Gosport - Waterfront & Timespace

Navigating The Route

This is a circular Spy Mission around Gosport Waterfront & Timespace, with Agents helping undercover operative Cam O'Flage find the deactivation code and stop villainous recluse I. Malone from sabotaging the Spinnaker Tower.

The operation covers approximately 2 miles and should take around 2 hours to complete. You'll begin at the bottom of the pedestrian High Street near the fountain, opposite the ferry terminal, then follow parts of the seafront, the High Street and waterfront gardens as Cam O'Flage's hidden clues lead the way.

This Trail is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The ground is flat throughout.

Carefully cross the road at crossings where directed. One road crossing is very busy and has no crossing to help, so extra care is needed while keeping Mini Agents close.

Getting There

By car: Your mission begins at the bottom of the pedestrian High Street near the fountain, opposite the ferry terminal (PO12 1AA). The recommended parking is Walpole Park pay and display car park (PO12 1NH), a 5 minute walk away from the start. To reach the start, leave the car park on foot, turn right and follow South Street.

By public transport: Make your way to the ferry terminal, then head to the bottom of the pedestrian High Street near the fountain, opposite the ferry terminal, to begin the operation. The route is circular and returns to the start area.

Need the Loo?

Agents can find toilets after Clues 01 and 11, so there are useful comfort-stop opportunities near the beginning and later in the mission.

Bring Your Furry Sidekicks

If canine colleagues are joining your squad, keep them close throughout. 🐾

The route follows parts of the seafront, the High Street and waterfront gardens, with road crossings along the way. One road crossing is very busy and has no crossing to help, so leads are sensible around traffic and busier stretches.

Food & Drink Stops

Spy work is hungry business. There are various snack shops and cafes along the way, so your squad should have options for refuelling mid-operation.

If you prefer to bring your own supplies, pack a picnic to enjoy at Clues 14 or 20-21.

Want to Make a Day of It?

Timespace

The sundial called Timespace is inspired by Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. It casts a point of light at midday to reveal the date, while mosaics around the outside depict events in Gosport's history - exactly the sort of clever gadgetry Agents should approve of.

Nat Gonella Square and Gosport High Street

Outside the Town Hall is Nat Gonella Square, named after a famous musician. The route also follows the pedestrian High Street, where there are several clues and the Armillary Sundial at the end of the pedestrian area, making this a good stretch to revisit at a less undercover pace.

Burrow Island

Just offshore from Gosport sits tiny Burrow Island, often nicknamed 'Rat Island'. At low tide you can walk across to it, and over the years it has been used for a fort, a quarantine station and even burials - a suitably suspicious little extra for curious Agents.

George & Dragon passageway

The alleyway beside the George & Dragon was the site of Press Gang activity in the 18th and 19th centuries. A blue plaque on the pub refers to the passageway being refurbished by Hampshire County Council, so it's worth a slower look once the sabotage threat has been contained.

Carlton Road labyrinth

If you have time, make the optional stop to try the labyrinth in the small park on Carlton Road. It's a neat extra challenge for Mini Agents who still have code-cracking energy to burn.