RomseyKing’s Somborne

Romkin two
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By nickw4426 on 30 Apr 2021


Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

149m

Descent

133m

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Description

This route is very similar to Romkin One but is re-routed south of Michelmersh to avoid the busy A3057.

The route takes you north from Romsey to the village of Michelmersh across quiet countryside - the A3057 is very briefly followed (5 mins) but otherwise the route is on footpaths or quiet lanes. Of note are the bluebell woods on the footpath north of Michelmersh church.

Wide views across the Test Valley on the latter sections

This route is very similar to Romkin One but is re-routed south of Michelmersh to avoid the busy A3057.

The route takes you north from Romsey to the village of Michelmersh across quiet countryside - the A3057 is very briefly followed (5 mins) but otherwise the route is on footpaths or quiet lanes. Of note are the bluebell woods on the footpath north of Michelmersh church.

Wide views across the Test Valley on the latter sections

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Reviews - 1

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1)

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.
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Romsey
Grid Ref SU3526921164
Lat / Lon 50.98880° / -1.49887°
Easting / Northing 435,269E / 121,164N
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King’s Somborne
Grid Ref SU3602131035
Lat / Lon 51.07751° / -1.48718°
Easting / Northing 436,021E / 131,035N
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Mtormey

14 May 2021 Spring

Overall an extremely pleasant route. The stretch on the A3057 is pretty uncomfortable, but it seems to be unavoidable and it's pretty short. Got a bit lost around the Casbrook Common area but the paths are definitely there and fine for walking. There was a locked gate across the Slow Way at one point, on what looks very much to be a public footpath.. I stuck to the Slow Way and didn't have any trouble, but another thing to know beforehand!.

  • nickw4426

    Nickw4426

    19 May 2021

    Thanks for your review. The Casbrook Common section seems to have been re-routed in recent years, I think there used to be a gravel pit there which has since closed - I remember being a bit confused when I walked it in April 2019 having last walked it some 10 years earlier.

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