A Hampshire Bimble

[4F]

Nice, had a few holidays there and at Bashley when I was a nipper

 

[JonnyBlade]

I live in Gosport and like the idea of a Hampshire bimble. I'll keep tracks on this one

 

[Aperitif]

It's a nice ride to Winch from Londres...

 

[PpPete]

I'm game for this, especially given the elite company that we may be keeping.

Romsey would be a good starting point but you'd need to change trains at Southampton if coming from London I think. You could start from from Soton Central but it's not that great a ride out to the NF from there. If I can get a pass, I'm happy to escort a delegation from Winchester Station to a Romsey start. Quick and flat on the A3090 or lumpy and stunning through Farley Mount and along the Test.

Are you taking route suggestions? I think Godshill, Sandy Balls (knock yerself out with that one, 'teef), Bolderwood and Rhinefield have to feature.

Yes - open to all suggestions.
This is my first attempt...
http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=209682

Romsey does indeed require a change of train - but as you say, Winchester avoids that, if you don't mind a few extra miles.

 

[mark barker]

Liking the sound of this, although it is fathers day so I'll have to check nothing else is planned for the day....

 

[Aperitif]

Liking the sound of this, although it is fathers day so I'll have to check nothing else is planned for the day....

Makes sense to ride 'farther' then!

 

[redjedi]

Certainly does!

http://www.sandy-balls.co.uk/

Discover Sandy Balls

 

[4F]

Pass granted, put me down.

 

[lukesdad]

Not fathers day is it ?

 

[4F]

Not fathers day is it ?

yes, it is

 

[Bollo]

You make a right pair!

I admit there is something between us.

 

[lukesdad]

yes, it is

Thats me scuppered then.

 

[Bollo]

Yes - open to all suggestions.
This is my first attempt...
http://bikeroutetoas...x?course=209682

Romsey does indeed require a change of train - but as you say, Winchester avoids that, if you don't mind a few extra miles.

Looks good and takes in a good number of the sights, although I think somebody's accidentally edited it around Bramshaw.

If we wanted to add a few miles, I've taken a route west through the Wellows and then dropped down through Downton before turning east through Linwood to get back on your route. Mind you, in my current state of fitness I got out of breath just typing that.

 

[StuAff]

Romsey's fine for me, lots of train options via Southampton and Eastleigh, though the first direct one doesn't get there till 10.05. Good route there Pete.

 

[Headgardener]

May be able to make this one just getting to Romsey might be a problem. I will think about how to do it.