River Whitewater
(1.2 miles / 1.9km – 25 minutes)
This short walk follows the River Whitewater for part of its course, on a new path created in Bassetts Mead (near Holt Park). This chalk stream is rich in wildlife and you can sit by it and watch the ducks at the pub at the end of the walk.
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| Name / Position / Elevation | Bearing / Distance |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| WP0001 SU 73700 54830 64 m |
Starting at the Crooked Billet pub, cross the A30, turn left and take the path BEFORE the bridge. | |
| WP0002 SU 73770 54790 63 m |
120°T 80.6 m |
Follow the river path until it ends just before the railway. |
| WP0003 SU 73840 54725 63 m |
133°T 95.6 m |
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| WP0004 SU 73860 54585 64 m |
172°T 141 m |
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| WP0005 SU 73970 54460 64 m |
139°T | 167 m |
| WP0006 SU 74020 54280 65 m |
165°T 187 m |
Cross field and then through a gate into the wood on your left. |
| WP0007 SU 73930 54285 66 m |
274°T 90.2 m |
Follow the woodland path. |
| WP0008 SU 73845 54270 68 m |
260°T 86.3 m |
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| WP0009 SU 73850 54315 68 m |
007°T 45.3 m |
When you come out, bear left to far corner of the field. |
| WP0010 SU 73755 54390 70 m |
309°T 121 m |
At the gate, head straight across and join path which follows a fence to its left. |
| WP0011 SU 73715 54565 65 m |
347°T 180 m |
This eventually leads around to an exit near a pylon. |
| WP0012 SU 73605 54560 64 m |
268°T 110 m |
Join the road. |
| WP0013 SU 73525 54580 66 m |
284°T 82.5 m |
At Holt Lane turn right and in 250m you are back at the Crooked Billet pub. |
| WP0014 SU 73675 54750 64 m |
042°T 227 m |
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| WP0015 SU 73675 54820 65 m |
000°T 70 m |
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| Total distance: | 1.7 km |
Transport to start of walk:
- Walk from your home, if you live in Hook.
- By Bus or Train – see the Transport Page for the latest information.
- Car: A long term car park is available near to Hook centre off Reading Road (opposite the White Hart pub). Note that the free car parks in front of the shops may have time restrictions.