It’s a route of three parts, the first section from Bramley train station to Cufaude is easy walking on pavements and then on-road on Cufaude Lane....

Berkshire Walker

It isn't the most inspiring walk coming out of Basingstoke - which takes 5 miles - hence only giving it 3 stars. We took a detour at the bottom of Dummer Down Lane, walking straight across Duxford Lane to go into Dummer Down Farm and have lunch at the Honesty Cafe. Another possible alternative would be to follow the Wayfarer's Way from Dummer to Duxford Lane, crossing it and following the permissive route which would link to a footpath taking you back to The Holt - again adding about 1/2 mile but cutting out over a mile of road. The path out of Blackwood still needs a detour - which was blocked by fly tipping just before Larkwhistle Farm Road. In summary, I'd walk from Dummer to Micheldever again (and have done most of it previously) but not from Basingstoke to crossing the M3....

Clare Mitchell

The route starts at Micheldever Station (Photo 1). The Slow Way is supposed to leave the road for a private lane [SU531421]. It’s only a short detour to continue along the main road and reach the other end of the lane via a byway. The Slow Way leaves Dummer via a remarkably fancy stretch of the Wayfarer’s Walk (Photo 7)....

Martin Ellis

A walk across the SE corner of the North Wessex Downs AONB. There’s a moderate ascent up the escarpment (Photo 2) onto the North Wessex Downs. The route leaves the woods behind for fields (Photo 6) and a quiet lane....

Martin Ellis

Once out of Basingstoke there are great views south (Photo 1) while on a footpath below the railway. The route follows the river for a while (Photo 9) and then takes a footpath into Overton....

Martin Ellis

A straightforward walk south through woodland and fields, but bookended with urban stretches. There is then an excellent walk through the SW corner of the extensive Pamber Forest (Photo 1). There’s a break point at The Plough Inn (Photo 3) at Little London....

Martin Ellis

Most of the route is easy to navigate, with good paths either paved or through easy countryside....

Gemma E

The route then crosses open fields before joining roads passing through Oakley. The path is then followed to West Ham (Fire Station) Roundabout where a choice needs to be made, There is no underpass on the roundabout and if you walk round, only one joining road has a pedestrian crossing....

Barry Dale

I walked this route from Basingstoke to Alton on Tuesday 10th August 2021 using GPS. The walk doesn't really start until you reach Hackwood Park (assuming you start at Basingstoke). And a very enjoyable start to the walk it is, with a variety of landscapes through the park. Alton and Basingstoke have train and bus stations....

Phil Smith

I found the start (1.5 miles) very straightforward: from Basingstoke station you walk to Eastrop roundabout/lane, turn right onto Goat Lane, left on New Rd and left at the traffic lights. Enter the Memorial Park (photo 1 is the bandstand) on the right, follow the path on the right past the aviary and bandstand (photo 1) then take the underpass on the right opposite the playground....

Duncan Reid

The rest of the route is cross country with the last 1.25 miles on pavement through Tadley....

Barry Dale

Following my review of the Hackwood Park to Weston Patrick section I intended to complete the route from Weston Patrick to Alton on Friday 2nd July. Before leaving Weston Patrick church, there is small plaque (photo 1) that could be easily missed as it is low down in the hedge to the left of the white wrought iron gates. On Long Lane Track the grass was long and wet (photo 2). I left the route here and returned to Weston Patrick via Lasham and shall return another day to complete the final section to Alton....

Duncan Reid

This review is of the Hackwood Park to Weston Patrick section of the route, about 6 miles. At 657498 the Slow Way route wants to take you along the track to Hackwood Farm but it is blocked by large straw bales (see photo) and a map on the fingerpost shows the Public Right of Way, which is the footpath to Tunworth....

Duncan Reid

It runs parallel to the railway to the Milestones roundabout and Winklebury, where it goes behind the FA football complex and Winklebury Centre....

Duncan Reid

I walked the second half of the route, from Wootton St Lawrence to Kingsclere (7 miles). Warren Bottom Copse was full of bluebells and the high ground between Hannington and Kingsclere opens up panoramic views and fantastic cloudscapes, particularly the thunderstorm that pursued me back from Kingsclere! The bench on the green in front of Hannington church is ideal for a drinks break and on arrival in Kingsclere the choice includes McColls, Spar, the Honesty Cafe and a pub....

Duncan Reid

Leaving Micheldever Railway Station the route is briefly on pavement along Overton Road before turning left onto Larkwhistle Farm Road for about ½ mile....

Barry Dale

At Worting the footpath continues around and under the railway arch and there is no need to walk on the road as suggested by the route. Instead cross the road and turn right on the multi-use track running alongside the railway. At Oakley you can cross the railway and continue on a footpath running along the right embankment but it is narrow and cyclists may prefer to stay on the road....

Duncan Reid

From Rectory Road the last 0.5 miles to the centre of Hook is on paved surfaces....

Barry Dale

It's not exactly safe (#1) or off road (#5) for about 30% of the walk. So keep to the footpath on the right of the main road until you reach the Pamber Green sign, then cross....

David Albin