Whitchurch is set at the head of the Test Valley, the river rising just to the East of the town. It rises from the chalk and flows over a wide shallow gravel bed from its source through the town, where it splits and passes through 4 mills and under several bridges - from which can be seen large and numerous trout through the clear water. It and its banks are a Site of Special Scientific Importance (SSSI), see the map here. The town is bounded to the north and west by the the North Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is also shown on the map. The area has its own website - visit www.northwessexdowns.org.uk
Situated just off the A34 midway between Newbury and Winchester, Whitchurch is easily accessible by road. It is just as easily accessible by both bus and train.
For more information about local events and issues, visit the Whitchurch Web
