The Purkis Walk - Wittensford - Romsey.

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The Purkis Walk. The Rufus Stone to Winchester

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THE PURKIS WALK - STAGE 2.

WITTENSFORD - ROMSEY

Long distance footpath on route: Test Way

Distance from Wittensford Bridge.	B3079 at the MINSTEAD / BRAMSHAW parish boundary.	284137
	*The first 1. 75 miles are on quiet country lanes to the Newbridge road.*
	Take the minor road to the north of the B3079 and over a ford.	E>NE
0.45 miles	At the first road junction fork right to pass Springer's Farm on your left.	E>SE
0.75 miles	At the next junction fork left, maybe buying the ducks' eggs, on your left.	SE>NE
	Pass through Cadnam Green, heading toward Furzley Road.	NNE>N
1.6 miles	At the junction with Furzley Road, turn right over the cattle grid.	E
1.7 miles	At the junction with Newbridge Road, turn right towards telephone kiosk	S
1.75 miles	Newbridge telephone kiosk - 1 hour 15 minutes walking from start.	298152
	*The next 1. 85 miles to the M27 footbridge are on well marked footpaths.*
1.8 miles	100 yards past kiosk, opposite house, go up steps at footpath sign.	ENE
	Past the line of oaks, go over a,stile and into a pine wood.	E>ESE
	Emerge from the pine wood over a stile, cross the gravel road and follow the footpath sign half right to the far side of the wood.	ESE >SE
	Now turn left along a broad grassy way as far as another gravel road.	NE
	The gravel road leads (right) to the footbridge over the M27 to the A31	SE
3.45 miles	Beware traffic! Cross the A31 with caution & turn right to the Scout Hut.	SW
3.5 miles	Scout-hut on A31 at Copythorne. Stop and have a drink - 2 hours walking from start.	306147

Distance from Scout Hut at Copythorne.	Scout-hut on A31 at Copythorne.	306147
	Head back along the A31 for 0.45 mile to Barrow Hill Road on right	NE
	Walk along Barrow Hill Road for 0.4 mile to where it turns hard right	E
	Take right-hand of 3 footpaths over stile and walk 0.35 mile to next road	E >ENE
	Cross Whitemoor Road for footpath straight ahead to A36 - 0.6 miles	ENE
1.8 miles	A36 at Loperwood Lane - cross very carefully	329158
	*We now pick up Wade Bridge Drove almost as far as Wade Bridge*
1.8 miles	Beware traffic! Cross Loperwood Road and go right to roundabout road sign then immediately left to bridleway to pass cottages and through gate.	NE>E >N>NE
3.1 miles	1.1 miles along bridleway under A326/M27 is road down to Wade Bridge. On passing through underpass beneath A326 turn left. As you approach the end of bridleway the path rises to end by Wade Hill House where you join minor road - turn left downhill towards Wade Bridge	NE>N
3.1 miles	Arrive Wade Bridge - On Test Way long distance path	343169
	Stop and have a drink - 3 hours 35 minutes walking from start

Distance from Wade Bridge.	Wade Bridge - On Test Way long distance path	343169
	For Romsey, follow the Test Way. Obey instructions and waymarks if not hidden by nettles. When in doubt, take the path straight ahead. You will have a stream on your left for the first 1.9 miles
	From the Wade bridge head North some 150 yards. Where the road bears left join the Test Way path over a stile on the right for a 2.2 mile walk to the A31.	N
	Over the stile turn left and keep to the left side of the fields. The Test Way is marked by occasional coloured arrows pointing your direction.
	On reaching A31 turn right on the pavement going slightly downhill towards the bridge over the River Test. Just before reaching the bridge is a gravel path which takes you 100 yards down to Sadlers Mill - a calm spot to sit for a few moments before heading into Romsey. Then return to the bridge and cross, keeping to the left pavement which becomes Middlebridge Street, forking away from the main road and takes you to the Three Tuns.
2.3 miles	Beware A31 traffic as you cross the road heading for the Three Tuns public house.	NE
2.8 miles	Romsey - the Three Tuns. Beyond the Three Tuns continue towards the centre of Romsey. Keep straight ahead as Middlebridge Street leads into Bell Street. On Bell Street, approximately 30 yards before reaching the Romsey Roundabout is a plaque commemorating Purkis' journey with the King's body along that road. The plaque is shown here as a thumbnail, click on it to see a larger picture. 5 hours walking from start.	352208

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