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The Test Way, St Mary Bourne to Longparish Distance: 5.5 miles Start: St Mary Bourne A 44 mile long-distance walking route takes you from its dramatic start, high on the chalk downs at Inkpen, to follow much of the course of the River Test to Eling where its tidal waters flow into Southampton Water. This is without doubt Hampshire's longest and finest chalk stream, world famous for its superb trout fishing The way has been divided into 8 sections, each providing a really good day-out. Choose between water meadows or tidal marshes, riverbank picnics or cosy pubs, steep hills with exhilarating views or cool peaceful woodland. The route passes through some of the most picturesque villages in Hampshire, strewn with listed buildings, historic churches and houses. It is well sign posted and waymarked. Horse-riders and cyclists can also use some parts. Directions Over the river, you can walk the farm tracks crossing one of the great prehistoric roads, the Harrow Way. Pass through more farmland and around the beautiful eastern edge of Harewood Forest, a remnant of ancient coppiced woodland. You will then come to Longparish with its many listed buildings, including the early 13th century church of St Nicholas. The path brings you straight to The Plough pub garden. Test Way - St. Mary Bourne to Longparish (! (! Route Start (! (!S (!S Footpath ( ! Bridleway / Restricted byway ( ! Byway Open to All Traffic ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! ( ! (! ( ! ( ! (! (! (! (! (! (! ( ! ( ! (! (! ( ! ( ! (! (! (! (! (! !( (! (! (! 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 Miles © Crown copyright and database rights 2017 Ordnance Survey [100019180]. Use of this data is subject to terms and conditions. You are granted a non-exclusive, nroyalty free, revocable licence solely to view the Licensed Data for non-commercial purposes for the period during which HCC makes it available. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute, sell or otherwise make available the Licensed Data to third parties in any form. Third party rights to enforce the terms of this licence shall be reserved to Ordnance Survey.

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Parish Churches of the Test Valley
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