More than 525 walkers came together on Sunday, September 24 to Walk the Test Way for their chosen charity. 

Participants were able to choose their distance walking anywhere from 25.5 miles to five miles from St Mary Bourne to Romsey

The Mayor of Test Valley Philip Lashbrook, the Mayor of Romsey John Ray and Rotary Club president Edmond Holmes were at the finish line handing out the many medals along with water and a snack. 

Daily Echo: Walk the Test Way 2023

The event was broadcast live on the afternoon show by Outreach Radio. 

Daily Echo: Walk the Test Way 2023

Mr Holmes said: “The success of the Walk the Test Way serves as a heart-warming reminder of the power of our community. It demonstrates that when we all come together, we can make a positive impact that ripples far beyond the event itself. The event has raised so far £60,000 and we are still counting. It will be distributed to over 115 charities.” 

Since it began 20 years ago, the event has raised more than £1million for charities far and wide. 

For more details about the event, visit walkthetestway.org.uk.