Mattingley, Hazeley heaths, Hound Green, Hartley Wespall and Lyde Green

Loddon Valley Group

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Overview

Mattingley, Hazeley heaths, Hound Green, Hartley Wespall and Lyde Green. Join us for a pleasant meander in rural Hampshire, with heaths, woods and farmland, starting from Mattingley Church, with 840 ft of ascent. Drink option at the end at the Leather Bottle.

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 23.3km / 14.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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

WALK LEADER: Paul L Phone: 0776 858 5657 (0118 979 0190) STARTING LOCATION Nearest postcode: START: RG27 8LA Lat/Long: 51.31694,-0.94531 What3words: ///messaging.range.harmonica, MEET: RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams MEETING LOCATION Nearest postcode: RG40 5TU Lat/Long: (51.42126,-0.84048) What3words: ///necks.judge.dreams

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 80700 69701
Nearest postcode:: RG41 1DP
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Cantley Park CP (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 73600 58101
Nearest postcode:: RG27 8LA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking near Mattingley Church, Church Ln, Mattingley, Hook. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start.

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