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# Stage 1
## Portchester Station to the Castle

## Points of interest

### Portchester Castle

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A Roman Saxon Shore fort with a Norman keep at the head of Portsmouth Harbour. The grounds and St Mary's Church are worth a visit if they are open. There is a cafe inside the walls.

### Portchester Lake

The tidal creek on your left as you follow the sea wall. At high tide the later shoreline path on stage 2 can flood.

## Getting there

Portchester Station is reachable by public transport. See the start pin on the map for the grid reference and postcode.

## Parking

Use the start pin on the map. This is a linear stage, so a second car, a bus or a taxi at the finish is needed unless you reverse the route.

## Next stage

[Stage 2: Portchester Castle to Downend](https://hampshire.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/information/find-a-walk/allan-king-way/stage-02-portchester-castle-to-downend)