Top dog walking areas close to Basingstoke.
- Winkworth Arboretum. (Park and forest) Hascombe road, Godalming, GU8-4AD. 01483 208477. Pleasant place to visit, has a lake, wooded areas and tearooms. A national trust area, so will have to pay to get in.
- Crabtree Plantation. (Park and forest). London road, Old basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24-7AS. 01256 844844. A fantastic free family woodland walk. A map at the beginning, by the monument. The site has a small lake, large clearing with picnic benches scattered about and through the woods at the bottom is a play park.
- Wigmore Heath, Baughurst, RG26-4HL. A green space with heathland and woodland, footpaths leading to play and picnicking areas.
- War Memorial Park, Crossborough hill road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21-4AG. A fantastic large space, with footpaths leading to different areas of the park. There are three self guided walks, a bmx/skatepark, and a play area. This site has a lot more to offer and explore.
- Basing Lime Pits, Redbridge road, Old basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21-4. This site provides the opportunity for walking, playing and picnicking. The area form part of the Basingstoke canal heritage footpath trail, running across Basingstoke common and finishing at Basing house.
