Crondall Walks
This attractive Hampshire village is located in the Hart District of the county. The historic settlement includes a number of listed buildings including a noteworthy Norman church and a 500 year old pub.
It's also located close to the North Downs and the Basingstoke Canal, both of which provide good walking opportunities.
This walk from the village follows country lanes west to visit Odiham Castle near the neighbouring village of Odiham. After exploring the picturesque ruins of the 13th century castle you can also up a section of the Basingstoke Canal and enjoy a waterside stroll to Dogmersfield Park. Here there's nice trails along Dogmersfield Lake and lots of woodland paths to explore.
Crondall Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Crondall
- Dogmersfield Park - Enjoy an easy stroll through Dogmersfield park on this circular walk in Hampshire
- Basingstoke Canal Walk - Follow the Basingstoke canal from Up Nately to Woodham, on this delightful waterside walk
- West Green House - Enjoy a walk through the beautiful 10 acre gardens surrounding the 18th century West Green House and then extend your walk into the adjacent West Green Common
- Sherfield on Loddon - This walk visits the picturesque Longbridge Mill in Sherfield on Loddon in Hampshire.
- Old Basing - This circular walk explores the village of Old Basing in Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Fleet Pond - Enjoy an easy circular walk around the Fleet Pond Nature Reserve in the Hampshire town of Fleet
- Hartley Wintney - This walk from Hartley Wintney explores the area to the south of the village
- Bramshill Forest - This circular walk takes you around the pretty Bramshill Forest, near Eversley in Hampshire
- Hazeley Heath - This walk explores the RSPB'S Hazeley Heath near Hook in Hampshire.
- Hook - This Hampshire based town has some nice local woods, river walks, a pleasant local nature reserve and a number of nearby country parks to explore.
- Three Castles Path - This long distance trail takes you from the castle at Windsor to the castle at Winchester, passing Odiham Castle on the way
- Hackwood Park - This circular walk explores the old Hackwood Park Estate near Basingstoke, Winslade and Cliddesden in Hampshire.
Pubs/Cafes
In the village head to the Plume of Feathers for refreshments. It's thought to be one of the oldest pubs in Hampshire, dating back over 500 years. Oliver Cromwell is reputed to have stayed here in October 1645 on his way to Basing House. They serve high quality dishes and have a covered decking area plus a garden area outside. You can find them at The Borough, with postcode GU10 5NT for your sat navs.
Dog Walking
The country and woodland trails make for a fine dog walk. The Plume of Feathers is dog friendly in the outdoor area.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
At Odiham you can pick up the Three Castles Path. This historically themed long distance trail will take you from Windsor Castle to Winchester Castle, visiting the ruined Odiham Castle on the way.
For more walking ideas in the area see the North Downs Walks and the Hampshire Walks pages.
Photos
Crondall Village Centre
Plume of Feathers at Crondall
Farmland, Crondall
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Odiham Castle. Built in the 13th century. Originally a fortress, later a hunting lodge. King John travelled from here to Runnymede to sign Magna Carta. The limit of navigation on the Basingstoke Canal
Odiham - Basingstoke Canal. Narrowboat cruising on the Basingstoke Canal.
Georgian Odiham High Street. Colourful doors, colonnaded porches, bow windows are a common sight on this picturesque street.
Dogmersfield Lake