of eateries in 12 or the copyright holders accept any liability forclassical loss or inconvenienceEnglish literature. He is the quintessential Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth Visitor Information Service There are plenty of opportunities in the Southsea area to buy the Why Cycle? We have two centres in Portsmouth. One is by the entrance to the where you turn left and then 2nd makings of a good picnic that you could enjoy on Southsea Historic Dockyard and the other is on Clarence Parade on the Commonarchitect or Ravelin Park. lived inWhether Portsmouth. you live in the area or not you may be surprised wha t Examples of his work seafront. We offer a range of services including: information incurred as a result of any errors. The representation of any footpath, the landscape reveals to you. 2 There is also the Yellow Kite Café in Southsea Castle where you on local attractions, events, entertainment and transport; discount Cycle along The Hard until can enjoy a delicious and healthy snack or meal. Victorian author: his epic stories, vivid characters Cycling lets you explore at your own pace – you can stop and tickets and vouchers for local attractions; accommodation If you take the route into Gosport, why not pop into Alverstoke admire the view, watch the birds, have a picnic or take photos. bookings; sale of local gifts, maps and publications; local theatre right into Festing Grove. Turn left road or track on this map does not necessarily indicate any right of way. villageinclude and get some lunch? The Friary and St Jude’s Church,bookings. The Hard centre is open others 7 days a week 9.30am-5.15pm can 13 Regular cycling can help you increase your fitness levels (Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day ), Southsea Centre - call your each the Isambard Kingdom Useful Information Increasing motor traffic is the cause of congestion and pollution. to confirm. and exhaustive depiction of contemporary life are Cycling by contrast is quiet, non-polluting and fun. By visiting Why not pop in and see us while you are in Portsmouth into Bristol Road follow to junction Copyright © 2011 Portsmouth City Council. All rights reserved. Nearest Railway Station this area by bike you are helping to reduce the damage caused or contact us in advance: Portsmouthalso Harbour: be1 mileseen from starting point as youby cars, as well as havingcycle a great day out. along Queen’s Crescent, Portsmouth and Southsea: 0.75 mile from starting point Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre, Monument near St Georges This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service:unforgettable. Registration No: 331726 Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum is Fratton: 1 mile from starting point Safety First The Hard, Portsmouth PO1 3JQ Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 Tel: 023 9282 6722 •Don’t forget to take care and be as safe as possible to enjoy where you will find the entrance to Email: [email protected] WhatSussex to take with you Terrace andyour ride. Sussex Road. He created Lock, a snack/energy bar and drink, money, spare inner www.visitportsmouth.co.uk •Your bike should be roadworthy Church. B tube, puncture repair kit and pump. Waterproofs and open from April to September. lights dependent on weather and time of day. • Pedestrians, horse riders and other cyclists will appreciate a warning when you are approaching from behind. You can get this Portsmouth City the Cemetery on your right. Contactcharming the Visitor Information Service for detailsvistas of •Yofou are a dvisedClassical to wear a cycle helmet and GothicCouncil information architecture. in large print, local Bike Shops and Bike Hire. • Follow the Highway Code Braille, audio or another language by Public Toilets are marked on the map • Follow the Country Code 3 Go down Butcher Street, at • Lock your bike when you leave it calling 023 9282 6722. E Parks Walking through the square you will pass the statue There are several play parks near the route such as: Victoria • Where the ride joins the road watch out for traffic. Cycle along Albert Grove Park, Clarence Pier Park, Canoe Lake park and splashpool, 15 Published by Portsmouth City Council 10 Retrace the route until you SplashpoolJ and beach volleyballFred on Clarence Parade, T Walpole Jane (1865-1916) lived in Elphinstone Park, Gosport Park. Healthy Pompey is part of the Change4Life movement. In order Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct at the time junction turn right into Kent Street, Continue along Marmion You can also visit the City Museum & Records Office and see of going to press. The publisher, Portsmouth City Council, cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or 17 to maintain a healthy weight we need to both eat well and move of Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Queen Victoria was the Thomas Ellis Owen inspired textiles. omissions. Reproduction in part or in whole is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. more. Many families are making changes that will help them to (opposite the theatre)until you Finish live healthier and