View of the River Test – Hannington Viaduct loop from Forton

View of the River Test – Hannington Viaduct loop from Forton

Moderate

riders

View of the River Test – Hannington Viaduct loop from Forton

01:54

44.6km

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 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.00 km

View of the River Test

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Test Valley is a joy to ride all the year round

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11.5 km

Hogdigging Copse

Forest

23.7 km

St Barnabas Church, Faccombe

Highlight • Historical Site

This 19th-century church in Early English style replaced the Norman building of St. Michael that was demolished at the medieval site at Netherton.

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23.8 km

The Jack Russell II

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely spot for lunch on a summer’s day ride. The fish and chips was great, as is the beer garden. There’s also a bike rack area to keep your ride secure

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26.2 km

Faccombe Road Climb Through Faccombe Wood

Highlight • Trail

Nice and quiet climb through Faccombe Wood, this road is off the beaten track and sees little traffic, making conquering this ascent that little more pleasant.

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29.3 km

Hurstbourne Tarrant Thatched Cottages

Highlight • Historical Site

Hurstbourne Tarrant is a pretty little village located in the Bourne Valley in North Hampshire. The village is bursting at the seams with gorgeous thatched-roof chocolate box cottages and rural …

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34.2 km

St Mary Bourne village

Highlight • Historical Site

A quintessential English village with chocolate box thatched cottages, a small chalk stream and traditional village pubs.

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34.4 km

St Peter’s Church, St Mary Bourne

Highlight • Religious Site

St Peter’s is a pretty Norman church in the heart of St Mary Bourne village. The Grade I-listed building retains many original features and has many interesting artefacts, including a …

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