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An cycle in The Test Valley

An cycle in The Test Valley

I've enjoyed cyclying for many years, ever since I tought myself to ride an old Raleigh road bike that I was given by a family friend. I'm lucky to live in a beautiful part of England. Hampshire and The Test Valley have miles of stunning riding through picture postcard thatched villages and some of the finest rivers in the UK. The River Test is the Test Valley's and Hampshire's finest chalk stream. World famous for great fishing. The Test Way footpath follows the banks for alot of it's run of 44 mile. The…continue reading →
The River Test

The River Test

  • Posted on 23rd June 2015
  • /Under Outdoors
The River Test is probabily the Test Valley and Hampshire's finest chalk stream. It's world famous for its superb trout fishing. The Test Way footpath and cycle way follows the banks for alot of it's run of 44 mile. The Test way starts from the dramatic, high chalk downs at Inkpen down to Eling where its tidal waters flow into Southampton Water. The crystal-clear waters are a haven for wildlife, ideal for watercress growers. Many wild birds and plants can be seen right along the River Test, kingfishers, Marsh Harriers and Litlle Grebe,…continue reading →