longer lives. For more information log on to If you enjoyed this cycle ride, why not try the circular ride around Langstone Harbour, the Famous Figures ride, or the Seafront come to Edinburgh Road (near Based on “A walk in Owen’s Southsea” and with thanks to www.healthypompey.com or call 023 9284 1560 Road, Portsmouth. He was the foundingcycle ride? Pick up a leaflet from theeditor Portsmouth Visitor of John Pike then left into Aylward Street to the Road, turning left into Kent Road Information Centres or the Civic Offices. the longest reigning British monarch and the figurehead For more information visit www.thomasellisowen.co.uk reach Campbell Road. Turn right www.visitportsmouth.co.uk www.visitportsmouth.co.uk www.visitportsmouth.co.uk John Pounds Centre. C the cathedral). at the junction. J Turn right into reference books on warships (All the World’s Fighting and stop outside the 2nd house on of a vast empire. She oversaw vast changes in British 11 Turn right at the next two Queen’s Crescent and then left Ships) and aircraft (All the World’s Air-ships). 4 Continue along Aylward the right. H society and gave her name to an age. Street, turning right when you roundabouts. As soon as you have into Sussex Terrace. 20 14 K Peter Sellers CBE (1925-1980) was born on 16 Continue along Campbell reach Queens Street. gone under the railway bridge 18 At the end turn right onto the corner of Castle Road and Southsea Terrace. A Road, turn right into Wilson Grove 16 you will need to cross the traffic Kent Road, at the end turn right British comedian and actor best known for his roles 5 At the junction move into the and then down Chelsea Road. Take to get to Guildhall Square where into Castle Road where you will in Dr. Strangelove and as Chief Inspector Clouseau in right hand lane and cross straight the 2nd right. At the junction cross you must dismount. E stop. K 18 The Pink Panther film series. Sellers rose to fame on on into Edinburgh Road. into Marmion Road. 12 Push your bike across the 19 15 the BBC Home Service radio series The Goon Show. 6 After the Cathedral and 19 Continue up Castle Road and square to Guildhall Walk and stop You could follow 17 just before the round about Detour A along Great Southsea Street until L H G Wells (1866-1946) was an English author F optional Detour A Krazy Kaves outside the New Theatre Royal. you reach Kings Road. Turn left. L best known for his work in the science fiction turn left on to a cycle path in to Highland Road 13 Continue to the crossing to genre. As a young man he lived in Southsea and an underpass. Be careful at the 20 At the end of Kings Road go Pirate Pete’s The Cellars Cemetery at Eastney top of the underpass where you get to the other side of Winston straight over the roundabout into was apprenticed for two years in the drapery trade Take the 2nd right at the junction will need to give way to traffic Churchill Avenue and then use Museum Road. M at ‘Edwin Hide’. The building stood on the corner the cycle path (heading in the cross into Marmion Road. I of Kings Road and St Paul’s Road. entering the dockyard. You could follow direction of the hotel/East). 7 Cross carefully and then Detour B optional Detour B M Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) Turn right into Middle Street follow the cycle path next to the High Street / Old Start worked as a G.P. at 1 Bush Villas, Southsea where and continue until you reach a Dockyard Wall until you reach a Portsmouth. Finish he created his iconic characters Sherlock Holmes T-junction. junction where you follow the and Doctor Watson. As well as being a physician Detour B Continue along Museum road around to the left. 14 Turn left and then first right and author he was also a sportsman, political into Castle Road. Turn left into Road and turn left into High Street, pamphleteer and spiritualist campaigner. 8 Shortly after the No Entry sign St Edward’s Road follow the road stopping at the Square (Grand (for cars) turn right into Herbert Based on aerial photography and field survey. While every effort has been into The Retreat and turn right Parade) and along Broad Street © madePortsmouth to ensure City Council. this map Designed is accurate and producedand up to from date, aerial neither photography the publishers and ground Street to use the underpass. research by walking distance (maps) ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this map may be at the T-junction. Turn left into into Old Portsmouth. or the copyright holders accept any liability for loss or inconvenience copied,incurred stored as ora resultotherwise of any reproduced errors. The without representation permission. of any footpath, road or track on this map does not necessarily indicate any right of way.

Pirate Pete’s The Cellars at Eastney

Based on aerial photography and field survey. While every effort has been made to ensure this map is accurate and up to date, neither the publishers or the copyright holders accept any liability for loss or inconvenience incurred as a result of any errors. The representation of any footpath, road or track on this map does not necessarily indicate any right of way.