The guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images. Also contains information on local beauty spots and refreshment stops. Most walks are under 3 hours in length. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation; all you'll need to enjoy these walks is a waterproof jacket and trainers. Most routes are accessible by public transport.
The walks
1. Winchester Cathedral, St Cross and Tun Bridge
2. St Catherine’s Hill, Hockley Viaduct and Kingsgate
3. Hyde Gate, Kings Worthy, Abbots Worthy and Easton
4. Chilcomb and the South Downs Way
5. City Mill, St Giles Hill and Wolvesey Castle
6. Westgate, St Cross and Shawford
7. Cheriton, Hinton Ampner and Kilmeston
8. New Alresford, Abbotstone and Old Alresford
9. Itchen Stoke and Ovington
10. Itchen Abbas, Martyr Worthy, Easton and Avington
11. Stockbridge Down
12. Stockbridge and Houghton
13. Micheldever, Stoke Charity, Hunton and Wonston
14. Wherwell and Chilbolton Cow Common
15. Longparish
Malcolm Leatherdale has a particular interest in walking and exploring his native Hampshire. He has lived for the past 15 years a stone's throw away from the River Test. He has written several books, including Cicerone's guide to the Test Way, and a number of articles. Malcolm is also a member of The Ramblers and it is his passion for walking and being in the great outdoors that inspires his writing.
