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Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Portsmouth Tourist Information Office on Local road(s) (West)

109 yds

 

0.1

Continue (West) on B2154

0.5 mi

Southsea

0.6

Turn RIGHT (South-West) onto A3

0.5 mi

 

1.1

Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto Local road(s)

0.2 mi

 

1.2

*Check Timetable* Take Portsmouth - Fishbourne (West)

   

1.2

Take Local road(s) (South)

0.2 mi

 

1.4

At Fishbourne, turn RIGHT (South-West) onto B3331

0.5 mi

 

1.8

Turn RIGHT (West) onto A3054

1.1 mi

Wootton Bridge

3.0

Turn RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s)

2.9 mi

Whippingham

5.9

Bear LEFT (West) onto B3321

0.6 mi

East Cowes

6.6

Turn LEFT (West) onto A3021

0.1 mi

 

6.7

*Check Timetable* Take Southampton - East Cowes (North-West)

 

Southampton

6.7

Take Local road(s) (North)

0.7 mi

Southampton

7.4

At Southampton, stay on Local road(s)

153 yds

 

7.5

Turn RIGHT (North) onto A3024

0.2 mi

 

7.7

Turn LEFT (West) onto Local road(s)

4.0 mi

Rownhams

11.7

At Rownhams, stay on Local road(s)

2.7 mi

 

14.4

Bear LEFT (West) onto A27

0.4 mi

Romsey

14.8

Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto Local road(s)

1.3 mi

Ampfield

16.0

Turn LEFT (West) onto A3090

0.1 mi

Romsey

16.2

Turn RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s)

3.6 mi

Braishfield

19.8

At Michelmersh, stay on Local road(s)

0.8 mi

 

20.6

Turn LEFT (South) onto A3057

0.1 mi

Timsbury

20.7

Turn RIGHT (West) onto Local road(s)

0.7 mi

Mottisfont

21.4

At Mottisfont, stay on Local road(s)

65 yds

 

21.5

Arrive Mottisfont Abbey and Gardens

   

MOTTISFONT ABBEY GARDEN, HOUSE & ESTATE, Mottisfont, nr Romsey Hampshire SO51 0LP

Set amidst glorious countryside along the River Test, this 12th-century Augustinian priory was converted into a private house after the Dissolution, and still retains the spring or 'font' from which its name is derived. The abbey contains a drawing room decorated by Rex Whistler and Derek Hill's 20th-century picture collection, but the key attraction is the grounds with magnificent trees, walled gardens and National Collection of Roses. The estate includes Mottisfont village and surrounding farmland and woods

4˝ml NW of Romsey, 1ml W of A3057

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Mottisfont Abbey and Gardens on Local road(s) (South)

65 yds

 

0.1

At Mottisfont, stay on Local road(s)

0.7 mi

 

0.8

Turn LEFT (North) onto A3057

0.1 mi

Brook

0.9

Turn RIGHT (East) onto Local road(s)

0.8 mi

Michelmersh

1.7

At Michelmersh, stay on Local road(s)

2.1 mi

 

3.8

At Braishfield, stay on Local road(s)

4.0 mi

 

7.8

Turn LEFT (North) onto A3090

120 yds

Olivers Battery

7.9

At Standon, bear LEFT (North) onto Local road(s)

3.8 mi

 

11.7

Turn LEFT (East) onto B3040

0.7 mi

Winchester

12.4

Arrive Winchester

   

WINCHESTER CITY MILL, Bridge Street, Winchester Hampshire SO23 8EJ

Built over the river in 1744, the mill has a delightful small island garden and an impressive mill-race. The water-wheel was renovated in 1995 as the first phase of a restoration programme

At foot of High Street, beside City Bridge

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Winchester on B3335 (South-West)

0.7 mi

 

0.7

Turn LEFT (East) onto Local road(s)

0.9 mi

 

1.7

At M3 J10, bear RIGHT (East) onto A272

153 yds

 

1.7

Turn RIGHT (South) onto Local road(s)

2.2 mi

 

3.9

At Morestead, stay on Local road(s)

6.9 mi

 

10.9

At Kilmeston, stay on Local road(s)

1.7 mi

 

12.5

At Hinton Ampner, stay on Local road(s)

0.2 mi

 

12.7

Arrive Hinton Ampner Gardens

   

