FAMOUS FIGURES

CYCLE RIDE CYCLE TRAILS 7.5 mil e/ 12 km

The famous people cycle ride takes FAMOUS FIGURES you on a tour to uncover some of CYCLE RIDE ’s famous inhabitants of 7.5 mil e/ 12 km the past. The ride is 7.5 miles long. Detour A Highland Road Cemetery – the final resting place for Portsmouth Visitor Information Service From famous figures from history such as Nelson many interesting and distinguished names from Portsmouth’s past including many servicemen and women Why Cycle? We have two centres in Portsmouth. One is by the entrance to the and Henry VIII to some literary giants, famous as well as 8 holders of the Victoria Cross, associates of Historic Dockyard and the other is on the seafront next to the Blue engineers and architects – not to mention a 20th Charles Dickens and even Royalty. Whether you live in the area or not you may be surprised what Reef Aquarium. We offer a range of services including: information the landscape reveals to you. century comedian and actor, this ride will open on local attractions, events, entertainment and transport; discount tickets and vouchers for local attractions; accommodation your eyes to some of the many famous people Cycling lets you explore at your own pace – you can stop and admire the view, watch the birds, have a picnic or take photos. bookings; sale of local gifts, maps and publications; local theatre with Portsmouth connections. Detour B bookings. We are open 7 days a week 9:30am-5:15pm. (Closed Regular cycling can help you increase your fitness levels Christmas Day and Boxing Day, closed Wed and Thurs Old Portsmouth – this area covers 800 years of history from November to February). This ride gives you just a taste of the many famous and you will find many more famous connections in its Increasing motor traffic is the cause of congestion and pollution. names associated with the city. For more details cobbled streets. Also an ideal spot for a drink or bite to eat. Cycling by contrast is quiet, non-polluting and fun. By visiting Why not pop in and see us while you are in Portsmouth The High Street is also the location of the John Pound's this area by bike you are helping to reduce the damage caused visit one of our Information Centres or join one of or contact us in advance: memorial Church, his grave and a replica of his house. by cars, as well as having a great day out. our series of guided walks and talks. Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre, Safety First Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3PB Tel: 023 9282 6722 • Don’t forget to take care and be as safe as possible to enjoy Email: [email protected] At the end of the ride why not visit the City Museum your ride. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk and Records Office, open daily and free of charge Useful Information • Your bike should be roadworthy the Museum is home to ‘A Study in Sherlock’ the Nearest Train Station • Pedestrians, horse riders and other cyclists will appreciate a You can get this Portsmouth City Arthur Conan Doyle Collection. Bequethed to the Portsmouth Harbour: 1/4 miles from starting point warning when you are approaching from behind. city of Portsmouth by Richard Lancelyn Green, this Portsmouth and Southsea: 3/4 miles from starting point • You are advised to wear a cycle helmet Council information in large print, collection brings together an unparalleled variety of Fratton: 2 miles from starting point • Follow the Highway Code books, documents and objects connected to Holmes Braille, audio or another language by Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 • Follow the Country Code and his creator. The exhibition offers visitors the • Lock your bike when you leave it calling 023 9282 6722. What to take with you opportunity to encounter many of the collection’s • Where the ride joins the road watch out for traffic. extraordinary items. 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. Portsmouth Healthy Towns project is part of the Published by Portsmouth City Council Change4Life movement. In order to maintain a healthy Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct at the time Contact the Visitor Information Service for details of weight we need to both eat well and move more. Many 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. local Bike Shops and Bike Hire. families are making changes that will help them live Public Toilets healthier and longer lives. If you enjoyed this cycle ride, why not try the Southsea Public toilets are available at points 1,11,15,17 and at Visit www.nhs.uk/change4life or call 0300 123 4567 for seafront or Langstone Harbour cycle rides. Pick up a the finish. Opening times vary throughout the year. more information. leaflet from the Portsmouth Visitor Information Centres. www.visitportsmouth.co.uk www.visitportsmouth.co.uk www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Detour A Either turn left onto FAMOUS FIGURES 14 Turn left and then first right Albert Road until the road bends to START A Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – home to F The City of Portsmouth is distinguished by the left and turns into Highland Road into Castle Road. Turn left into 9 HMS Victory, the world's oldest commissioned two surviving Frank Matcham (1854-1920) CYCLE RIDE St Edward’s Road follow the road where you will find the entrance to FINISH ship and a proud memorial to Vice Admiral Lord CYCLE TRAILS 8 theatres. The New Theatre Royal has received into The Retreat and turn right at Highland Road cemetery. If you Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), Britain's greatest 7.5 mil e/ 12 km 10 many professional and amateur companies the t-junction. Turn left into prefer a quieter route cross Albert Naval hero. The Dockyard is also home to the through its doors and continues to provide Road into Duncan Road, turn left Nelson Road, left into Albany Mary Rose, a favourite of Henry VIII. wonderful theatre for Portsmouth. Also home into Wimbledon Park Road. At the Road and where Albany Road to Othello’s Café. bears left, turn right. At the end cross to Herbert Road, bear right B Monument to and turn left into St Ronan’s Road, 1 Start at the Visitors Centre at 8 Shortly after the No Entry t-junction go straight over into a (1806-1859) born in Portsmouth. Brunel was one G The second of Portsmouth’s Matcham short road and then right into then right into Old Bridge Road, left of the most versatile and audacious engineers of The Hard. A sign (for cars) turn right into 7 theatres, the Kings. This dignified and beautiful Albert Road where you will find and then first right into Craneswater the 19th century, responsible for the design of Herbert Street to use the theatre - with its Italian Renaissance style of the Kings Theatre on your right. G Park - here you can go either way to tunnels, bridges, railway lines and ships. underpass. reach Festing Road where you turn decor - has most original features intact. left and then 2nd right into Festing C Pre- booked tours of both theatres available. 