Breakfast at Port Solent - Sunday 29th June
Discussion
Started a specific thread for the breakfast.
the suggestion was that we all met in Wickham Square for a short 20 minute drive to Port Solent.
OK... The route that I took was 12.8 miles and just over 20 mins.
Set off from Wickham Square (PO17 5JN) from the North East 'Tea Room end' along bridge street on to the B2177 to Southwick.
Stay on the B2177 following signs for Cosham/Portsmouth. (Do not follow the Red sign to Southwick Park).
Remain on B2177 and go up Southwick Road where you will see the RADAR masts on your right. (Qinetiq Test Site). The big grey RADARs are the test site for the Royal Navy's new Type 45 Destroyer...Actual size..
At the top of the hill go around the roundabout following the Brown sign for 'Royal Armouries' (3rd exit) The road is not numbered but called the 'James Callaghan Drive'.
The RADARs will now be on your right with excellent views of Portsmouth Harbour and the Isle of Wight on your left.
Pass Fort Southwick on your right and a few miles later Fort Nelson, the home of the 'Royal Armouries Museum'
Follow 'James Callaghan Drive' down the hill untill you reach the lights for joining the A27.
Turn left heading for 'Portsmouth', 'Havant' and Portchester.
Stay on A27 through Portchester still heading for Portsmouth.
Look out for the Brown sign indicating 'Port Solent'. Turn right at the lights and drive in to Port solent.
Meet at the first car park on your right.
If we leave Wickham Square at 0815 we will be at Port Solent in good time for the 0900 opening of Lloyds Bar, part of the Wetherspoon chain. (PO6 4TP).
If anyone knows how to transfer this thread to the main 'Gassing Station section then go ahead.
1. Phoenix Red
2. TJW 110
the suggestion was that we all met in Wickham Square for a short 20 minute drive to Port Solent.
OK... The route that I took was 12.8 miles and just over 20 mins.
Set off from Wickham Square (PO17 5JN) from the North East 'Tea Room end' along bridge street on to the B2177 to Southwick.
Stay on the B2177 following signs for Cosham/Portsmouth. (Do not follow the Red sign to Southwick Park).
Remain on B2177 and go up Southwick Road where you will see the RADAR masts on your right. (Qinetiq Test Site). The big grey RADARs are the test site for the Royal Navy's new Type 45 Destroyer...Actual size..
At the top of the hill go around the roundabout following the Brown sign for 'Royal Armouries' (3rd exit) The road is not numbered but called the 'James Callaghan Drive'.
The RADARs will now be on your right with excellent views of Portsmouth Harbour and the Isle of Wight on your left.
Pass Fort Southwick on your right and a few miles later Fort Nelson, the home of the 'Royal Armouries Museum'
Follow 'James Callaghan Drive' down the hill untill you reach the lights for joining the A27.
Turn left heading for 'Portsmouth', 'Havant' and Portchester.
Stay on A27 through Portchester still heading for Portsmouth.
Look out for the Brown sign indicating 'Port Solent'. Turn right at the lights and drive in to Port solent.
Meet at the first car park on your right.
If we leave Wickham Square at 0815 we will be at Port Solent in good time for the 0900 opening of Lloyds Bar, part of the Wetherspoon chain. (PO6 4TP).
If anyone knows how to transfer this thread to the main 'Gassing Station section then go ahead.
1. Phoenix Red
2. TJW 110
Edited by Phoenix Red on Sunday 15th June 12:58
Edited by Phoenix Red on Sunday 15th June 14:53
Thejimreaper said:
Are none of you guys planning on coming for a hoon up to V Waters on Sunday?
I would but I am at a wedding at Chicksands in Bedfordshire on Saturday where there will be servicemen from all three services, all trying to out drink each other.....What could possibly go wrong????
Sat night .
Weather looks OK for tomorrow. Only a few of us turning up so hopefully we won't lose anyone on the drive from Wickham to Port Solent. (And it won't take too long for breakfast to be served.......even for Lloyds Bar).
See you tomorrow.
Dave
See you tomorrow.
Dave
Edited by Phoenix Red on Saturday 28th June 12:20
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