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We are a group of people, mainly from Oakley and the surrounding areas, who enjoy walking in the countryside.

We welcome new members of all ages. Young walkers up to age 18 to be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

There are 3 walks a month which are usually between 4 and 12 miles depending on time of day and leaders. Walks occur every second Wednesday in the month and every third Sunday in the month. During the summer we also organise some shorter evening walks.

Want to come along and walk with us? Why not try out a walk or two for free, then if you want to join us it’s just £7 for annual membership which is renewed on 1st February every year.

Most daytime walks meet in the lay-by near Oakley Junior School (check walk details for times). We usually share transport to the walk location so don’t worry if you don’t have your own transport. Coordinates/sat nav references/postcodes are provided for those who prefer to meet at the walk location.

Generally we walk within a 30 minute drive from Oakley. Longer walks further afield are arranged from time to time.
Once a year a Walking Weekend away is organised.
Walks are lead by any club members who want to volunteer.
After each walk there is often the opportunity to socialise in a pub or cafe. You will have the option to stay for a meal, or a drink or just head off home.
We also have a Christmas party and a couple of additional social events throughout the year.

NEXT WALK

Description	Information
Day & Date of Walk	Sunday 22^nd February 2026
Location of walk	Basing Trail, a circular walk around Basingstoke including visiting several historic sites and the village of Old Basing. There is also an option of walking back to Oakley from Basingstoke.
Distance of Walk	Basing Trail is 6 miles Walk from Basingstoke to Oakley adds an additional 5 miles to the walk.
Start Time & Place (Meet 10 mins before start)	Meet at the Pack Lane crossroads at 9:20am to catch the 9:29am number 76 bus to Basingstoke. Alternatively, meet at Crossborough Hill Car Park, War Memorial Park (RG21 4AG). Parking is free on Sundays in this car park. The walk will start at 10am from Crossborough Hill Car Park. For those wishing to catch a bus back to Oakley after the walk, the 76 bus leaves Basingstoke bus station at 13:50, or 14:50.
Leaders	Corrine Thomas
Leaders’s Contact Details	07768 497512 corrinethetrekker@gmail.com
Walk description / difficulty	We will be completing the Basingstoke Heritage Trail. This is a mixture of paths, bridleways and some walking across fields. The route is mainly flat, with a couple of gentle climbs at Crabtree plantation and Basingstoke Common. https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/content/doclib/1838.pdf After the trail, we will stop for a snack in Basingstoke and for those who wish, we will walk back to Oakley via Worting. This route is mainly footpaths and bridleways.
Terrain	Some of the fields are currently very muddy and one short section on boards was flooded but passable when I checked the route. I recommend wearing waterproof boots and bring poles for support over the muddy sections.
Number of Stiles	No stiles
Distance to start	5.5 miles
Where we are parking	Crossborough Hill Car Park, War Memorial Park (RG21 4AG). Parking is free on Sundays in this car park. Or catch 76 bus to Basingstoke and walk to War Memorial Park
Sat Nav Reference
Directions to start of walk	Meet either at the Pack Lane crossroads bus stop, or make your own way to Crossborough Hill. We will start the walk from the car park.
Where we can eat/drink (If applicable)	We will find a café in Basingstoke for a drink and snack after completing the Basing Trail and before walking back to Oakley.
Other notes	Please inform the leader if you plan to go directly to Crossborough Hill Car Park so she knows to wait for you.

UPCOMING WALKS

Wednesday 11th March – leader required.

Sunday 22nd March – Christine and Steve.

Wednesday 8th April – leader required.

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