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. . . get a glimpse of aviation history at the Museum of Army Flying


        88 miles, about 2 1/2 hrs. If you heading to Heathrow allow more time – getting into the place can
        be a nightmare.

































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        Navigation notes


        Routes 5 and 1 on the map

        Start by making your way to St Marks Roundabout on Churchill Way, the A36. To do that get on
        the Ring Road and follow any signs that say London or Marlborough.

        0.0 mi  51.0748,-1.7862 At St Mark’s Roundabout take London Rd, the A30,  s/posted “London /
        Marlborough ((A338) / Andover (A343)”


        7.2 mi 51.1175,-1.6455 Go straight through three r/bouts and at Lopcombe Corner continue str.
        ahd on to the A343 s/posted  “Andover 343 / Basingstoke (A303) / London (M34)”  At the i/section
        the sign says “The Wallops / Andover / A343”


        3.1 mi 51.1401,-1.5854. Middle Wallop.

        The  Wallops.


        This curiously named huddle of quintessential English villages is worth a potter about if you have
        the time.  The name comes from the Saxon word “weaella” meaning water, and “hop”, meaning
        valley.  The water valley.


        Nether Wallop with its thatched cottages hugging narrow lanes was the location for BBC series
        “Miss Marple”, a tv adaptation of the Agatha Christie novels.


        To visit Nether Wallop turn r. in the middle of the village on to Farley St.  Follow Farley St to
        Nether Wallop.

        Expert navigator tip:  Look for the George Inn on you left as you make that turn.
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