Section 2 of 4, Basingstoke Canal
Odiham to Fleet
7.6 miles (12.3 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 745 517. Finish: SU 808 536. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
Almost flat: about 9 m of climbing and 10 m of descent; highest point 80 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Odiham.
- Bus stops
- Broad Oak Roundabout, 570 m from the start. Directions SU 749 513London Road, 580 m from the start. Directions SU 744 511London Road, 700 m from the start. Directions SU 742 511
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 250 m from the start. Directions SU 747 516Car park, 290 m from the start. Directions SU 747 519Car park, 780 m from the start. Directions SU 740 511
Getting back
The section finishes at Fleet. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Rochester Grove, 80 m from the finish. Directions SU 809 536Heatherside School, 110 m from the finish. Directions SU 809 535Heatherside School, 200 m from the finish. Directions SU 809 534
Planning the Basingstoke Canal
- Planning the whole trail: hants.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 65%, gravel and tracks 34%.
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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