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Lower Test Nature Reserve & Testwood Lakes loop

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Nursling And Rownhams

Lower Test Nature Reserve & Testwood Lakes loop

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Lower Test Nature Reserve & Testwood Lakes loop

02:19

9.10km

20m

Hiking

Explore the Lower Test Nature Reserve and Testwood Lakes on a moderate 5.7-mile (9.1 km) loop that takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes to hike, with a gentle elevation gain of 79 feet (24 metres). You will find varied terrain, from well-maintained gravel paths around Testwood Lakes to unsurfaced…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.17 km

Boardwalk at Lower Test Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The floodplain meadows, marshes and reedbeds of Lower Test Nature Reserve provide a diverse habitat for a number of animal, plant and insect species. As you hike along this boardwalk, …

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2.72 km

Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Here you will find a seasonal display of beautiful blooming bluebells.

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4.98 km

Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Testwood Lakes is a beautiful nature reserve located in Southampton. The reserve features a multitude of tranquil lakes and walking trails and is teeming with wonderful wildlife and birdlife. Keep …

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9.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

1.41 km

1.11 km

654 m

587 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

2.47 km

1.55 km

1.28 km

385 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

28°C

16°C

26 %

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Lower Test Nature Reserve & Testwood Lakes loop

Boardwalk at Lower Test Nature Reserve

Bluebell Woods

Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve

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