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Hampshire’s Countryside by BikeDiscover
RefreshmentsThere are refreshments available in Kingsclere and some more PH’s near to the route such as in Hannington.
Places of interestWatership Down viewpoint and car park at Whitehill, on the Overton to Kingsclere Road. Made famous by Richard Adams’ book of the same name. Open at all times.
RailwaysRailway Enquiries 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk
MapsIf you wish to plan your own route in this area, you may find the following Ordnance Survey maps useful:
Explorer 144
Clockwise route cross section
Distance: 17 miles. Short cut trail 11 miles.
Start: Car park in Anchor Road, Kingsclere. (Grid ref. 527586).
Grade: Strenuous
Description: An invigorating ride which takes in some of Hampshire’s finest scenery. The route begins on a quiet country lane followed by a challenging off-road climb and continues along the ridge of Watership Down.
Links with: Whitchurch trail, Basingstoke trail
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About the passport The Culture-all Passport gives up to 2 adults and 2 children 12 months’ unlimited, access & parking to a world of fun, at one price. To find out more go to www.hants.gov.uk/passport
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Additions to ‘standard’ key:Additions to ‘standard’ key:
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1 Start in car park in Anchor Road, Kingsclere continue towards the church Turn left into Swan Street.
2 Turn Right signposted Sydmonton, then Turn Left out Turn Right signposted Sydmonton, then Turn Left out Turn Right signposted Sydmonton, then Turn Left out of village towards Old Burghclere. Continue through of village towards Old Burghclere. Continue through of village towards Old Burghclere. Continue through Sydmonton to junction by gatehouse.Sydmonton to junction by gatehouse.
3 Turn Left onto bridleway and continue to a gate. Turn Left onto bridleway and continue to a gate. Turn Left onto bridleway and continue to a gate. Turn Left onto bridleway and continue to a gate. Turn Left onto bridleway and continue to a gate. Turn Left onto bridleway and continue to a gate. Turn Left onto bridleway and continue to a gate. Turn Left onto bridleway and continue to a gate. Turn Left onto bridleway and continue to a gate. A long, hard climb!
5 Turn Left onto the Wayfarer’s Walk.
6 Passing the Fort, Bear Right Passing the Fort, Bear Right Passing the Fort, Bear Right along track, follow track along track, follow track round to the left to edge of round to the left to edge of escarpment before continuing escarpment before continuing escarpment before continuing escarpment before continuing eastwards through gate.eastwards through gate.eastwards through gate.eastwards through gate.
7 Join grassy track, Bear left and Join grassy track, Bear left and continue down incline to road.
8 Dismount and Cross Over road staying on Wayfarer’s Walk.
10 Dismount and X Road. Continue on Wayfarer’s Walk to road.Continue on Wayfarer’s Walk to road.Continue on Wayfarer’s Walk to road.
14 At next sharp bend, Bear Left
15 At junction, Turn Left onto track and continue uphill.At junction, Turn Left onto track and continue uphill.At junction, Turn Left onto track and continue uphill.
17 Turn Left up dead end road beside the cottage and Turn Left up dead end road beside the cottage and Turn Left up dead end road beside the cottage and continue on track to Farm.
18 At farm, Take Left bridleway.
19 At wood, take Right bridleway.
20 After about 1/2 mile, the track splits into three. After about 1/2 mile, the track splits into three. After about 1/2 mile, the track splits into three. Continue Straight on a good downhill stretch to road.Continue Straight on a good downhill stretch to road.Continue Straight on a good downhill stretch to road.
22 Continue between farm buildings to bridleway
23 Take Right Fork uphill past reservoir, into Kingsclere returning to car park. PH
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