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North Hampshire Downs Group

We are the North Hampshire Downs Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Starting from Basingstoke Country Hotel there is a lovely Oak Woodland section before dropping down to enjoy a long stretch of the Basingstoke Canal from Greywell Tunnel to Odiham .

Then a field return loop, an uphill downland section overlooking Basingstoke, before dropping down to Up Nately, returning to the canal and back to start point.

Monday, 8 July 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.2km / 10.7mi
Ascent:
164.6m / 540ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 70473 53327
Nearest postcode:
RG27 9JS
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Start time:
9:30 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking