Yes but under 18's must be registered by their parent or guardian. Under 16's should be accompanied by an Adult on the walk who is acceptable to their Parents or guardians.

Yes - see the taking Part Tab and the Step by Step Instructions

The registration fees only cover the cost of the event i.e. bus hire, ambulance hire, advertising, web system costs, etc. All volunteers are unpaid.

We would prefer not. Organising and ensuring the security of a large number of walkers makes this impractical. If extreme circumstances prevent registration on line, we will accept walkers on the day but they are expected to make a minimum donation of £50.

Sorry No - the registration fee covers transport and insurance costs, but there is an Early Bird discounted registration fee.

No there are five distances to choose from - see "About the Event" on the web site for details, you choose which distance you want to walk when you register.

Regrettably, experience has show that this is not possible. The route is not suitable - in places encroaching vegetation makes the path narrow and only suitable for single file walking, in addition there are stiles; kissing gates; and narrow boardwalks over very boggy ground.

Regrettably, the route is not suitable for wheelchair use, in places encroaching vegetation makes the path narrow and only suitable for single file walking, in addition there are stiles; kissing gates; and narrow boardwalks over boggy ground.

Yes, but they must be kept on a short lead as the route will take you through livestock in some places. Dogs will be allowed on buses provided they are well behaved and kept off the seats.

The objective of the walk is to help charities raise funds while you enjoy the walk. Its a condition of the walk that you raise sponsorship. We recommend a minimum of £50.

Yes - otherwise you will not be included in the transport planning so will not have a place reserved on the bus which may be full. Registration fees cover transport costs, insurance and paramedic cover amongst other organisational costs.

No because there are 5 distances to choose from, walkers are spread out, but you are likely to be walking in "company" which is fun!

Review Taking Part Tab to prepare and then read the Register Tab. Finally click the 'Register Now' button to transfer to the ACTIVE online registration system. Also please read the Step By Step Guide before registering.

Yes - see the Taking Part Tab and the Step by Step Guide

Yes, you will be given the option during the registration process. See theStep By Step Guide

If your problem is understanding what is needed in each of the fields then please see the Step By Step Guide A small number of users have experienced editing problems when entering data into Active forms. If you do have this problem, we suggest the following steps: Cookies must be enabled in your browser Delete your Browser History - this link will tell you how. Delete your Autocomplete entries - this link will tell you how. Do not use your browser back button whilst filling in the Active Networks form (use the form controls) If you still have problems then please email the registrar and we will try to help.

All walkers must agree the Active Networks and Walk the Test Way terms and conditions. If you registered online yourself you will have signed the two waivers - Active Networks and The Walk the Test Way Terms and Conditions. If you were registered by another person, they cannot sign the wavers on your behalf and you must do this yourself by clicking the link on your confirmation email. If you are the parent /guardian who registered an under 18, you will have signed the waiver when you registered them for the walk.

If you were registered by another walker/leader and, you want to edit the details of your own registration e.g. changing distance, then you need to click the link on your confirmation email to register yourself with Active Networks so you can then log in and make the changes.

The easiest way to log back in is to click the blue MY EVENTS button on your confirmation email and it will take you into your account without needing a password. If however you do not have the email then: If you were registered by another walker/leader and, you want to edit the details of your own registration e.g. changing distance, then you first need to claim your registration. Just click the link on your confirmation email to register with ActiveNetworks so you can then log in and make the changes. If you have already claimed your registration and have an account then simply click the Active.com link and log-in to your account. Click Sign In in the upper right-hand corner once signed in then Hover over your name in the upper right-hand corner to access the drop down menu - including 'My Events'.

To recover a password click this link https://passport.active.com/forgot and enter the email address you registered with and it will send you an an email to reset your password.

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

Yes – you can log into their Active Networks account and change the details. Alternatively, you can email the registrar with ther name and contact details of the substitute walker plus the name of the person who has dropped out.

Yes – you or your group leader can log into their Active Networks account and change the details. Alternatively email the registrar.

