A varied and level circular walk following the Basingstoke Canal and then crossing open fields to W|

Loddon Valley Group

We are the Loddon Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A varied and level circular walk following the Basingstoke Canal and then crossing open fields to Winchfield Church before returning to the canal and car park via Tundry Pond

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html

See local website for satnav and contact details.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 77700 53701
Nearest postcode:: RG27 8DD
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Start time:: 10:30 am

The Barley Mow Slipway car park, Sprat's Hatch Lane, Hook.

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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 quarterly 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

Join now for just £3.42 per month