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River Test at Mottisfont – Merdon Castle Lane loop from Chandler's Ford

River Test at Mottisfont – Merdon Castle Lane loop from Chandler's Ford

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River Test at Mottisfont – Merdon Castle Lane loop from Chandler's Ford

01:37

35.7km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.18 km

Brentry Wood

Forest

16.8 km

Bengers Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hatt Lane is a nice cut through but the tarmac is lumpy and there's a gate. Komoot chooses Hatt Lane instead of this road (Bengers Lane) even on the Road …

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18.6 km

River Test at Mottisfont

Highlight • Viewpoint

Classic bike photo stop off and check out the fish

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18.6 km

Bridge on the River Test

Highlight • Bridge

24.3 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Natural

Slightly off the main road but worth a short diversion

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24.3 km

Village Pond

Highlight • Lake

28.1 km

Merdon Castle Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short sharp half kilometre rise from Dores Lane up Merdon Castle Lane. Grades briefly exceeding 10%.

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29.7 km

Merdon Castle Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

A half kilometer hill at 8-10% from Hursley Road south of Winchester up around the site of Merdon Castle. Short levelling off before the final bend to the top.

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35.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

6.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

2.09 km

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

26°C

14°C

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River Test at Mottisfont – Merdon Castle Lane loop from Chandler's Ford

Bengers Lane

River Test at Mottisfont

Bridge on the River Test

Duck Pond

Village Pond

Merdon Castle Lane Climb

Merdon Castle Lane

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