North Common Loop

Walks, England, Hampshire, Southampton
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North Common Loop

Southampton

by myjourney

  • 45 minutes / 3.8km
  • 39

A circular route around the north side of the Common starting at Boldrewood Innovation Campus. Enjoy the nature on the route to unwind.

  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public transport

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  1. This lovely loop starts at the Boldrewood Innovation Campus.

    Step 1: This lovely loop starts at the Boldrewood Innovation Campus.

  2. Exit the campus and turn left onto Burgess Road.

    Step 2: Exit the campus and turn left onto Burgess Road.

  3. Continue straight along the road.

    Step 3: Continue straight along the road.

  4. You will soon see a petrol station up ahead. Just before it, cross the road to reach the entrance to Southampton Common.

    Step 4: You will soon see a petrol station up ahead. Just before it, cross the road to reach the entrance to Southampton Common.

  5. Head into Southampton Common using the Lovers Walk Path Entrance.

    Step 5: Head into Southampton Common using the Lovers Walk Path Entrance.

  6. Step 6: It’s the largest of Southampton’s open spaces & it dates back to 1228, although it is possible that the areas’ status as a Common dates back to 500AD.

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