Walk the Test Way
Date of event: 28 September 2025
Take a scenic stroll through the beautiful Hampshire countryside and make every step count for Southampton Hospitals Charity. Walk the Test Way, organised by the Rotary Club of Romsey Test, offers a choice of distances, from a gentle 5-mile walk to a more challenging 25-mile trek, so there’s something for everyone.
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and enjoy a day surrounded by nature while supporting patients and staff at University Hospital Southampton.
Pick from five distances. Whatever takes your fancy!
- 25.5 miles – St Marybourne
- 16 miles – Wherwell
- 11 miles – Stockbridge
- 8 miles – Horsebridge
- 5 miles – Mottisfont
Why walk for Southampton Hospitals Charity?
- Walk solo or as part of a team—it’s a great way to connect with others while making a difference.
- Receive dedicated fundraising support to help you reach your target.
- Support the incredible work of your local hospital, improving care for patients and their families.
Whether you’re taking on a short stroll or pushing yourself with a long-distance challenge, your participation will help us continue to provide exceptional care across our hospital wards.
Ready to start your journey?
Register through the official event page and choose Southampton Hospitals Charity as your chosen cause. Together, we can take steps toward making a real difference.
Event overview
- Walkers are bussed from Romsey to their starting location and will end the trek in Romsey’s Memorial Park where there’ll be a warm finish-line welcome and a medal!
- The walk is well signposted and fully marshalled. Dogs are welcome on a short lead.
- Walkers are strongly advised to have suitable warm and wet weather clothing. Stout walking boots are advised particularly for the long walks. Trainers are not really suitable in the muddy and wet areas of the walk.
- Please be aware there are stiles and gates on the route. Wheelchairs and pushchairs are not really suitable for this reason.
- Parking: Please allow plenty of time for parking particularly on the later walks. There are many car parks in Romsey which will be free on Sunday (except ALDI and Waitrose).
- Refreshments: Adequate supplies of water will be available at the start and at various points of the walk. There are also pubs, cafes, and picnic areas at various points on the walk. All walkers must finish by 5.30pm.
Further specific information can be found on the organisers website here.
