Why Cycle? - Portsmouth
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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: [email protected] 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 dent 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. depen 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 tidal 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.
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