Welcome to the Oakcroft Chase Travel Plan Webpage! This page is designed to give you up to date travel information and make you aware of the transport options in your area.
On this page you can find information on:
- Your local area
- Sustainable travel voucher information
- Walking information and routes
- Cycling information and routes
- Bus stops, bus routes and bus timetables
- Rail information
- Petrol saving tips and Electric Charging locations
Much of the information is provided through direct links to other websites, this ensures that the information we give you is as up to date as possible.
Your local area
Oakcroft Chase is located approximately 1.5km (a 21 minute walk or 5 minute cycle) north of Stubbington Village Centre, where there is a range of local facilities including the library, community centre, pharmacy, shops, cafes and places of worship!
The map below shows the locations of a range of local amenities near to your home.
Sustainable Travel Information
Each address at Oakcroft Chase is entitled to a free £50 voucher* that can be used for either travel with First Buses or a Cycle voucher to use at your local Halfords Store in Fareham!
Contact us at travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com with your full name and address to confirm if you are eligible to claim a voucher. *One voucher available per address. Full Terms and Conditions can be found here.
Walking information and routes
Stubbington has a number of footways and Public Rights of Way (PRoW) routes for you to access nearby amenities, including Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve!
See the map below for more information about walking and cycling routes.
Walking has many benefits:
- Better health
- Improved strength
- Good for your mental health
- Lower stress levels
- Saves money!
- Great way to include physical activity into your daily routine!
Local walking groups
Walking groups are a great way of staying active and meeting new people in the area. Fareham has an active local walking for health group. To find out more follow this link: www.cfirst.org.uk/wellbeing/health-walks/ or call 01329 223140.
Cycling information and routes
Cycling from Oakcroft Chase is quick and easy. Did you know that you can cycle into Stubbington Village Centre in 5 minutes, Fareham Railway Station in 12 minutes and Fareham Town Centre in 14 minutes?
There are also plenty of local cycle routes available in the vicinity of your home. The local map, above, shows some of your closest cycle routes, with the route north along Peak Lane connecting to National Cycle Route 236, shown on the map below.
There are a range of other National Cycle Network routes near your home. You can see these routes on the map below.
To view this map in more detail, as well as nearby routes 2, 224 and 236 visit www.sustrans.org.uk/. These connections provide links to Fareham, Portsmouth and Southampton so plan your cycle journey today.
Your local bike shop is Solent Cycles in Fareham! Solent Cycles is only a 10-minute cycle away from Oakcroft Chase and offers bikes, clothing and accessories as well as a free bike check to ensure your bike is safe.
Fareham Halfords, which is on the way to Segensworth Roundabout is about a 20-minute cycle or 8-minute drive away.
Don’t forget each address can redeem a £50 cycle voucher for use on bikes and bike accessories from Halfords!
Bus stops, bus routes and bus timetables
The closest bus stops to the site are the ‘Sumar Close’ stops which can be found on Mays Lane just 200m (3 minutes’ walk) from your home. The following service serves the Sumar Close stops:
- The First Bus 5 which connects with Fareham (Bus Station and Rail Station) and Gosport half-hourly Monday-Sunday
Additional bus services are available from the ‘Stubbington Village’ bus stops in Stubbington Village Centre are accessible via a 21-minute walk or 5-minute cycle. Services from the Stubbington Village stops include:
- The First Bus 21 which connects Fareham, Peel Common, Stubbington and Hill Head every 1.5 hours Monday-Saturday
- The Bluestar 611 and 620, school services which connects Stubbington and Barton Peveril College once a day on school days
First Bus App
Worried about losing your ticket or not having enough change? Download the First Bus App which allows you to track live services – so you will know exactly how far away that particular bus is. The app will also tell you how busy that bus is allowing you to plan your journey!
For more information on bus routes and timetables near you visit:
- www.firstbus.co.uk/portsmouth-fareham-gosport for First Buses
- www.bluestarbus.co.uk/ for Bluestar
Don’t forget that you can redeem £50 worth of bus tickets with your sustainable travel voucher!
Rail information
Fareham Railway Station (FRM) is located approximately 3.7km north of your home at Oakcroft Chase; accessible within a 15-minute cycle via Peak Lane or a 10 minute bus journey on the 5 from Sumar Close.
From Fareham Railway Station, train services run regularly to key destinations such as:
- Southampton Central (35 minutes)
- Portsmouth Harbour (26 minutes)
- Brighton (1 hour 30 minutes)
- London Waterloo (2 hours)
Fareham Rail Station includes toilets, WiFi, a waiting room, telephone, and 266 sheltered and CCTV monitored cycle storage spaces.
For live departure information from Fareham Train Station, visit: https://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/FRM
Even better, National Rail offers a text service for when you are on the move. For more information visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/traintracker-text/
Using rail services as your chosen mode of transport is a great way of reaching your end destination via a stress free and traffic free journey. If you travel regularly by rail why not explore getting a railcard. It can provide you with money saving opportunities with the table below summarising some of the offers currently available. For more information visit www.railcard.co.uk/.
| Railcard | Discount | Eligibility | Cost | |
| 1 year | 3 years | |||
| 16-25 | 1/3 off most rail fares | Aged 16-25 or in full time education | £35 | £80 |
| 16-17 saver | 50% off more rail fares | Aged 16-17 | £35 | n/a |
| 26-30 | 1/3 off most rail fares | Aged 26-30 | £35 | n/a |
| Senior | 1/3 off most rail fares | Aged over 60 | £35 | £80 |
| Family and Friends | 1/3 off adult fares and 60% of child (5-15) fares | Up to 4 adults and 4 children on one card | £35 | £80 |
| Two Together | 1/3 off most adult rail fares for 2 named people travelling together | Two named adults (16+). Both must travel together | £35 | n/a |
| Network | 1/3 off adult rail and 60% off child fares in London and the South East | Aged 16+, must live in qualifying area | £35 | n/a |
| Veterans | 1/3 off most rail fares | UK armed forces veterans | £35 | £80 |
| Disabled | 1/3 off for cardholder + companion | Registered disability | £20 | £54 |
Take your bike on the train
If you’re a keen cyclist and fancy getting the train, then plan your journey with PlusBike! It’s a free resource tool with all the information you need to plan a stress free journey, including cycle parking and hire information. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/on-the-train/train-travel-with-bicycles/ for more information.
Travelling by car
Car share – join for free!
Save money by sharing costs with other people – a commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by carsharing as you share parking and petrol costs. Reduce stress and cut your carbon footprint at the same time. Visit https://liftshare.com/uk for more details.
EV charging
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the future. Buy an EV today and be more sustainable and cut emissions! It can often be cheaper too!
There are electric charging points located near to the site including:
- McDonalds, Newgate Lane
- Shell, Titchfield
- Tesco, Fareham
Visit www.zap-map.com/live/ for more information on available charging points to help plan your journeys.
Green driving tips:
Use these tips below to help you save money, reduce emissions and boost your fuel efficiency:
- Keep your car in good working order including making sure your tyres are the correct pressure
- Brake and accelerate gently. By anticipating the road ahead, drivers can brake and accelerate less, helping boost fuel efficiency.
- Drive in the correct gear. The rule of thumb is ‘high gear for low revs’ meaning less fuel consumed.
- Switch off the engine if you think you will be stationary for more than 2 minutes. Also avoid unnecessary revving or idling.
- Where possible Walk, Cycle, or take Public Transport to your destination!
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