Best walks near Romsey by train
Hampshire · South East England | Walks by foot
MapA day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations in South East England and plan your next day of green.
Netley Station to Botley Station (Hampshire)
30m from Romsey, with one change.
18km. Gentle ascents. 5h–8h.
Coastal country park, stony beach, light woodland, mudflats, riverside causeway with marinas, open farmland, and village lanes. Check tide timings.
Lunch stops: the Harpers Steakhouse (2h30–4h30 in), Little Canton (3h–5h in), or the Jolly Sailor (3h–5h in).
End-of-walk rewards: Manor Farm Café, the Dolphin, the Brewery Bar, or the Railway.
Salisbury Station Circular via Old Sarum (Wiltshire)
15m direct from Romsey.
16km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.
An essential walk! Have lunch a café or pub next to the river. Return from Stonehenge to Salisbury by bus (very frequent & reliable but check times).
Highlights: Old Sarum Ruins and Stonehenge.
Lunch stop: the Bridge Inn (2h30–4h30 in; excellent).
Lymington Town Station to Brockenhurst Station (Hampshire)
30m from Romsey, with one change.
13km. Gentle ascents. 3h30–6h.
Can be EXTREME mud in Lymington Reeds Beds Nature Reserve.
Lunch stop: the Fleur de Lys (1h–1h30 in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Snakecatcher Pub, or the Huntsman.
Tisbury Station to Salisbury Station (Wiltshire)
15m direct from Romsey.
Tough: 25km. Moderate ascents. 6h30.
Beautiful; picturesque. Riverside path and flat and easy-going.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Warminster Station to Bath Spa Station (Wiltshire)
45m direct from Romsey.
Tough: 29km. Moderate ascents. 7h.
Long views. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Dilton Marsh Station to Warminster Station (Wiltshire)
45m direct from Romsey.
Tough: steep ascents. 8km. 3h30.
Long views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with moderate climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Westbury Station to Melksham Station (Wiltshire)
45m direct from Romsey.
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Field paths and flat and easy-going.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Westbury Station to Freshford Station (Wiltshire)
45m direct from Romsey.
Tough: steep ascents. 20km.
Beautiful; picturesque. Riverside path with woodland.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Avoncliff Station to Westbury Station (Wiltshire)
45m direct from Romsey.
17km. Moderate ascents. 4h.
Pleasant. Canal towpath with fields and with moderate climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Trowbridge Station to Melksham Station (Wiltshire)
1h direct from Romsey.
13km. Moderate ascents. 3h.
Pleasant scenery. Canal towpath with woodland, fields, and flat and easy-going.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Trowbridge Station to Bath Spa Station (Wiltshire)
1h direct from Romsey.
Tough: steep ascents. 19km.
Beautiful walk; fantastic. Canal towpath with fields. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Freshford Station to Trowbridge Station (Somerset)
1h direct from Romsey.
Tough: steep ascents. 11km. 3h.
Field paths.