Self Guided Local Walks
- Walk 1 - Holly Hill - duration 1 hr 15 mins
- Walk 2 - Whiteley Woods - duration 40 mins to1hr
- Walk 3 - Titchfield Abbey - duration 40 mins to1hr
- Walk 4 - Warsash Common - duration 30 to 45 mins
- Walk 5 - Portchester Castle - duration 30 to 40 mins
- Walk 6 - Swanwick Nature Reserve - duration 45mins to 1hr 15 mins
- Walk 7 - Brownwich - duration 40 mins to1hr
- Walk 8 - Portchester Common - duration 1hr to1hr 30 mins
- Walk 9 - River Hamble - duration 1hr to 1hr 30 mins
- Walk 10 - Titchfield Canal - duration 1hr 30 mins to 2 hrs
- Walk 11 - Hook - duration 1hr 30 mins to 2 hrs
- Walk 12 - Funtley - duration 1hr 30 mins to 2 hrs
- Walk 13 - Wallington River - duration 1hr 10 mins to 1hr 40 mins
- Walk 14 - Hook Lake - duration 1hr 5 mins to 1hr 30 mins
- Walk 15 - Cams Hill - duration 1hr to 1hr 30 mins
Walking to Health FBC
The Test Way
This is a 44 mile long walking route that will take you from the high chalk downs at Inkpen, and will follow the course of the River Test to Eling where its waters become tidal and then flow into Southampton Water. This is Hampshire's longest chalk stream, world famous for trout fishing. The walk has been divided into 8 sections, each providing a good day-out. There are water meadows, tidal marshes, riverbank walks, steep hills or woodlands. The route passes through picturesque villages littered with listed buildings, houses and churches. It is well sign posted and waymarked. Horse-riders and cyclists can also use some parts. Parts of this walk following a railway line built in the 1860s on a canal bed. The Test Way
Recommended Maps
Ordnance Survey Explorer maps at 1:25,0000 scale
158 (Newbury & Hungerford)
131 (Romsey, Andover & Test Valley)
OL22 (New Forest)
The Keble Way
"The Keble Way" is an 18 mile walk between Romsey and the Itchen Valley that joins with "The Clarendon Way" and "The Monarchs Way" which once formed part of the ancient Royal Forest of Bere Ashley. The Keble Way Brochure
The Test Valley Tour
The Test Valley Tour is a series of walks and cycle routes which have been published on easy to follow weatherproof cards. Many of them pass through pretty villages and offer ideal rest stops at country inns. The routes, which are suitable for all abilities from families to serious off-road cyclists, can be bought individually or in packs from Romsey Tourist Information Centre. There are several cycling events held throughout the year aiming to attract leisure riders and enthusiasts to explore the country lanes and tracks. The Ordnance Survey Explorer map No 131 gives full coverage of most of Test Valley and is recommended as the best map for walkers to use. The routes are available in packs and can be purchased from the Tourist Information Centre.
Cycling the Test Valley
Test Valley Borough Council and Gorrick are pleased to announce four cycling events in 2009, two on-road and two off-road. They feature fully way marked circular routes with a choice of distances and are non-competitive. Take in the fantastic scenery of Hampshire with its picturesque villages and quiet country tracks and roads whilst enjoying some great cycling. Test Valley Tour
Poetry Trails
There are two Poetry Trial walks around Romsey. Poetry Trail One starts at the Romsey Heritage & Visitor Centre, and takes you along the picturesque streets or Romsey and through the War Memorial Park. This area has been the inspiration for around 40 poems along the trail. Poetry Trail Two starts from the statue of the first Lord Palmerston in the town and there are around 12 poems to spot along this route. Further details are available at the Romsey Heritage & Visitor Centre.
Romsey Heritage Trail
Further details of the trail are available Romsey Heritage Trail.
Other local walks
Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 January 2009 22:19
