GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Fareham Creek Trail Walk

3.98 miles (6.4 km)

This walk takes you from Fareham to Portchester Castle along the lovely Fareham Creek.
The walk includes a section along a surfaced easy access trail with some fine views over Portsmouth Harbour for the duration of the route. Other highlights on walk include the impressive Cams Hall and the historic Portchester Castle at the end (more details and photos below).
You can start the walk east of the town centre and then follow the waymarks south and then east to Wicor Pier before coming to the castle.

Fareham Creek OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Fareham Creek Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

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Fareham Creek - geograph.org.uk - 4362755

The estuary banks in Fareham stand out as the sole remaining undeveloped areas within the entirety of Portsmouth Harbour. Preserved in their natural state, they boast wooded banks and grasslands, earning designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to their significance for wildlife. Along the trail, visitors can observe a diverse array of bird species, particularly waders. Keep an ear out for the distinctive calls of Oystercatchers and Redshanks, which add a haunting atmosphere to the surroundings. The tidal creek serves as a sanctuary where seabirds coexist with a multitude of modern boats and naval warships.

Cams Hall - geograph.org.uk - 4356990

Cams Hall. The estate's origins trace back to the Domesday Book. Recently restored, the Georgian mansion, along with its ancillary buildings and contemporary additions, has been repurposed into the present-day business park. The trail follows the public footpath bordering the golf club, which now occupies much of the former estate's grounds. As you progress along the path, you'll emerge from the surrounding trees and bushes, offering picturesque vistas of the estuary. A modern restaurant, designed to emulate the original water mill, is slated for construction near the bustling Delme roundabout at the estuary's terminus.

Lower Quay - Fareham - geograph.org.uk - 690221

Lower Quay. Fareham has a rich history as a bustling commercial sailing port. Many old mills and waterside structures still stand along the quay, adding charm and character to the area. These historic buildings have been repurposed for contemporary uses, while small boatyards along the water's edge continue to flourish, catering to leisure sailors and maintaining the area's maritime heritage.

Fareham Creek - geograph.org.uk - 1236324

Fareham Creek

Looking across Fareham Lake - geograph.org.uk - 6175266

Looking across Fareham Lake

Portchester castle 04

Portchester castle. The Grade I listed building was probably founded in the late 11th century and taken under royal control in 1154.  Occupying a commanding position at the head of Portsmouth Harbour, in the medieval period Portchester was an important port.

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