Section 1 of 4, Basingstoke Canal
Basingstoke to Odiham
5.4 miles (8.7 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: SU 677 520. Finish: SU 745 517. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 85 m of climbing and 85 m of descent; highest point 111 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Basingstoke.
- Bus stops
- The Hatch, 180 m from the start. Directions SU 675 521Batchelor Drive, 360 m from the start. Directions SU 674 522
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SU 675 520The Hatch Car Park, 240 m from the start. Directions SU 674 520Car park, 560 m from the start. Directions SU 678 525
Getting back
The section finishes at Odiham. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Broad Oak Roundabout, 570 m from the finish. Directions SU 749 513London Road, 580 m from the finish. Directions SU 744 511London Road, 700 m from the finish. Directions SU 742 511
Planning the Basingstoke Canal
- Planning the whole trail: hants.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 51%, earth, rock and mud 41%, paved or flagged 7%.
About 7% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 8 gates.
Steepest climb: about 32 m in a kilometre (1 in 31), starting 2.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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