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The Great Britain Guide

Parks · South East England

Testway

In or near Stockbridge.

Free admission

Testway is a 5-mile (8 km) off-road cycle path in Hampshire, England. The path follows the route of the disused Sprat and Winkle Line between Stonymarsh and Stockbridge and runs in between the River T

Park Stream and woodland - geograph.org.uk - 1296779

David Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Mottisfont & Dunbridge · 6.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Testway park in Hampshire, the nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge, which is 6 km away. Entry to the park is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SO20 6PR.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Testway is a 5-mile (8 km) off-road cycle path in Hampshire, England. The path follows the route of the disused Sprat and Winkle Line between Stonymarsh and Stockbridge and runs in between the River Test and the A3057 road. The Testway is part of regional cycle route 65 which connects national cycle route 24 to Chilbolton. There is parking at the southern end of the cycle path, however there is a 6-foot (1.8 m) height restriction on the entrance to the car park. There is also parking close by to the northern end of the cycle path off Cow Drove Hill.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Testway is a 5-mile (8 km) off-road cycle path in Hampshire, England. The path follows the route of the disused Sprat and Winkle Line between Stonymarsh and Stockbridge and runs in between the River Test and the A3057 road. The Testway is part of regional cycle route 65 which connects national cycle route 24 to Chilbolton. There is parking at the southern end of the cycle path, however there is a 6-foot (1.8 m) height restriction on the entrance to the car park. There is also parking close by to the northern end of the cycle path off Cow Drove Hill.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.0802, -1.5018
County
Hampshire
District
Test Valley
Parish
Kings Somborne
Postcode
SO20 6PR
Parliamentary constituency
Romsey and Southampton North
Nearest railway station
Mottisfont & Dunbridge6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Houghton - Bridge Over The River Test - geograph.org.uk - 1027308📷 5

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Bridge Across River Test 30 Metres South East Of Houghton Mill

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John O'Gaunt Inn, Horsebridge - geograph.org.uk - 7635173📷 5

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Horsebridge

Horsebridge — a village in england south east.

King's Somborne War Memorial (detail) - geograph.org.uk - 5468696📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South East England

Kings Somborne War Memorial

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Houghton Mill

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Villages · South East England

Kings Somborne

Kings Somborne — a village in england south east.

Windows in the church in Kings Somborne - geograph.org.uk - 2082986📷 5

Palaces · South East England

John of Gaunt Palace Ruins

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Where to eat & stay near Testway

Places to stay

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The Grosvenor

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Campsites · South East England

Stockbridge View Campsite

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Balldown Business Centre - geograph.org.uk - 3082393📷 5

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A lone beech tree on Fullerton Road - geograph.org.uk - 6883226📷 5

Campsites · South East England

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Three Trees Campsite

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Places to eat & drink

The Vine Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5614316📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

Vine Inn

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House and church tower, Broughton - geograph.org.uk - 5961992📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Tally Ho Public House

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A30 passes The Leckford Hut - geograph.org.uk - 3365908📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

Clos Du Marquis

Clos Du Marquis — a restaurant in england south east.

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Sign for the Hunters Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7302414📷 7

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Hunters Inn Public House

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Horsefair Tower, Romsey, Hampshire - geograph.org.uk - 1928151📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Star Inn

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Pinchpenny House, 6 Church Street, Romsey - geograph.org.uk - 6078740📷 7

Cafés · South East England

Paws for Thought Cat Cafe

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Testway?
Testway is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO20 6PR), in the parish of Kings Somborne.
What is Testway?
Testway is a 5-mile (8 km) off-road cycle path in Hampshire, England. The path follows the route of the disused Sprat and Winkle Line between Stonymarsh and Stockbridge and runs in between the River T
How do I get to Testway?
The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO20 6PR.
Is Testway a protected site?
Yes — Testway is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Testway free to visit?
Yes, Testway is free to enter.
How do I get to Testway?
The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO20 6PR.