Attractions around Basingstoke And Deane

Calleva originated during the Iron Age and became the centre of the kingfom of the Atrebates. After Roman invasion in 43AD, the town was enlarged. It thrived throughout Roman rule, …read more

This is a steep climb through picturesque countryside peaking at about a 16% incline, but you can take a break at the top and explore Watership Down if you fancy …read more

The Church of England parish church of St Mary the Virgin is just within the walls of the former Roman town [Calleva Atrebatum], possibly on the site of a Roman temple.read more

This short and gentle climb to Little London rises through a canopy of trees which give it a very nice atmosphere while providing cover from both sun and rain.read more

The Church of St James in Bramley, Hampshire, England was built in the Norman period and has been added to since. It is a Grade I listed building.read more

check the map for walking routes around and through this historic site, some great info at Reading Museum also

Handy cafe for cyclists with plenty of outdoor space and seating, good selection of cakes!

Bramley Village Bakery is located on Sherfield Rd, just before the level crossing and beside Bramley train station.Friendly staff will help you to a rich selection of coffee, cakes …read more

The story begins with Speaker Chute who, in 1635 built two summerhouses in the grounds to the east of the house. The summerhouses would have likely been the focus of …read more

The Three Castles Path is a long-distance walking trail inspired by King John's journeys between the castles of Windsor and Winchester, later building Odiham Castle right in the middle. The …read more

Very picturesque, but has suffered from overuse of motocross bikes. On entry and through the trail you will discover logs have been laid on the trail which you will need …read more

Lovely little village and you must pop into hoddington arms. Great pub.

Kingsclere is a pretty village with a history that stretches back to the 9th century. There are a couple of old inns in the village, places for food and drink, …read more

Suitable trail for MTB. The bridleway passes beautiful coppiced woodland (oak, holly and hazel) and within the Weston Common ancient woodland. A fairly deep disused open pit runs adjacent to the bridleway for a short section (so be careful)!

Couple of gates closed if cattle in field

Watership Down is a hill in the Hampshire Downs. It is best known as the setting for Richard Adams' 1972 novel about rabbits, ‘Watership Down’. The hill, which has a …read more

Old railway bed, converted into surfaced track

Ladle Hill is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Scheduled Monument with sublime views. Atop the hill is an Iron Age hill fort that has never been …read more

Rough single track at the northern end for a few hundred meters but widens out and affords great views toward the Candovers.

Part of the Three Castles Path. It has been overgrown for years but recently cut back to open up a decent route between the Hackwood and Herriard estates.