Basing Wood is a scenic woodland area located in Hampshire, England, featuring a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, including oak, beech, and pine. The woodland floor is carpeted with bluebells in the spring, creating a stunning display of color. A network of walking trails, including the Basing Wood Heritage Trail, allows visitors to explore the woodland and discover its hidden gems, such as ancient trees, woodland ponds, and historic features like the remains of a medieval hunting lodge. The woodland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds.
Wellies are a must! Very muddy and boggy in places. We will definitely be coming back in nicer weather to make use of the play area and explore more. Lots of different routes to explore - you could spend the day walking around here.
Beautiful place to indulge with nature. I suggest going early in the morning at the break of dawn to catch the glimpse of morning nature. You can hear the chirping of birds and I also got some deer wandering. A very good place for hiking and for dog walking. There are 3 trails: blue, yellow and green; each with its own length. The only downside is that you might need your Wellies to deal with mud on a wet day. Otherwise, I would give this place 5 star rating. Amazing display of nature in the heart of the town.
Great walk with kids very peaceful, park could be a bit better for playing. Lovely woods always come up here to see the tadpoles growing
Pros: Great free place to go, good for kids and adults alike. Lovely walks through the woods and has a few things for kiddies to play on in one area. Great for picnics, quiet walks, scavenger hunts etc. Cons: Although you can get a wheelchair through (we had a childs one), it is by no means easy. Deep furrows, muddy puddles, large tree roots and some quite steep trails being the main issue. Also, no toilets anywhere nearby. If you're able bodied, parents with children who love to explore, dog walkers, ramblers etc then it's a fantastic place to go.
Gorgeous park, wild forest. I can't wait for summer to see all this beautiful trees fully green. The sound of the nature makes all my thoughts go away. Love it! Lots of routes, muddy at the moment , but the song of the birds, wind in the tree ,quiet of the afternoon are bliss.
Went for a stroll through Basing Woods on a whim and loved it. Such a surprise to find such a big woodland area so near a residential estate. The play park inside was so suited for the forest, trails were so easy to follow and varied in environment. We saw loads of wildlife too including Deer. Be good for a walk for old, young and dog walkers.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Hiking
Picnic tables
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Wellies are a must! Very muddy and boggy in places. We will definitely be coming back in nicer weather to make use of the play area and explore more. Lots of different routes to explore - you could spend the day walking around here.
Beautiful place to indulge with nature. I suggest going early in the morning at the break of dawn to catch the glimpse of morning nature. You can hear the chirping of birds and I also got some deer wandering. A very good place for hiking and for dog walking. There are 3 trails: blue, yellow and green; each with its own length. The only downside is that you might need your Wellies to deal with mud on a wet day. Otherwise, I would give this place 5 star rating. Amazing display of nature in the heart of the town.
Great walk with kids very peaceful, park could be a bit better for playing. Lovely woods always come up here to see the tadpoles growing
Pros: Great free place to go, good for kids and adults alike. Lovely walks through the woods and has a few things for kiddies to play on in one area. Great for picnics, quiet walks, scavenger hunts etc. Cons: Although you can get a wheelchair through (we had a childs one), it is by no means easy. Deep furrows, muddy puddles, large tree roots and some quite steep trails being the main issue. Also, no toilets anywhere nearby. If you're able bodied, parents with children who love to explore, dog walkers, ramblers etc then it's a fantastic place to go.
Gorgeous park, wild forest. I can't wait for summer to see all this beautiful trees fully green. The sound of the nature makes all my thoughts go away. Love it! Lots of routes, muddy at the moment , but the song of the birds, wind in the tree ,quiet of the afternoon are bliss.
Went for a stroll through Basing Woods on a whim and loved it. Such a surprise to find such a big woodland area so near a residential estate. The play park inside was so suited for the forest, trails were so easy to follow and varied in environment. We saw loads of wildlife too including Deer. Be good for a walk for old, young and dog walkers.
