The Test Way
Stockbridge, Test Valley
A 44-mile long-distance walking route from Inkpen Beacon to Eling, following the River Test. It passes through Stockbridge, Mottisfont and Romsey on the way.
Highlights
- 44-mile long-distance route
- Stockbridge, Mottisfont and Romsey on the route
- Shorter sections for half-day walks
Good to know
- The route guide is published by Test Valley Borough Council
- Part Five runs from West Down, Chilbolton, to Stockbridge
Getting there
The Test Way, Long-distance walking route, with the Stockbridge section starting in the village, SO20 6EUParking: Park in the village or in the public car parks, and check the Test Valley route guide for parking near each section.
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Nearby
Danebury Ring
An Iron Age hill fort and Local Nature Reserve above the Test Valley, managed by Hampshire County Council. Its ramparts and the gateway can still be seen, and the site has walking routes with views over the valley.
Mottisfont
Maud Russell's 1930s neo-classical interiors sit in an 18th-century house with medieval origins, set in gardens known for the Rose Garden, the Winter Garden and snowdrops. The gallery hosts changing art exhibitions.
Rooksbury Mill Local Nature Reserve
A local nature reserve on two lakes fed by the River Anton, just south of Andover town centre and next to Watermills Park. Wet woodland, chalk grassland and streams make up its varied habitats.