Odiham – a Castle and a Canal

Pang Valley Group

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Overview

Park in Odiham High Street or signed pay and display car parks.Meet outside the Bel and the Dragon, 100, High Street, Odiham RG29 1LP A lovely walk combining the elegant country town of Odiham, Hampshire with a castle and the Basingstoke Canal. This walk will precede the boat trip at 2.30pm (details to be posted separately). Have lunch in Odiham after the walk or bring a picnic on the boat where drinks may be purchased.

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

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

Website:: https://pvramblers.org.uk/map-start-of-walk/?ID=3151

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 74000 51001
Nearest postcode:: RG29 1LZ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

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