Hook is situated in the district of
Hart, in north east
Hampshire. It is a large village (in 2011 the population was 8,334) lying astride the A30, just to the
north of the M3 at Junction 5, about six miles from
Basingstoke
The village is bounded on the east side by the picturesque valley of the
River Whitewater, and to the south by two areas of common land - Hook Common
and Bartley Heath. Bartley Heath is an area of wet heathland designated as a
Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is particularly remarkable for the
presence of the rare Marsh Gentian. Bartley Heath and Hook Common are easily
accessible from the village and are a great place to enjoy wildlife. For
more information visit the Hampshire Wildlife Trust's website.
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