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Walk #796: Romsey to Sailsbury via Dean Hill

 

P2007B090698 Following the stream west towards Romsey.
     
P2007B090709 Saddler's Mill.
P2007B090698 Following the stream west towards Romsey.
     
P2007B090709 Saddler's Mill.

General Data

Date Walked 09/11/2007
County Hampshire, Wiltshire
Start Location Home in Romsey
End Location Sailsbury station
Start time 07.16
End time 16.18
Distance 23.2 miles
Description This was a very pleasant walk, including a long and exposed ridge walk with some superb views.
Pack Today I carried my 30-litre Karrimor rucksack, filled with waterproofs, a book and other odds and ends.
Condition I had a little trouble with my left knee at one stage, and also with my left ankle.
Weather The day was crisp and clear, initially without many clouds in the sky, although it clouded over as the day went on. There was a brisk and chilly northerly wind that caused me discomfort at times.
OS map Landranger number 185 (Winchester & Basingstoke, Andover & Romsey) and Landranger number 184 (Salisbury & The Plain, Amesbury)

 

P2007B090715 The Test Way between Saddler's Mill and Squabb Wood.
     
P2007B090721 The Test Way in Squabb Wood.
P2007B090715 The Test Way between Saddler's Mill and Squabb Wood.
     
P2007B090721 The Test Way in Squabb Wood.

General Walk Information

LegTo Time Grid reference
1 Home in Romsey 07.16 SU3705721418
2 Romsey station 07.40 SU3566021579
3 Bridge over River Test 07.59 SU3490920680
4 Footpath in woods 08.20 SU3384221890
5 Road 08.40 SU3296122656
6 Road / bridleway junction 09.00 SU3181022994
7 Road / footpath junction 09.16 SU3090823632
8 Road / footpath junction 09.33 SU2995523895
9 Footpath 09.55 SU2866024666
10 Track by trig pillar on Dean Hill 10.24 SU2777826070
11 Footpath on Dean Hill 10.45 SU2624825938
12 Road / byway junction 11.02 SU2492925795
13 Track 11.20 SU2357225796
14 Track 11.43 SU2184225360
15 Road 11.56 SU2100724779
16 Bridge 12.20 SU1947323906
17 Mill 12.42 SU1815123584
18 Church 13.00 SU1758124118
19 Road 13.24 SU1664225270
20 Road 13.41 SU1563225732
21 Yew Tree Inn 13.58 to 14.32SU1460826115
22 Footbridge 14.48 SU1380526563
23 Footpath 15.10 SU1360127663
24 Footpath junction 15.30 SU1330128333
25 Footpath / road junction 15.45 SU1400028789
26 Salisbury cathedral 16.01 SU1421729534
27 Salisbury station 16.18 SU1370430124

 

P2007B090725 The Test Way heading towards Lower Ratley.
     
P2007B090735 Horses at Newtown.
P2007B090725 The Test Way heading towards Lower Ratley.
     
P2007B090735 Horses at Newtown.

Notes

 

P2007B090743 A gas pipeline under consturction near Gambledown Farm.
     
P2007B090750 The path heading northwest from Owl's Lodge.
P2007B090743 A gas pipeline under consturction near Gambledown Farm.
     
P2007B090750 The path heading northwest from Owl's Lodge.

Directions

 

P2007B090755 A mushroom in woodland.
     
P2007B090762 The trig pillar near Deanhill Barn.
P2007B090755 A mushroom in woodland.
     
P2007B090762 The trig pillar near Deanhill Barn.

Distances

From To Distance (m)Ascent (ft) Descent (ft)

This makes a total distance of miles, with feet of ascent and feet of descent.

  Profile of walk #796

Transport

 

P2007B090769 A pillbox outside the Dean Hill MOD base.
     
P2007B090777 A pillbox outside the Dean Hill MOD base.
P2007B090769 A pillbox outside the Dean Hill MOD base.
     
P2007B090777 A pillbox outside the Dean Hill MOD base.

 

P2007B090788 A speed sign near White House.
     
P2007B090796 The view from the track heading west along Dean Hill.
P2007B090788 A speed sign near White House.
     
P2007B090796 The view from the track heading west along Dean Hill.

 

P2007B090803 The Pepperbox.
     
P2007B090809 The view from Witherington Down.
P2007B090803 The Pepperbox.
     
P2007B090809 The view from Witherington Down.

 

P2007B090822 The River Avon at the mill.
     
P2007B090828 The River Avon at the mill.
P2007B090822 The River Avon at the mill.
     
P2007B090828 The River Avon at the mill.

 

P2007B090833 The River Avon at the mill.
     
P2007B090840 Charlton church.
P2007B090833 The River Avon at the mill.
     
P2007B090840 Charlton church.

 

P2007B090843 An Apache passing overhead.
     
P2007B090856 Looking down over Nunton church.
P2007B090843 An Apache passing overhead.
     
P2007B090856 Looking down over Nunton church.

 

P2007B090870 Sheep on the Avon Valley Path.
     
P2007B090885 A gateway near Salisbury Cathedral.
P2007B090870 Sheep on the Avon Valley Path.
     
P2007B090885 A gateway near Salisbury Cathedral.

 

P2007B090889 Salisbury Cathedral.
     
P2007B090902 Salisbury Station.
P2007B090889 Salisbury Cathedral.
     
P2007B090902 Salisbury Station.

Disclaimer

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