Romsey to Eling

Walking south from Romsey, you can glimpse the grand Palladian mansion of Broadlands through the trees, once home of the late Lord Louis Mountbatten.

The path now hugs the western edge of the valley with its waves of wooded terraces beside you, before crossing the river and taking you through a wonderful nature reserve of reedbeds and saltmarshes that is alive with rare birds and plants. Take care though: this area can be waterlogged at any time of the year.

Cross the river for the last time before finishing the Way at Eling Wharf.

Distance 9 miles,  3-4 hours  Large route map

Accommodation
Visit Test Valley
Southampton TIC, tel 023 8083 3333
Lyndhurst TIC, tel 023 8028 2269

Refreshments
Salmon Leap, Totton, tel 02380862694
Anchor Inn, Totton, tel 023 80428206
King Rufus, Totton, tel 023 80 868899
Village Bells, Totton, tel 023 80 660837

Places of interest
Eling Tide Mill, tel 023 8086 9575