Basing Wood Blue Trail

A circular walk into the heart of Basing Wood, taking in the forest meadow and pond.

Terrain

Fairly smooth, with some softer ground.

Dogs

Forestry England says dogs are allowed here. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Basing Wood, near Basingstoke. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: Forestry England. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

Route line from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), 3.6 km. It can differ a little from the official route, so follow the waymarks and the Forestry England directions. Use two fingers to move or zoom the map on a phone.