The Basingstoke Shuffle…, 8.75 miles, easy

Calendar

When:

March 2, 2024 @ 10:45 am – 3:00 pm

2024-03-02T10:45:00+00:00

2024-03-02T15:00:00+00:00

Where:

Basingstoke Train Station
Basingstoke RG21 5NE
UK

Contact:

Jason

Walk

Circular easy gentle pace public transport Walk

Leaving the comforts of Berkshire, we head to Hampshire for this circular walk. A walk from the centre of Basingstoke out towards the village of Old Basing and returning into Basingstoke.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can, so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: gentle.

Walk details

This walk is out of our usual Berkshire area but it’s a good chance to explore a neighbouring county. The walk will head east from the station, following the railway line before coming into Old Basing.

The walk will then head out into the countryside when we will head towards Sherfield on Loddon. We will be welcomed with views of the Hampshire countryside. The walk will follow part of the river Loddon.

We will get views across to the sewage works on the outskirts of Basingstoke – oddly it’s not an ugly looking structure!

The walk will take us along the side of and across numerous fields of Basingstoke. We only walk through a small wooded area compared to the rest of the walk.

We will stop for lunch along the way after being refreshed here we will start heading back to the station. We will be presented with more beautiful views of the Hampshire countryside.

This is an easy walk which is relatively flat.

Travel details

By public transport

If you are coming from Reading, take the train at 10.07am. The train will arrive at 10.34am.

If the train is late, the start of the walk will be too.

By car

Parking is available at Basingstoke Station – charges will apply.

Notes

Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking onto a walk

Most walks do not require advance booking, and you can just turn up on the day. We encourage those comfortable with Meetup to indicate there that you plan to come though, so that others can see there will be plenty of people there – this really helps to encourage new members to come along.
For the few which still have limited numbers, this is handled via Meetup. Follow the link to a walk’s Meetup page (or press 🎟 Register / 🎟 Tickets / 🎟), and mark yourself as attending.
Social and other events may have their own booking system – please see the event description.

Pace Guide

Gentle: led at a gentle pace with regular short breaks for water or rest. Should be suitable for anyone capable of the distance. (Expect 2–2.5 mph.)
Medium: led at an intermediate pace with fewer breaks but still suitable for most walkers. (Expect 2.5–3 mph.)
Fast: led at a quick pace with minimal breaks. May be a challenge for those with less fitness. (Expect 3 mph+.)

Speeds quoted are only a rough guide, including time spent on short water/rest stops and negotiating stiles/gates/roads etc. but not that spent on longer lunch or pub stops.