WALKS IN HAMPSHIRE : WHERWELL & CHILBOLTON

This is another video in my series “Walks in Hampshire” accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode I visit the pretty village of Wherwell (3 miles South of Andover in Hampshire) and take a 3 mile (approx) walk to the equally beautiful village of Chilbolton.

I start off at the St Peter & Holy Cross Church in Wherwell (Grid Ref SU391409) & spend a few minutes explaining the fascinating history behind the rise & fall of Wherwell Abbey. My route then takes me through the village itself (which is full of thatched cottages), allowing me to explore the old disused railway line, refurbished station & the pub.

Passing through Wherwell, I head up on to a ridge where I enjoy some wonderful views across the valley & spot the Chilbolton Observatory in the far distance.

After telling the story of the Wherwell Dragon (!), I drop back in to the village and cross the River Test to go on to the Chilbolton Cow Common (a SSSI). This takes me across to the village of Chilbolton where I explore the Church of St Mary the Less and wander through the pretty main street (which has a pub and thatched village stores).

A super relaxing walk through two very pretty villages on a sunny Summer morning.

Map courtesy of Google Maps.

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I use a GOPRO HERO 7 Black Action Camera (and a Gimbal) together with a Canon SX 400IS.