River Test at Mottisfont – Crawley Duck Pond loop from Mottisfont & Dunbridge

River Test at Mottisfont – Crawley Duck Pond loop from Mottisfont & Dunbridge

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River Test at Mottisfont – Crawley Duck Pond loop from Mottisfont & Dunbridge

01:54

44.9km

360m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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781 m

Hatt Lane Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great smooth lane thru village and countryside

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2.02 km

River Test at Mottisfont

Highlight • Viewpoint

Classic bike photo stop off and check out the fish

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13.1 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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14.7 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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20.5 km

St Stephen's Church, Sparsholt

Highlight • Historical Site

"The oldest parts of the Church of England parish church of Saint Stephen in Sparsholt are also 12th-century. Early in the 13th century it was enlarged by adding a south …

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26.5 km

Crawley Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Take something for the ducks

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28.1 km

Kings Somborne Flat

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

5.5 km drag strip. Nice, wide road but not much traffic. West is best! Ever so slightly downhill if travelling west but check the wind direction. Lovely rural landscape - …

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37.9 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Test

Highlight • River

This lovely crossing over the River Test takes you through beautiful countryside. There are several interlinking rivers in the area, so you can expect to cross a few more along the way.

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