Southampton Common Explorer

Walks, England, Hampshire, Southampton

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  • The walk starts here at Southampton Central Station. As you exit please turn right & follow Southbrook Road.

    Step 1: The walk starts here at Southampton Central Station. As you exit please turn right & follow Southbrook Road.

  • Step 2: Southampton Central is well served by trains, including those to & from Bristol, London, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Weymouth, Southsea & more. Local buses depart from the nearby central bus station.

  • Follow the path along Wyndham Place & then turn left along Commercial Road.

    Step 3: Follow the path along Wyndham Place & then turn left along Commercial Road.

  • On the wall to your left you may spot The Flash superhero mosaic. These are dotted around the city & are by artist Will Rosie.

    Step 4: On the wall to your left you may spot The Flash superhero mosaic. These are dotted around the city & are by artist Will Rosie.

  • Cross over Commercial Road & then turn onto Hill Lane.

    Step 5: Cross over Commercial Road & then turn onto Hill Lane.

  • Continue straight on Hill Lane until you reach Southampton Common.

    Step 6: Continue straight on Hill Lane until you reach Southampton Common.

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