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General Walk Arrangements:

Is it possible to start the Walk at my chosen start point without checking in at Romsey and being bussed to the start point?

No – you must check-in at Romsey for insurance purposes.

Is it possible to do the whole 45 mile distance of the Test Way?

No – this would not be logistically possible within daylight hours.

Since registering I have changed my mind about where I would like to start from – is this possible?

Probably, but transport for some distances gets full up.  Check with the Registrar by e-mail.

Is it possible to bring a child in a pushchair?

Yes, but remember there are stiles to be negotiated on the way and you should ensure you have sufficient support to negotiate these. Also some stretches such as Squabb wood will be uneven and muddy.

Is it possible for us to put our baby car seat in the bus and collect it at the end of the Walk?

Yes, but label it clearly with your name.

Can we take a dog on the Walk?

Yes, but they must be kept on a lead, especially as the route may take you close to livestock in some areas. Dogs will be allowed on the buses if they are well behaved and kept off the seats.

Can you guarantee that there will be no livestock on the actual route?

No – given that parts of the route cross farmers’ fields.  Where possible we try to ensure that the marshals have the necessary experience to deal with such situations.

Will there be free water and chocolate as in past years?

Hopefully – it depends of the generosity of our supporters!

Is a more detailed map of the route available?

Yes, the Ordnance Survey Explorer Map sheet number 131 for Romsey, Andover and the Test Valley covers the entire route on a double sided map at a scale of 2.5 inches to the mile (1:25,000).

Choice of Charities:

Are we allowed to walk for a project that is not a registered charity?

Please let us know the details and we will let you know if it is acceptable.

Does the charity I walk for have to be local?

No – you can walk for any charity of your choice.

Can I change the charity I am walking for?

Yes – advise the Registrar accordingly.

Sponsorship – including PayPal:

Is there a minimum sponsorship amount?

We would expect a minimum of £25.

If I do not raise all the funds I expected to, am I responsible for paying the balance?

No – we only expect you to pay what you actually raise (although we do stipulate that we would expect you to raise the minimum amount of £25).

I will not be able to raise sponsorship – can I walk and make a donation?

Yes – but we would expect you to pay the registration fee and make at least the minimum donation.

When I open a Just Giving page should it be in the name of the charity?

No – Please open the page for the Charity ‘Rotary Club of Romsey Test Trust Fund’. Click link to download Full instructions on creating a Just Giving Page.

If you are opening a Team page it would be helpful if you would let us know all the names of the walkers who will use this page.

Can I change from using Just Giving to collecting the money myself?

Yes – please advise the Registrar accordingly.

If I set up a Just Giving page will my charity receive their share of the sponsorship?

Yes - we consolidate payments from all walkers, both from Just Giving and other methods, for your chosen charity and then send the total after deducting the agreed 25% for Rotary Charities.

How long will it be before the charity gets the sponsorship monies?

Unfortunately we do have to collect all monies from several hundred walkers before we can apply for Gift Aid and distribute the total monies to the charities. This year we plan to complete this during January.

Individual and Team Registrations:

I am an adult walking with a child under the age of 14 or a vulnerable adult. I am not raising sponsorship myself. Do I need to register for the Walk if the person I accompany does so?

Yes -  otherwise you will not be included in the transport planning and you will not have a place reserved on the bus which may be full. The registration fee contributes to the overhead costs of putting on the walk including costs of transport, insurance, St John Ambulance, hall hire and many other costs we incur.

Is it possible to just turn up and register on the day?

Yes, but the whole point of Walk the Test Way is to raise money for charity. Analysis of previous walks shows that late registered walkers raise little or no sponsorship money. We will accept late registrations on the day of the walk but the registration fee is then £30. This includes a contribution to charity, which is the objective of the walk. Choice of start points will probably be more limited than those who have registered online and for whom transport is booked.


I am organising a team to walk.   How would you like us to register, individually or as a team? 

You can register a group online in one session – you will need all their details available.   If you then use PayPal to pay all the registration fees, one total payment for all team members will be taken. Alternatively individuals can register and pay separately.

As a group, are we guaranteed to be on the same bus?

We will do our best, but it’s not guaranteed.

One of our group members has dropped out but we have a replacement – is this OK?

Yes – advise the Registrar accordingly. They will be expected to raise sponsorship.

Is there a registration discount for families or for those walking as a group?

Sorry No – amongst other things the fee covers transport and insurance costs.


Making Registration Fee or Sponsorship Payments:

To whom should the cheque be payable and where should I send it?

All cheques (registration fees and sponsorship money) should be made payable to the "Rotary Club of Romsey Test Trust Fund" and sent to The Registrar, Walk the Test Way, PO Box 335, ROMSEY Hampshire SO51 1BP.

If I have more than one sponsorship sheet can I send you one cheque to cover all of them?

Yes.

Help raise money for your charity by asking your supporters and donors to register for the walk and raise money. No need for you to do any more - let us organize everything else for you! Six walks of differing distance from 2 to nearly 26 miles along the beautiful Test Way to choose from - fully marshaled and patrolled with St John Ambulance facilities along the entire route in case of any first aid emergencies.

Download a presentation about Walk The Test Way here:

Walk the Test Way PDF for Charities 2012 (PDF File)

Walk the Test Way PowerPoint for Charities 2012 (PowerPoint File)