HINTON AMPNER GARDEN, Bramdean, nr Alresford Hampshire SO24 0LA

Scented plants, unexpected vistas and glorious countryside combine to provide year-round interest in this splendid 20th-century shrub garden. The garden achieves the vision of tranquillity of its creator, Ralph Dutton, by uniting a formal design with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades. The house, which is lived in by a tenant family, was restored after a fire in 1960 and displays Ralph Dutton's fine collection of Regency furniture

On A272, 1ml W of Bramdean village, 8ml E of Winchester, leave M3 at exit 9 and follow signs to Petersfield

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Hinton Ampner Gardens on Local road(s) (North)

0.2 mi

 

0.2

At Hinton Ampner, stay on Local road(s)

4.2 mi

 

4.3

Continue (East) on A32

174 yds

East Tisted

4.4

At West Meon, bear RIGHT (South) onto Local road(s)

6.7 mi

 

11.1

Bear RIGHT (South-East) onto B2070

0.2 mi

Petersfield

11.4

Continue (South-East) on Local road(s)

0.7 mi

 

12.0

At Buriton, stay on Local road(s)

1.7 mi

 

13.8

Turn RIGHT (South) onto B2146

3.7 mi

South Harting

17.4

Turn LEFT (South-East) onto Local road(s)

0.4 mi

 

17.8

Arrive Uppark

   

UPPARK, South Harting, Petersfield West Sussex GU31 5QR

A late 17th-century house, set high on the South Downs and with magnificent views. The elegant mid-18th-century interior has been fully restored after the disastrous 1989 fire and houses a collection of Grand Tour paintings, as well as fine ceramics, textiles and furniture rescued from the fire. There are interesting and evocative servants' rooms below stairs, shown as they were in 1874 when H.G. Wells's mother was housekeeper. The garden is laid out in the Picturesque style, primarily foliage with flowering shrubs and underplanted with bulbs, perennials and herbaceous plants. An award-winning multimedia exhibition, sponsored by Royal SunAlliance, tells the story of the fire and subsequent restoration.

5ml SE of Petersfield on B2146, 1˝ml S of South Harting

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Uppark on Local road(s) (North-West)

0.4 mi

 

0.4

Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto B2146

0.9 mi

South Harting

1.3

Turn RIGHT (East) onto Local road(s)

2.2 mi

 

3.5

At Elsted, stay on Local road(s)

1.4 mi

Treyford

4.9

At Treyford, stay on Local road(s)

2.3 mi

Didling

7.2

At Bepton, stay on Local road(s)

2.4 mi

 

9.6

Turn RIGHT (South) onto A286

0.3 mi

Cocking

9.9

Turn LEFT (North) onto Local road(s)

2.9 mi

 

12.8

Turn RIGHT (East) onto A272

3.7 mi

 

16.6

Bear LEFT (North-East) onto A285

0.2 mi

 

16.8

At Petworth, turn LEFT (North) onto A283

0.1 mi

 

17.0

Turn LEFT (West) onto Local road(s)

120 yds

 

17.0

Arrive Petworth House

   

PETWORTH HOUSE AND PARK, Petworth West Sussex GU28 0AE

A magnificent late 17th-century mansion and beautiful park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. The house contains the Trust's finest collection of pictures, with works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, as well as ancient and neo-classical sculpture, fine furniture and carving by Grinling Gibbons. The servants' quarters contain interesting kitchens and other servants' rooms. On weekdays, additional rooms are open to visitors by kind permission of Lord & Lady Egremont

In centre of Petworth (A272/A283) [197: SU976218]; house car park well signposted, car parks for house and park on A283; pedestrian access from Petworth town and from A272. No vehicles in park

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Petworth House on Local road(s) (East)

120 yds

 

0.1

Turn LEFT (North) onto A283

0.3 mi

 

0.4

Bear LEFT (North) onto Local road(s)

2.7 mi

Balls Cross

3.1

At Balls Cross, stay on Local road(s)

2.2 mi

Balls Cross

5.3

At Kirdford, stay on Local road(s)

3.4 mi

Wisborough Green

8.7

At Newpound Common, turn RIGHT (South) onto B2133

0.8 mi

 

9.5

Turn LEFT (East) onto A272

0.3 mi

 

9.8

Turn LEFT (North) onto Local road(s)

