The gems of northern Portsmouth

Walks, England, Hampshire, Portsmouth

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  • Welcome to Hilsea Station! Begin your journey by turning right onto Airport Service Road.

    Step 1: Welcome to Hilsea Station! Begin your journey by turning right onto Airport Service Road.

  • You’re on your way! Continue ahead and you’ll soon spot The Range.

    Step 2: You’re on your way! Continue ahead and you’ll soon spot The Range.

  • Almost there…

    Step 3: Almost there…

  • There it is, The Range. If you need a coffee break or toilet facilities, you’ll find them on the first floor.

    Step 4: There it is, The Range. If you need a coffee break or toilet facilities, you’ll find them on the first floor.

  • Ready to continue? Head towards the roundabout. Can you see the two blue, rather bizarre-looking pillars?

    Step 5: Ready to continue? Head towards the roundabout. Can you see the two blue, rather bizarre-looking pillars?

  • Let’s take a closer look. These pillars are the remaining parts of a former gas holder from the Rudmore Gasworks.

    Step 6: Let’s take a closer look. These pillars are the remaining parts of a former gas holder from the Rudmore Gasworks.

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