River Test at Mottisfont – Broughton Chalk Climb loop from Romsey

River Test at Mottisfont – Broughton Chalk Climb loop from Romsey

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River Test at Mottisfont – Broughton Chalk Climb loop from Romsey

03:20

54.1km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.86 km for 19 m

After 54.0 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.18 km

The Sandpit

Forest

8.35 km

Bridge on the River Test

Highlight • Bridge

8.36 km

River Test at Mottisfont

Highlight • Viewpoint

Classic bike photo stop off and check out the fish

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10.1 km

Mottisfont Country Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

18.2 km

Broughton Chalk Climb

Highlight • Forest

This hill is pretty tough going, but it's thankfully only short! Here the King Alfred's Way links up with the Monarch's Way and the Calendon Way.

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20.1 km

Broughton Down Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Watch out for the deeply rutted tracks!

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27.1 km

Nether Wallop Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely place to stop

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31.7 km

Saddler's Plantation

Forest

35.6 km

St Mary's Church, Longstock

Highlight • Historical Site

I could find very little information on this quaint XIX century church sitting in the Test Valley... all I could find is the short description below:

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38.7 km

Test Way and Monarch's Way Junction

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Please note that this Segment is really better suited to wider tyres with decent puncture protection.
28-32mm as a minimum in the dry and something wider with some knobbles in …

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54.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types