A long, circular walk through rolling countryside, pretty villages and alongside the River Test. We head north out of Whitchurch across fields for several miles to the picturesque village of Binley, then turn south towards St. Mary Bourne, walking alongside the Bourne Rivulet on the way into the village and our lunch stop. The route continues south along country roads, through farmland and woodland, eventually reaching Longparish and the River Test, which is split into smaller rivulets at this point and we’ll cross and walk alongside them at several points from here back to Whitchurch. Bring a packed lunch, snacks, water.
: Silk Mill Car Park, 41 Winchester St, Whitchurch RG28 7AJ. Parking is free, but spaces are limited, so car-sharing advisable. Alternative car park on Bell Street, charges apply.
: Silk Mill Car Park, 41 Winchester St, Whitchurch RG28 7AJ. If arriving by train, it’s a 15-minute walk to the start point - walk left out of Whitchurch station onto Station Road, then right down Newbury Road, second left at the roundabout in town onto Winchester Road. Silk Mill on the right just after the Tesco Express.