Description
This route is likely to be drier than Hoohec one in wet conditions.
The route ends at Heckfield, a Slow Ways node. However, as at March 2022, there is no public transport available from Heckfield and only limited facilities there. The route itself is generally good. The route is attractive and fairly easy to follow, with an unusual section passing through a garden centre/nursery (marked with their own green and yellow signs). There are a number of stiles and gates and the busy B3349 needs to be crossed twice so, even in dry conditions, the route would not be considered suitable for wheels
This route is likely to be drier than Hoohec one in wet conditions.
The route ends at Heckfield, a Slow Ways node. However, as at March 2022, there is no public transport available from Heckfield and only limited facilities there. The route itself is generally good. The route is attractive and fairly easy to follow, with an unusual section passing through a garden centre/nursery (marked with their own green and yellow signs). There are a number of stiles and gates and the busy B3349 needs to be crossed twice so, even in dry conditions, the route would not be considered suitable for wheels
Status
This route has been reviewed by 4 people.
There are no issues flagged.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 4
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (4)
There are currently no problems reported with this route.
Downloads - 3
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Hook
Grid Ref
SU7244054210
Lat / Lon
51.28243° / -0.96271°
Easting / Northing
472,440E / 154,210N
What3Words
heartburn.rarely.plausible
Heckfield
Grid Ref
SU7239960744
Lat / Lon
51.34118° / -0.96197°
Easting / Northing
472,399E / 160,744N
What3Words
gong.outbid.unloading
| Hook | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SU7244054210 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.28243° / -0.96271° |
| Easting / Northing | 472,440E / 154,210N |
| What3Words | heartburn.rarely.plausible |
| Heckfield | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SU7239960744 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.34118° / -0.96197° |
| Easting / Northing | 472,399E / 160,744N |
| What3Words | gong.outbid.unloading |
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reviews
Petr Sadilek
31 Mar 2024I can only add to previous reviews that the entry to the garden centre 2.5km from Heckfield is far from intuitive. The is a wooden door to open to get inside as shown on the first photo. The garden centre also has a small cafe inside.
My experience of the trip was marked by wet ground conditions and I couldn't help but get my shoes soaked several times esp. when the route turns off Bottle Lane into woods and on the last stretch between Rotherwick and the edge of Hook. I also found one disused and one still open pub in Rotherwick - see the third photo.
I would not recommend walking this route after a spell of wet weather. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable trip and the route was safe and easy to follow.
Mgabgt
09 May 2022The route ends at Heckfield, a Slow Ways node. However, as at March 2022, there is no public transport available from Heckfield and only limited facilities there. The route itself is generally good. The route is attractive and fairly easy to follow, with an unusual section passing through a garden centre/nursery (marked with their own green and yellow signs). There are a number of stiles and gates and the busy B3349 needs to be crossed twice so, even in dry conditions, the route would not be considered suitable for wheels.
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Pilea
24 Apr 2022This is a lovely route to walk that goes through beautiful villages, woods and fields. I'd 100% walk it again!.
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Mgabgt
09 May 2022Glad you enjoyed it.
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Danravenellison
24 Apr 2022I really enjoyed walking/running this Slow Ways route. The description is a good summary.
I loved seeing lots of bluebells, wildgarlic and even a hedgehog on the route.
I'd certainly walk it again! Thank you for sharing it mgabgt.
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Mgabgt
09 May 2022Really pleased you enjoyed it.
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