2.3 mi

Five Oaks

12.1

Turn RIGHT (South) onto A29

0.4 mi

Bognor Regis

12.5

Turn LEFT (East) onto Local road(s)

2.4 mi

Barns Green

14.9

At Barns Green, stay on Local road(s)

2.9 mi

 

17.8

At Southwater, stay on Local road(s)

7.6 mi

 

25.5

Turn LEFT (North-East) onto B2110

3.3 mi

Handcross

28.8

Continue (East) on Local road(s)

1.5 mi

 

30.3

Bear RIGHT (South) onto B2036

0.2 mi

Brook Street

30.5

Bear LEFT (East) onto Local road(s)

0.2 mi

 

30.7

At Balcombe, stay on Local road(s)

2.7 mi

Ardingly

33.4

At Ardingly, turn LEFT (North) onto B2028

0.3 mi

Selsfield Common

33.7

Bear RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s)

2.2 mi

 

35.9

At West Hoathley, stay on Local road(s)

0.8 mi

 

36.6

At Sharpthorne, stay on Local road(s)

2.9 mi

 

39.6

Arrive Standen

   

STANDEN, East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4NE

A family house of the 1890s, designed by Philip Webb, friend of William Morris, and a showpiece of the Arts & Crafts Movement. It is decorated throughout with Morris carpets, fabric and wallpaper, complemented by contemporary paintings, tapestries and furniture. The house retains many of its original electrical fittings. A beautiful hillside garden gives fine views and there are delightful woodland walks

2ml S of East Grinstead, signposted from B2110 (Turners Hill road)

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Standen on Local road(s) (West)

0.7 mi

 

0.7

At Saint Hill, stay on Local road(s)

0.7 mi

 

1.4

Turn LEFT (South-West) onto B2110

0.8 mi

Turners Hill

2.2

Bear LEFT (South-West) onto Local road(s)

1.8 mi

 

4.0

At Selsfield Common, turn LEFT (South) onto B2028

1.6 mi

 

5.6

Turn LEFT (East) onto Local road(s)

120 yds

 

5.6

Arrive Wakehurst Place

   

WAKEHURST PLACE, Ardingly, nr Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6TN

Often described as one of the most beautiful gardens in England, Wakehurst contains a series of ornamental features with many plants from across the world providing year-round colour and interest. Extensive woodlands, including an informal arboretum and secluded valley, offer delightful walks. Information about the garden and its many interesting features is available within the Elizabethan mansion. The Loder Valley nature reserve may also be visited by permit (24 hours' notice required)

1˝ml NW of Ardingly, on B2028

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Wakehurst Place on Local road(s) (West)

120 yds

 

0.1

Turn LEFT (South) onto B2028

1.5 mi

 

1.6

At Ardingly, turn RIGHT (West) onto Local road(s)

2.7 mi

Balcombe

4.3

At Balcombe, stay on Local road(s)

0.2 mi

 

4.5

Bear RIGHT (North) onto B2036

0.2 mi

Worth

4.7

Bear LEFT (West) onto Local road(s)

1.5 mi

 

6.2

Continue (West) on B2110

1.7 mi

Handcross

7.9

Turn LEFT (South-East) onto B2114

0.4 mi

 

8.3

Turn RIGHT (South) onto Local road(s)

43 yds

 

8.3

Arrive Nymans Garden

   

NYMANS GARDEN, Handcross, nr Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6EB

One of the great gardens of the Sussex Weald, and still retaining much of its distinctive family style in the historic collection of plants, shrubs and trees. This is reflected also in the surrounding estate, with its woodland walks and wild garden, and in the many rare and exotic species collected from overseas. The Messel family's creative character is much in evidence in Lady Rosse's library, drawing room and forecourt garden

On B2114 at Handcross, 4˝ml S of Crawley, just off London--Brighton M23/A23

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Nymans Garden on Local road(s) (North)

43 yds

 

0.1

Turn RIGHT (East) onto B2114

0.9 mi

 

0.9

Turn RIGHT (South) onto Local road(s)

1.6 mi

 

2.4

Turn RIGHT (West) onto B2115

0.9 mi

Warninglid

3.3

Turn LEFT (South) onto Local road(s)

4.5 mi

Wineham

7.8

At Twineham, stay on Local road(s)

1.4 mi

 

9.2

Turn RIGHT (West) onto B2116

0.1 mi

 

9.3

Turn LEFT (South) onto Local road(s)

