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County Council endeavours to maintain all rights of way to a high standard, additional resources are are resources additional standard, high a to way of rights all maintain to endeavours Council County

Small Grants Scheme. The routes described have been put forward by the Parish Council. Whilst the the Whilst Council. Parish the by forward put been have described routes The Scheme. Grants Small

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of the river. The chosen routes include sections of village village of sections include routes chosen The river. the of the church and the Plough. The pubs may allow parking by by parking allow may pubs The Plough. the and church the

memorable views of the old cottages, the landscape and and landscape the cottages, old the of views memorable

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Test Way links the settlements and provides some some provides and settlements the links Way Test Parking

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more details on all the walks and on the limited public transport transport public limited the on and walks the all on details more

The village website has a wealth of useful information, including including information, useful of wealth a has website village The Useful contacts Useful

Riverdance walk To ensure that the countryside is protected for future 3.5 miles; 1.5 hours; 2 stiles generations be sure to:

This walk offers a chance to see some attractive parts • Be safe – wear suitable clothing and shoes and of the village and stunning views of the river from the take care when crossing roads many bridges. How many can you count? • Plan ahead and follow any signs Start in the car park opposite the village hall and watch • Leave gates and property as you fi nd them and out for the red waymarks like the one above as you follow take your litter home this route. Start by visiting the 13th century church and walk east down the village street, past the Plough. By the • Protect plants and animals stream you will pass the grindstone and Ashburn Rest, a • Keep dogs under close control 19th century seat recently rebuilt. Following sometimes paths and sometimes the road you continue through • Consider other people West and East Aston until the last house, where there is a footbridge on your right. Walk across East Aston Maintaining rights of way Common and pause on the long wooden footbridge to enjoy the river. Don’t forget to bring some bread to feed Enjoying the countryside the ducks and fi sh. For a longer walk you can follow the Hampshire County Council: Hampshire boasts an extremely rich and diverse directions for the Firgo path from this point. countryside and an extensive network of public paths • Ensures that rights of way are not obstructed On the way back, look at Upper Mill, a 19th century corn which provide a range of opportunities for enjoying the • Maintains the surface in a fi t condition mill which has been restored to working order. You then great outdoors. Rights of way are linear routes, often for its intended use cross the water meadows behind Longparish House, and ancient trackways through deep countryside; there are follow the route back to your starting point. over 3,000 miles of these in Hampshire. The map in • Maintains some bridges this leafl et may also show access to other areas of land, • Signposts and waymarks paths Upper Mill such as commons, woodland, recreation grounds or conservation areas, and your Parish Council may know of • Authorises stiles and gates guided walks or events. Many people will be able to reach • Keeps the defi nitive map countryside within a few hundred yards of home, and the up to date plants, trees and views along the same paths often change dramatically through the seasons. We hope that this leafl et will encourage you to explore and enjoy your local Landowners: countryside. • Keep back side growth and overhanging Using local paths vegetation Many rights of way cross private land, and we ask you • Reinstate paths across fi elds after ploughing to bear this in mind by keeping to the path and being or planting crops responsible when using them. There are four types, as • Maintain most stiles and gates shown on the map key; please check which paths you are entitled to use (for example, cyclists cannot use • Should not obstruct paths or deter use of them footpaths). Wheelchairs, pushchairs and dogs are allowed • Should not plough paths at fi eld edges on all types of right of way. Any permissive paths or areas marked are not rights of way, but the landowner has given • Should not keep dangerous animals permission for the public to use them. (including certain bulls) on paths Footpath Start/Finish of Walk Bridleway Direction of Walk Restricted Byway Byway open to all traffic AreasFootpathFootpath believed to offer public access Bridlewayy

HarewoodH Hike 6.56 miles; 3.25 hours; 2 stiles

ThisT longer countryside walk takes you through the Forest tot the northern boundary of the parish and back by the Firgo Forton Loop TestT Way. 4 miles; 2 hours; 3 stiles; a small number 4 miles; 2 hours; no stiles PPark in the car park by the village hall. The fi rst stage is of steep steps the same as the Forton Loop, but you turn right in Forton Visiting Forton, a pretty hamlet off the main road with to join the Broadney path up to the Middleway. Although This walk will take you up the ridge bordering the village to many thatched cottages, and then across farmland into the next section is along the road and you need to heed the south. In early morning or late evening you get lovely Harewood Forest with some splendid views the traffi c, it brings rewarding views. (You may like to views of the mist-fi lled valley around Longparish and up to Park in the car park by the village hall, not far from the include the next walk – Deadman’s Plack – as a short Hurstbourne Priors. Plough. Take the chance to visit the church before going diversion at this point) Park at the Cricketers or near the village shop for the long through the second lychgate which was probably provided Take care crossing the B3400. version of the walk, or for a shorter version drive straight to rest coffi ns from Forton. From the meadow you see A gravelled road leads to Faulkner’s Down Farm where to The Cleeves and leave your car there, being careful to Middleton House on the right before strolling down you join the Test Way which takes you back to the village remove any valuables. Forton Street. Walking across Cutty Brow you may well round arable fi elds and back into the Forest. hear skylarks above the A303. The furthest point is in a At the Cleeves group of beeches on the Middleway which are beautiful head along the Dead Man’s Plack at any time of year. The route follows the road part way grassy footpath back for the wonderful views, which continue down the 1.3 miles; 45 mins; 1 stile leading parallel Broadney path back to Forton. to the river, A diversion from the Harewood Hike, or you can park in then look for the Middleway about 200 yds on the Longparish side of the narrow path the path. leading off to the Follow the marked path through right just before the roadside hedge, across a fi eld you get to the and into the forest. Watch for overhanging trees. the permissive path sign on After you cross the old railway embankment, follow the the left. After a short walk line of the ride past the jumps and solitary yew tree, the large monument erected and turn left as the path meets the trees. There is a sign by Col. Iremonger in 1826 to pointing to the right, but this is for the riders. Follow the commemorate a Saxon royal path through the copse then take the fi rst opportunity murder is seen on the left. For more to cross through the hedge, which you then follow until information on this fascinating story of meeting the path that crosses diagonally down to Firgo royal love, intrigue and treachery look at tthehe Farm. Longparish website www.longparish.org.uk. Follow the path back to the Middleway.