Walking Hampshire's Test Way - Malcolm Leatherdale

A guidebook to walking the Test Way between Inkpen Beacon in the North Wessex Downs and Eling Tide Mill near Southampton Water. Covering 71km (44 miles), this riverside route makes a gentle 8-day walk, though stages can be combined into a shorter 2-3 day overall journey. Also included are 15 circular day walks exploring the chalk downs and rolling countryside in and around the Test valley.

The Test Way is described in 8 stages of 5-14km (3-9 miles) in length, while the day walks range from 6-14km (4-9 miles). All the described routes can be walked year-round and are suitable for walkers of all abilities, taking between 2 and 4 hours to complete.

• 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
• GPX files available to download
• Refreshment and public transport options are given for each walk
• Information on local history, geology and wildlife
• Easy access from Newbury, Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton