Salisbury to Romsey
A station-to-station walkWiltshireSouth West England
An excellent route; Delightful route; lovely start and end points. A long route with very little road walking (and only minor roads), much of it on forest tracks through managed woodland, taking in several nature reserves and a National Trust estate. Easy walking for the most part, a little gooey in places after heavy rain and with a few gates and some stiles; the main challenge is the length. Passes through Bentley Wood nature reserve and at least two other nature reserves, and takes in the National Trust's Mottisfont estate. Can be shortened by jumping on the train one stop from Dunbridge to Romsey.
Woodland: two fifths under tree cover.
Mompesson House: Homely and welcoming 18th-century townhouse in the heart of Salisbury's Cathedral Close (National Trust; 1h to visit).
Mottisfont Abbey & Gardens: A romantic house and gallery set in beautiful riverside gardens (National Trust; 3h to visit).
2 lunch spots: Mompesson House tearoom, or Mottisfont Abbey & Gardens café
Warnings: The approach to Romsey crosses an active gravel pit between Awbridge and Squabb Wood, which can require diversions, and the lower end of Squabb Wood can be very wet and difficult in winter.
Credits
Walk details: Slow Ways.