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In 2025, Walk the Test Way for eight miles, from Horsebridge to Romsey in Hampshire, to raise funds for Mountbatten Hampshire.

What is the Walk the the Test Way eight mile route?

Much of this route follows the course of the old Andover to Southampton railway line, otherwise known as the 'Sprat and Winkle'. 

Pass the John of Gaunt pub, before continuing past one of the few remaining old railway stations, 'Horsebridge'. The station was closed in the 1960s as part of the Beeching closures and is now privately owned.

On to Lower Brook, cross the meadows and finish this section on grass tracks at the famous Mottisfont Abbey. This is a National Trust property whose walled kitchen garden holds the national collection of old-fashioned roses.

Then onwards to Romsey's Memorial Park, where there'll be a warm finish-line welcome and a medal!​

How to sign up to Walk the Test Way 

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Register to take part

via the Rotary Club of Romsey Test website

Or choose another walk from the following:

A Google Maps image of St Mary Bourne

25.5 miles

St Mary Bourne to Romsey

Bus at 7am 

Walk time: 8-10 hours

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Thatched pub and cottages in a Google Maps picture

16 miles 
Wherwell to Romsey

Bus at 9am

Walk time: 4-6 hours

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Google Maps image of houses and church in Stockbridge

11 miles
Stockbridge to Romsey

Bus at 10.30am

Walk time: 3-4 hours

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A village and hedges by Google Maps

8 miles
Horsebridge to Romsey

Bus at 11.30am

Walk time 2-3 hours

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A pretty old house from Google Maps

5 miles
Mottisfont to Romsey

Bus at 12.15pm

Walk time: 1-2 hours 

(photo: Google Maps)