No. Registration fees cover the fixed costs of the walk which cannot be reduced if walkers drop out after registration or the walk is cancelled due to weather, etc.. However, if government guidance on COVID changes and we have to cancel the walk, we will pay the registration fees to your chosen charity.

Yes, but they must be kept on a short lead as the route will take you through livestock in some places. Dogs will be allowed on buses provided they are well behaved and kept off the seats.

Regrettably, experience has show that this is not possible. The route is not suitable - in places encroaching vegetation makes the path narrow and only suitable for single file walking, in addition there are stiles; kissing gates; and narrow boardwalks over very boggy ground.

No, since the Test Way passes through farm fields.

Hopefully - it depends on the generosity of our sponsors!

Coach transport is provided for each walk distance after check-in at the Romsey Crosfield Hall Romsey.

No - you must check in at the Crosfield Hall, Romsey for insurance purposes.

We would prefer not. Organising and ensuring the security of over 700 walkers makes this impractical. If extreme circumstances prevent registration on line, we will accept walkers on the day but they are expected to make a minimum donation of £50.

We will do our best, but its not guaranteed. Coaches for a give distance will arive at start point within a few minutes of each other.

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 (1:25000).

There are signs and marshals along the entire length of the walk.

Each walker is issued with white and yellow tags at the check in, the yellow tag is handed to the transport marshal, and the white tag is attached to your clothing with the tie provided, and is removed at the finish so we know everyone who started is accounted for.

Yes - when you arrive at Romsey Memorial Park.

Leave the Memorial Park through the main gates, turn right over the bridge, follow the road up to and through the arch at the top, in to the town Market Place. From there directions to the various car parks will be best found using the car parking map. Go to maps>

No but the suggested target is £50.

No - you can nominate any charity or charitable organisation you choose.

Yes - when registering just enter the name of the charity and their registration number if known. If in doubt email the registrar to check if this an acceptable organisation..

We strongly recommend that participants raise using JustGiving as experience shows they raise far more money than sponsorship sheets. See sponsorship page for instructions on how to do this. However, we do also provide Sponsorship Sheets downloads if you prefer to use these - see sponsorship page

Yes - we consolidate payments from all walkers both from JustGiving or other methods and send the total sponsorship raised after deducting the agreed 20% for Rotary charity work when JustGiving has been selected or 25% for other methods.

Click this link to sponsorship page

Yes - but please notify the Treasurer by email from contact form. Use the sponsorship sheets to submit the money and where appropriate fill in the Gift Aid declaration.

Please pay sponsorship funds by cheque payable to Rotary Club of Romsey Test Trust Fund, to The Treasurer, Walk the Test Way, c/o Royal British Legion, Love Lane, Romsey, SO51 8DE0, or BACS to Co-Operative Bank plc, account name 'ROTARY CLUB OF ROMSEY TEST WALK-RM ACCOUNT', Sort code 08-92-99 account 65802667 - AND PLEASE NOT TO YOUR CHARITY! Please also send you original sponsorship sheet to the treasurer. Finally it would be helpful if you email the treasurer about the payment.

So that we can amalgamate all sources for the same charity, claim and add Gift Aid and send to the charity quickly.

The volunteers of the Rotary Club of Romsey Test run and marshal the event to enable walkers to raise funds for their chosen charities and to allow our Rotary Club to raise funds for our own Rotary charitable activities. NB: The registration fee only covers the cost of running the event. We distribute to your chosen charities after deducting an amount for our own Rotary charitable activities. ​ In the case of funds collected with sponsorship sheets we deduct 25%. ​ However, if you use JustGiving we only deduct 20% leaving 80% for your charity.

We are dependant on walkers sending in their sponsorship but plan to complete this by January, but send out interim payments in December.

The total raised in 2023 was £90,000

Yes - but we would expect you to pay the registration fee and make at least the minimum donation of £50. Us a a sponsorship sheet when submitting the money and where appropriate fill in the Gift Aid declaration.

Yes. Please enclose a copy of the sponsorship sheets for the Treasurer to reclaim the Gift Aid.