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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Hampshire
Basingstoke And Deane
Old Basing And Lychpit

Ford and Old Mill Waterway – River Whitewater loop from Mill Field

Moderate

4.8

(6)

45

riders

Ford and Old Mill Waterway – River Whitewater loop from Mill Field

02:27

40.7km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.1 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

300 m

Old Basing House

Highlight • Historical Site

2

484 m

Old Basing Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Great for a Sunday breakfast!

Tip by

5.07 km

Webb's Copse

Forest

4

11.2 km

Ford and Old Mill Waterway

Highlight • Historical Site

5

12.4 km

St Mary’s Church, Hartley Wespall

Highlight • Religious Site

The date of the original building is unknown, but there is evidence of the existence of a timber-built Nave in the 13thcentury, possibly the oldest example in the South of England.

Tip by

13.0 km

Sedgemoor Copse

Forest

7

17.8 km

The Leather Bottle

Highlight • Restaurant

Unfortunately closed when I passed. Used to eat here several years ago BK (before kids).

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8

25.2 km

The Barley Mow, Winchfield

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfectly located pub along KAW. Good food and friendly service.

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9

32.4 km

A ‘Swing’ bridge until 1988, it is now the only ‘Lift’ Bridge over the Basingstoke Canal. There is some parking for about 4 cars on it’s southern side (vehicle in the background of the close up photo),

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10

34.0 km

River Whitewater

Highlight • River

River Whitewater viewed from the Deptford Bridge near Greywell.
The river rises at springs near Biddon Grange Farm and flows northeast until it joins the River Blackwater near Swallowfield. The headwaters flow over chalk giving the clear river it's name.

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B

40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.4 km

6.11 km

1.73 km

271 m

142 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

2.22 km

272 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 23 July

27°C

15°C

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