Mottisfont estate walk

Discover the diverse Mottisfont estate on a varied walk through ancient woodlands and historic farmland. This walk takes in part of the Test Way and showcases some of the best of Hampshire countryside. Look out for fingerpost signs and way markers to guide you along the route. The route is designed to be walked anti-clockwise, but is waymarked in both directions. We have numbered the route to aid orientation.
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MottisfontStart point
Spearywell car park, grid ref: SU316275Trail information
Road walking
The route involves walking along some country lanes and roads with no pavements.
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