Romsey to Winchester
A station-to-station walkHampshireSouth East England
A gorgeous route; Beautiful, flat walk through the water meadows; Stunning views. After a dull few kilometres on pavement beside the main road out of Romsey, the route becomes a pleasant walk on forestry tracks, woodland paths and field boundaries through water meadows, with a steady climb and finishing alongside the Itchen into Winchester. Some rough terrain and narrow gaps. Within the South Downs area, passing Ampfield Wood, Hursley Forest and the Itchen water meadows.
Woodland: two fifths under tree cover.
Winchester City Mill: Free to enter Ancient watermill, café with island garden and wildlife spot in the heart of Winchester (National Trust; 1h to visit).
Lunch: Two pubs and a small shop at Hursley (midway), and a tea room at St Cross on the edge of Winchester.
Warnings: A busy road crossing near Badger Farm (Winchester) is best made at a nearby footbridge; a narrow footbridge over the mainline railway near St Cross makes the route walkers-only. Woods can be muddy in winter.
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Walk details: Slow Ways.