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All the total distances shown for each stage and walk are in both metric and imperial rounded to the nearest ¼ mile and have been taken from OS Explorer maps. Any height quoted is in metres. The time for each stage or walk − to be regarded as the minimum − is based on 2.5 miles/hr (4km/hr).

GPX tracks

GPX tracks for the routes in this guidebook are available to download free at www.cicerone.co.uk/953/GPX. A GPS device is an excellent aid to navigation, but you should also carry a map and compass and know how to use them. GPX files are provided in good faith, but neither the author nor the publisher accept responsibility for their accuracy.

THE TEST WAY

The River Dun near Kimbridge (Stage 7/Walk 13)

STAGE 1

Inkpen Beacon to Hurstbourne Tarrant

Start Informal car park at road T-junction adjacent to the Wayfarer’s Walk (SU 369 621) Finish The community centre and recreation ground car park, Hurstbourne Tarrant (SU 385 528) Distance 13km (8 miles) Time 3hr 15min Maps OS Explorer 131 and 158 Refreshments Hurstbourne Tarrant: George & Dragon (01264 736277) (125 metres off route) Public transport Trains to Andover, Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury; bus services to Inkpen village from Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury; bus services to Hurstbourne Tarrant from Andover and Newbury Accommodation Inkpen village and Hurstbourne Tarrant

The first stage of the TW starts very close to its highest point of 280m with panoramic views. The route wends its way initially over rolling downland and then through Combe Wood, past Hart Hill Down and on to Linkenholt before arriving at Ibthorpe and, shortly afterwards, Hurstbourne Tarrant where it ends at the car park which is also the start and finish of Walk 1.