Walks

Get out for a bit.

Routes around Basingstoke that are worth knowing about. Mud levels may vary.

This section is still growing. Step-by-step routes come first, then places that are good for a walk, then parks for a shorter wander.

Walk routes

Walk route · Town Centre to Black Dam

War Memorial Park, Black Dam and Crabtree

From the town's main park out to the ponds and back, with the option of a longer loop through the woods and up the hill at Crabtree. Free parking, no stiles and a choice of length.

1.7 or 3.5 miles
Circular
No stiles

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Places to walk

walk · Old Basing

Lime Pits

Landscaped former workings between Basingstoke and Old Basing, with hills, paths and enough space for a decent wander.

Read the local guide →

walk · Old Basing

Old Basing Riverside Walk

A relaxed riverside route around Old Basing with a much more rural feel than its distance from town suggests.

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Shorter wanders

Parks and green spaces.

Not full routes, but good for a loop, a dog walk or getting some air without committing to an expedition.

green space · Black Dam

Crabtree Plantation

Woodland and open space on the eastern side of town that feels surprisingly removed from Basingstoke.

Read the local guide →

green space · Eastrop

Eastrop Park

A central green space with lakes, riverside paths and easy access from the town centre.

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green space · Town Centre

War Memorial Park

A large central park that is useful for much more than simply walking through on the way into town.

Read the local guide →

Keep exploring

Still deciding?

Walking is one option. Basingstoke does, against the odds, contain others.