3.7 mi

Fulking

13.0

At Fulking, stay on Local road(s)

1.2 mi

 

14.2

At Poynings, stay on Local road(s)

2.8 mi

 

17.0

At junction, stay on Local road(s)

2.2 mi

Preston

19.2

Continue (South) on A2010

0.2 mi

 

19.4

Continue (South) on B2120

120 yds

 

19.4

Continue (South) on B2121

0.5 mi

 

19.9

At Brighton, bear RIGHT (South) onto A2010

0.2 mi

 

20.1

Turn LEFT (East) onto A259

0.3 mi

Rottingdean

20.4

Turn RIGHT (South) onto Local road(s)

65 yds

 

20.4

Arrive Brighton Tourist Information Office

   

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Brighton Tourist Information Office on Local road(s) (North)

65 yds

 

0.1

Turn LEFT (West) onto A259

0.3 mi

Hove

0.3

Turn RIGHT (North) onto A2010

0.2 mi

 

0.5

At Brighton, bear LEFT (North) onto B2121

0.5 mi

 

1.0

Continue (North) on B2120

120 yds

Hove

1.1

Continue (North) on A2010

0.2 mi

 

1.3

Continue (North) on Local road(s)

2.2 mi

Poynings

3.4

At junction, stay on Local road(s)

2.8 mi

Poynings

6.3

At Poynings, stay on Local road(s)

1.2 mi

 

7.5

At Fulking, stay on Local road(s)

1.0 mi

 

8.4

At Edburton, stay on Local road(s)

1.5 mi

 

9.9

Bear LEFT (South-West) onto A2037

1.4 mi

Upper Beeding

11.3

At Upper Beeding, bear RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s)

1.3 mi

 

12.6

At Steyning, stay on Local road(s)

1.1 mi

 

13.7

Turn LEFT (West) onto A283

2.9 mi

 

16.6

Turn RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s)

2.4 mi

Ashington

19.0

Bear RIGHT (West) onto B2139

0.8 mi

Storrington

19.9

Turn RIGHT (West) onto A283

0.1 mi

Wiggonholt

20.0

Turn LEFT (South) onto Local road(s)

0.5 mi

 

20.5

Turn LEFT (West) onto B2139

5.8 mi

Rackham

26.3

Continue (South-West) on A29

0.2 mi

Bognor Regis

26.5

Turn RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s)

1.0 mi

Madehurst

27.5

At Madehurst, stay on Local road(s)

0.9 mi

 

28.5

Turn RIGHT (West) onto A29

0.8 mi

Bognor Regis

29.2

Turn RIGHT (West) onto Local road(s)

2.4 mi

 

31.6

At Eartham, stay on Local road(s)

1.7 mi

 

33.3

Bear LEFT (West) onto A285

1.1 mi

Halnaker

34.4

At Halnaker, bear RIGHT (West) onto Local road(s)

3.7 mi

 

38.1

At Lavant, continue (West) on A286

0.2 mi

West Dean

38.3

Continue (West) on Local road(s)

1.4 mi

West Stoke

39.7

At West Stoke, stay on Local road(s)

0.9 mi

 

40.7

At Woodend, stay on Local road(s)

1.0 mi

 

41.6

Bear RIGHT (West) onto B2146

0.3 mi

Walderton

42.0

At Funtington, bear LEFT (West) onto Local road(s)

8.0 mi

 

50.0

At junction, turn LEFT (West) onto A27

2.1 mi

Portsmouth

52.1

Bear LEFT (South) onto A2030

0.4 mi

 

52.5

Turn RIGHT (West) onto Local road(s)

1.8 mi

Hilsea

54.3

Turn LEFT (South) onto A288

0.5 mi

Southsea

54.8

Bear RIGHT (West) onto Local road(s)

0.5 mi

 

55.3

Turn LEFT (South) onto A2047

0.1 mi

 

55.5

Turn RIGHT (West) onto B2152

0.3 mi

Portsea

55.7

Turn LEFT (South) onto Local road(s)

0.9 mi

Fratton

56.7

At Portsmouth, stay on Local road(s)

0.5 mi

 

57.2

Turn LEFT (South-East) onto B2154

0.1 mi

Southsea

57.3

Bear LEFT (East) onto Local road(s)

109 yds

 

57.4

Arrive Portsmouth Tourist Information Office

   
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