Walking Route U - Start and Finish - Broughton Village - Test Valley ...

Test Valley TOUR . . .
ROUTE U CIRCULAR WALKING ROUTE
START & FINISH: BROUGHTON VILLAGE HALL
CLASS: CHALLENGING
DISTANCE: APPROX. 10 MILES
TIME TO COMPLETE: APPROX. 3-4 HRS
PLAY MIDDLE
AREA WINTERSLOW
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DALE
COTTAGE
RAMSHILL
HOUSE
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Not to scale
ASHLEY'S
COPSE
NOAD'S
COPSE
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UPPER NOAD'S
COPSE
BURRETTS
GROVE
CLARENDON WAY
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BROUGHTON
DOWN
KEY
WHITESHOOT HILL
BUCKHOLT
FARM
INTRODUCTION
This excellent walk through the wonderful countryside
around Broughton takes in the lovely views across the chalk
downlands of Test Valley. It also follows a right of way across
the ‘Turret’ at Broughton Down, which is owned by the
Hampshire Wildlife Trust, where dogs must be kept on a lead.
Just over halfway round, the walk drops into Middle
Winterslow where you can stop for refreshments at the Lion’s
Head Pub, alternatively the walk provides many spots for a
picnic. The walk heads back to Broughton along the
Clarendon Way, the Salisbury to Winchester Roman Road.
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Route
Footpath
Road
Road used as
a Public Path
BROUGHTON DOWN
FARM
THE TURRET
SMITH'S PLANTATION
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RESR
PH
S/F
REFRESHMENTS
Wooded Area
Public House
Church
Stile
Gate
Start/Finish
PH
VILLAGE HALL
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The Tally Ho!, Broughton
The Greyhound Pub, Broughton
The Lion’s Head Pub, Middle
Winterslow
Explorer 131
Romsey, Andover and Test Valley

THE NUMBERS ARE SHOWN IN THE SKETCH MAP OVERLEAF.
START: Broughton Village Hall
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From Broughton Village Hall turn left. Turn left again at the Greyhound Pub and
after about 100 metres turn first right next to a house called the Knap then left onto a
footpath which runs behind houses up to the road. Turn right and at the T junction
turn right then left into Buckholt Road.
At the end of the road take the track diagonally right uphill, which is signposted
‘Clarendon Way’ and walk under vehicle restriction barrier. At the top of the hill
take the right fork.
Soon, take the narrow path on the right at the edge of the plantation. Walk along
The Turret keeping to the Hampshire Wildlife Trust Reserve Path where all dogs
must be kept on a lead. At the end of the reserve there is a small gate taking you
out onto a wide track and from here there are splendid views.
At this track turn right and walk down Whiteshoot Hill. At the bottom, bear left
on the track (ignoring a narrow path that leads to Broughton Down Farm).
Continue on the path for approximately 3 ⁄4 mile till you reach a tarmac road.
Turn left at this road and continue ahead for 3 ⁄4 mile.
At the left hand bend, look for a byway sign behind holding pens at corner on the
right. Take this path downhill for some 200 metres before turning left through the
gateway.
Follow the footpath uphill and along the ridge. Walk through the gateway by the
stile, over the field to Ashley’s Copse. Turn left and follow the track alongside the
copse and past the entrance to Ramshill House on your right.
Continue straight over cross tracks and out of the wood. Climb the stile in front of
you into a field and go uphill along field edge to next rickety stile. Continue ahead
to tarmac road and cross this.
Take the footpath opposite between houses. At the next uneven road turn right
onto the Flashett.
Turn left at the next fork, ignoring other paths until a child’s play area on the right
is reached, and turn left. Walk down the hill to the Lion’s Head Pub.
From here turn left past the pub and then first right into Witt Road. Take the stony
track to the left opposite Dale Cottage.
At tarmac road turn right for approx 100 metres then take the footpath on the left.
At end of footpath turn right onto the Clarendon Way. After approx. 1 mile cross
narrow lane and carry straight on for another 1 ⁄2 mile until you come to Buckholt
Farm. Follow the official diversion between barns.
Continue straight ahead, over cross tracks and past a small reservoir on the right.
Soon the plantation will be on the left. You can now retrace your steps downhill on
the original paths into Broughton and the Village Hall.
Test Valley Borough Council has made every effort to ensure this route card is correct. Details were correct
at time of printing, however we cannot be held responsible for any errors or subsequent changes.