View of North Wessex Downs – View from Plantation Hill loop from Hannington

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Basingstoke And Deane

Hannington

View of North Wessex Downs – View from Plantation Hill loop from Hannington

Moderate

4.0

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View of North Wessex Downs – View from Plantation Hill loop from Hannington

01:03

8.93km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

29 m

North Oakley, Hannington, and Wolverton Directional Sign

Highlight • Structure

123 m

Hannington Village Green

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely bit of green located in the tiny hamlet of Hannington. Could be a great place to stop and picnic before setting off on the rest of your journey.

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161 m

The Green, Hannington

Highlight • Rest Area

Good for a rest on the bench and watch the world go by.

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3.06 km

Rectory Lane Link Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice bit of link path from Rectory Lane to the junction with Hollowshot Lane. A little steep at the Easten end, so depending on your set up, it might be …

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4.10 km

Hollowshot Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great track watch out for dogs and walkers. And be nice and say hi.

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6.71 km

View of North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.10 km

View from Plantation Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, you get a wonderful view over the rolling Hampshire countryside. A short distance to the west, you find Cottington Hill and Bowry Walls hill fort.

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