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Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details

Opening hours

Basing Wood is open 365 days a year, dawn until dusk.

How to find us

How to find us

Basing Wood is located approximately two miles north of Basingstoke 

Hampshire
Sat Nav Postcode: RG24 9AE
By Car

Basing Wood is located on the northern edge of Basingstoke between Chineham and Popley, easily accessible off the A33.

OS Grid Ref
SU 6438 5532
Get directions

51.2934, -1.07800503

Parking and prices

There are parking changes at Basing Wood. 

Parking is at Popley Community Centre car park.

Facilities and access

Assistant dogs welcome
Dogs allowed

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4600
E-Mail Address
southern.enquiries@forestryengland.uk

Visit Basing Wood today to enjoy the wildlife and explore the beautiful scenery

Basing Wood is a light airy wood consisting of broadleaves and conifers, both young and old, with many paths to explore.

The wood is full of interesting wildlife including a healthy population of the protected great crested newt. It also provides an important habitat for butterflies, in particular the declining purple emperor.

Some of the more common wildlife you may see in Basing Wood includes fallow, roe and muntjac deer, foxes, rabbits and many species of birds.

At a glance

  • 3 walking trails
  • Play area

Activities at Basing Wood

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