Hook to Newnham, Lyde River and Rotherwick circular

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Overview

This is a flat walk through beautiful countryside between Hook and Basingstoke. We pass through the village of Newnham and proceed north to the Lyde River, a tributary of the River Loddon. After lunch at a suitable spot, we head towards Rotherwick and from there proceed back to our starting point.

Saturday, 8 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 14.8km / 9.2mi
Ascent:: 88m / 289ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 72282 54849
Nearest postcode:: RG27 9PU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Great Sheldon's Coppice, Hook. Turn off the A30, onto the B3349. Please park along the road opposite the housing estate.

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