{"id":"6abc2b1474f4e0fd67b94ee8","title":"Stage 03 Downend To Nelsons Monument","path":"information/find-a-walk/allan-king-way/stage-03-downend-to-nelsons-monument","contentMarkdown":"![](https://hampshire.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/api/aws/s3/site-content/e0ad4321-32a1-4597-b69c-bae757b6b8a0.jpg)\n\n# Stage 3\n## Downend to Nelson's Monument\n\n## Points of interest\n\n### Nelson's Monument\n\n![](https://hampshire.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/api/aws/s3/site-content/e0ad4321-32a1-4597-b69c-bae757b6b8a0.jpg)\n\nThe column on Portsdown Hill commemorates Nelson. Fort Nelson and the Royal Armouries museum sit beside it, with a cafe and wide views over Portsmouth Harbour.\n\n## Getting there\n\nDownend, A27 is reachable by public transport. See the start pin on the map for the grid reference and postcode.\n\n## Parking\n\nUse 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.\n\n## Next stage\n\n[Stage 4: Nelson's Monument to B2177 Roman Road](https://hampshire.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/information/find-a-walk/allan-king-way/stage-04-nelsons-monument-to-b2177-roman-road)","contentHtml":"<p><img src=\"https://hampshire.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/api/aws/s3/site-content/e0ad4321-32a1-4597-b69c-bae757b6b8a0.jpg\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<h1>Stage 3</h1>\n<h2>Downend to Nelson&#39;s Monument</h2>\n<h2>Points of interest</h2>\n<h3>Nelson&#39;s Monument</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://hampshire.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/api/aws/s3/site-content/e0ad4321-32a1-4597-b69c-bae757b6b8a0.jpg\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<p>The column on Portsdown Hill commemorates Nelson. Fort Nelson and the Royal Armouries museum sit beside it, with a cafe and wide views over Portsmouth Harbour.</p>\n<h2>Getting there</h2>\n<p>Downend, A27 is reachable by public transport. See the start pin on the map for the grid reference and postcode.</p>\n<h2>Parking</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<h2>Next stage</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://hampshire.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/information/find-a-walk/allan-king-way/stage-04-nelsons-monument-to-b2177-roman-road\">Stage 4: Nelson&#39;s Monument to B2177 Roman Road</a></p>\n"}