Romsey canal, river and nature reserve loop

Hiking trails & Routes

Romsey canal, river and nature reserve loop

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Romsey canal, river and nature reserve loop

02:36

10.1km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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662 m

King John's House and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

King John's House is a wonderful place to explore the medieval, Tudor and Victorian buildings.

The gardens were officially opened in 1995 and are brilliantly presented, with colourful flowers and …

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780 m

Romsey Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Romsey Abbey is the largest parish church in Hampshire, and well worth a visit to admire the Norman architecture. The nave was built in the 12th and 13th century and …

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1.41 km

Sadler's Mill

Highlight • River

The Sadler's Mill, which is now a private residence, has a varied history. First recordings of the mill are dated back to the 16th century and it was originally used …

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6.92 km

Pond at Abbotswood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Abbotswood Nature Reserve has recently been opened by the Test Valley Borough Council, as part of the nearby housing development.

There are several ponds which support a large population of Great Crested Newts.

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8.87 km

Path Alongside Andover Barge Canal and Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • River

A gravel pathway leads through vibrant shrubbery with the Andover Barge Canal on one side, and the Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve on the other. There are a few great vantage …

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10.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

2.40 km

1.18 km

715 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

2.62 km

2.42 km

1.10 km

363 m

348 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

September 21, 2024,Romsey canal, river and nature reserve loop

Starting point should never be a pay meter where you have to pay for your walk,so there for couldn't start at the beginning of walk which was the railway .