The Lime Pits sit between Basingstoke and Old Basing and are the remains of former aggregate excavations.
That history has left behind something more interesting than the name suggests: landscaped hills, trees, open ground and paths rather than a flat municipal recreation field.
The parish council lists picnic benches, play areas and parking, while the wider green space is used for walking and recreation.
For a walk
Do not approach this expecting a grand countryside route.
It works better as a local wander: somewhere to get outside for an hour, walk the dog, let your legs remember their purpose or combine with nearby Old Basing and Crabtree Plantation.
There are also established walking connections between Crabtree and the Lime Pits, making the area more useful than it initially appears when viewed from the road.
Location