9 Just before the underpass John Pounds (1766-1839) was born in Grove. Turn left into Road Portsmouth and his work in connection with the ends and sweeps to the right follow to junction where you will find H The author Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) lived at Lorne watch out for another exit on your education, feeding and clothing of hundreds of the entrance to the Cemetery on poor children of the district led, after his death, Lodge for 6 years from the age of 6. Rudyard is best known for right – you might miss it if you are 1011 your right. 5 6 his works of fiction including The Jungle Book, many short going too fast. From here follow 4 to the founding of the ‘Ragged Schools’. START stories and his poems including Mandalay, Gunga Din and If. the signs to Dickens’ Birthplace. D 3 D Charles Dickens (1812 –1870). Born in 17 Continue along Marmion 1 Portsmouth Dickens is much loved for his great I Thomas Ellis Owen (1805-1862) the renowned architect Road, turning left into Kent Road contribution to classical English literature. He is lived in Portsmouth. Examples of his work include The Friary at the junction. J Turn right into the quintessential Victorian author: his epic Queen’s Crescent and then left 2 and St Jude’s Church, others can also be seen as you cycle 12 stories, vivid characters and exhaustive into Sussex Terrace. along Queen’s Crescent, Sussex Terrace and Sussex Road. He 2 Cycle along The Hard until depiction of contemporary life are unforgettable. created charming vistas of Classical and Gothic architecture. 13 The Dickens Birthplace Museum is open from you reach the Isambard Kingdom 18 At the end turn right onto April to September. Monument near St Georges Kent Road, at the end turn right J Fred T Jane (1865-1916) lived in Church. B into Castle Road where you will Elphinstone Road, Portsmouth. He was the 15 Cycle along Albert Grove E Walking through the square you will pass the stop. K founding editor of reference books on (opposite the theatre) until you statue of Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Queen 3 Go down Butcher Street, warships (All the World's Fighting Ships) and reach Campbell Road. Turn right Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch at junction turn right into 19 Continue up Castle Road and aircraft (All the World’s Air-ships). and stop outside the 2nd house FINISH and the figurehead of a vast empire. She oversaw Kent Street, then left into along Great Southsea Street until on the right. H vast changes in British society and gave her name Aylward Street to the John 10 Retrace the route until you you reach Kings Road. Turn left. L to an age. K Peter Sellers CBE (1925-1980) was born on Pounds Centre. C come to Road (near the corner of Castle Road and Southsea Terrace. 16 Continue along Campbell 20 the cathedral). 20 At the end of Kings Road go 14 A British comedian and actor best known for his 4 Road, turn right into Wilson Continue along Aylward straight over the roundabout into roles in Dr. Strangelove and as Chief Inspector Street, turning right when you 11 Turn right at the next two Grove and then down Chelsea 16 Museum Road. M Clouseau in The Pink Panther film series. Sellers reach Queens Street. roundabouts. As soon as you Road. Take the 2nd right. At the rose to fame on the BBC Home Service radio have gone under the railway junction cross into Marmion Road You could follow Optional series The Goon Show. 5 At the junction move into bridge you will need to cross the Detour B High Street / Old 18 You could follow Optional 19 the right hand lane and cross traffic to get to Guildhall Square Portsmouth. 15 Detour A to Highland Road L H G Wells (1866-1946) was an English straight on into Edinburgh Road. where you must dismount. E 17 Cemetery. author best known for his work in the science Detour B Continue along 6 After the Cathedral and just 12 Push your bike across the fiction genre. As a young man he lived in Museum Road and turn left into FINISH before the roundabout turn left square to Guildhall Walk and Take the 2nd right at the junction Southsea and was apprenticed for two years in cross into Marmion Road. I High Street, stopping at the onto a cycle path in an stop outside the New Theatre START the drapery trade at ‘Edwin Hide’. The building Square (Grand Parade) and along underpass. ! Be careful at the Royal. F stood on the corner of Kings Road and St Broad Street into Old Portsmouth. top of the underpass where you Paul’s Road. will need to give way to traffic 13 Continue to the crossing to entering the dockyard. get to the other side of Winston M Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) worked Churchill Avenue and then use as a G.P. at 1 Bush Villas, Southsea where he 7 Cross carefully and then the cycle path (heading in the created his iconic characters Sherlock Holmes follow the cycle path next to the direction of the hotel / East). ©Portsmouth City Council and Doctor Watson. As well as being a physician Dockyard Wall until you reach a Turn right into Middle Street Designed and produced from aerial photography and ground research by walkingdistance(maps) ltd. All and author he was also a sportsman, political junction where you follow the and continue until you reach a rights reserved. 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