Stockbridge, Danebury Hill, Fullerton, Leckford and Test Way
Walking to a Revealing Hill Fort and Alongside a Famous Trout Stream
There has been a bridge across the River Test at the west end of Stockbridge since the 15th century. The town's broad main street, built in 1200 on a chalk causeway across the valley, was wide enough to accommodate the 'stock' of the town's name — sheep and cattle driven down each year from the Welsh hills. Stockbridge is best known today for trout fishing, and the famous Houghton Fishing Club (founded in 1822) meets in the Grosvenor Hotel.
Start Point
Stockbridge
Grid Ref: SU 35923 35057
Total Distance
11.8 miles (19.0 km)
Total Climbing
172 metres
Estimated Time
4–6 hours
Difficulty Grade
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Essential paper map for exploring Romsey, Andover and Test Valley:
