Ellisfield & Hackwood Park

Hampshire 40+ Walking Group

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Overview

A lovely walk in the rolling countryside between Basingstoke and Alton. The walk includes a wander through the Hackwood Park Estate with it's deer park.

Stretches of the walk may be muddy if there has been a spell of rain.

Please bring a packed lunch and refreshments.

Well behaved dogs welcome.

Distance is 10.8 miles

Sunday, 30 November 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.4km / 10.8mi
Ascent:: 274.3m / 900ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 65267 48550
Nearest postcode:: RG25 2ND
what3words:: ideas.mull.mild

Start time:: 10:30 am

Start is the layby on the A339 Basingstoke to Alton Road, approximately 2 miles from the Basingstoke end.

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