This short leisurely Hampshire walk explores the Dogmersfield Estate and the Basingstoke Canal. Perfect for an afternoon stroll after Sunday lunch.
Calculated time: 1h35[?] 
Distance : 3.23mi
Vertical gain : 85ft
Vertical drop : 69ft
Highest point : 295ft
Lowest point : 240ft 
Difficulty : Easy
Back to starting point : Yes
Walking
Location : Winchfield
Starting point : N 51.278267° / W 0.886117° 
(D/A) The starting point is the public car park opposite the Barleymow Inn, just a few yards along Sprat's Hatch Lane, grid reference SU777538. Walk up to the Basingstoke Canal from the car park and turn right, under Sprat's Hatch Lane and following the towpath under Stacey's Bridge and Basely's Bridge all the way to the Sprat's Hatch Bridge.
(1) Cross over the bridge and follow the footpath past Sprat's Hatch Farm. Shortly after the path turns sharp left at the farm, look out for a footpath on the right adjacent to the big iron gates to the estate. Follow this path, fenced at either side with pigs, cows and assorted farm animals to see until it joins the main drive.
(2) Go left when the main drive reaches a T-junction, then pass through the metal gate that leads to Tundry Pond. Walk along the bank of this lovely lake all the way to the woods at the far end. Here turn right and follow the path over the canal bridge. Once across the bridge, take the towpath on the left back to the start point.
Waypoints :
D/A : mi 0 - alt. 246ft - Start: car park opposite Barleymow Inn
1 : mi 1.17 - alt. 269ft - Sprat's Hatch Bridge
2 : mi 1.76 - alt. 253ft - Tundry Pond
D/A : mi 3.23 - alt. 249ft - Finish: car park opposite Barleymow Inn
This leisurely walk (ideal for working off Sunday lunch) has the advantages of starting and finishing at a pub and has no hills to climb! It passes through the Dogmersfield estate and past the picturesque Tundry Pond.
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Global average : 4.73/5
Number of opinions : 10
Description quality : 4.8/5
Routemap quality : 4.8/5
Walk interest : 4.6/5
Global average : 5 / 5
Date of walk
: 09/02/22
Description quality
: Very good
Easiness to follow the route
: Very good
Walk interest
: Very good
Really enjoyed this short walk which we did after a pub lunch at the Barley Mow. I can recommend both the walk and the pub.
Global average : 4.67 / 5
Date of walk
: 17/10/21
Description quality
: Very good
Easiness to follow the route
: Very good
Walk interest
: Good
Interesting and decent sized walk with very clear instructions.
Global average : 4.33 / 5
Date of walk
: 26/09/21
Description quality
: Good
Easiness to follow the route
: Very good
Walk interest
: Good
As the owner of a large dog I approach new walks with a degree of trepidation as there is no way I can lift my Saluki over gates and stiles. No worries here. Even with his long legs he could wiggle through them all. The path was very easy and flat. Might be a little muddy in winter but on a lovely sunny day we were glad of the shade along the canal. My dog was off lead most of the time. On this occasion there were no animals grazing in surrounding fields.
Parking is easy near the Barley Mow pub. If you plan to take refreshments at the pub do check opening hours before setting out.
Definitely a walk we’ll do again to enjoy the autumn colours.
Global average : 4.67 / 5
Date of walk
: 19/07/21
Description quality
: Very good
Easiness to follow the route
: Very good
Walk interest
: Good
nice flat short walk
Global average : 5 / 5
Date of walk
: 14/03/21
Description quality
: Very good
Easiness to follow the route
: Very good
Walk interest
: Very good
Great walk with super-easy instructions. Will be trying the longer version next time.
Global average : 5 / 5
Date of walk
: 22/08/20
Description quality
: Very good
Easiness to follow the route
: Very good
Walk interest
: Very good
Great easy walk for the whole family. Will be trying the longer route next time.
Global average : 5 / 5
Date of walk
: 06/07/20
Description quality
: Very good
Easiness to follow the route
: Very good
Walk interest
: Very good
Beautiful walk along the canal and through countryside. Simple directions and total lack of road walking made for an exceptionally enjoyable walk.
Global average : 4.67 / 5
Date of walk
: 22/06/20
Description quality
: Good
Easiness to follow the route
: Very good
Walk interest
: Very good
Beautiful, waterside gentle wall.
Perfect family walk on a sunny afternoon.
Global average : 4.67 / 5
Date of walk
: 21/09/19
Description quality
: Very good
Easiness to follow the route
: Good
Walk interest
: Very good
A fabulous leisurely walk. A perfect Indian summer day contributed, as did the occasional passing craft on the canal. Would recommend this!
Thank you for your feedback on the walk description, we've made the changes you suggested to the wording
In the section just before Tundry Pond, the instruction "Shortly afterwards a metal gate to the left leads to Tundry Pond" is misleading. A better description would read "Go left when the main drive hits a T-junction, then pass through the metal gate that leads to Tundry Pond."
Thank you for your feedback on this walk! If you would like to make any suggestions for re-wording the walk description to make it clearer for other hikers, it would be most welcome
Global average : 4.33 / 5
Date of walk
: 07/01/18
Description quality
: Very good
Easiness to follow the route
: Good
Walk interest
: Good
The map was accurate however the wording in the description of the walk could have been a explanatory as found it a little vague in places. Overall the walk was nice and incorporates some nice scenery en route, would do this walk again
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