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Mytchett Lake Road Bridge – Basingstoke Canal Towpath loop from Ash Vale

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Mytchett Lake Road Bridge – Basingstoke Canal Towpath loop from Ash Vale

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Mytchett Lake Road Bridge – Basingstoke Canal Towpath loop from Ash Vale

02:26

9.65km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.37 km

Mytchett Lake Road Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Up and over the canal. A good way to link trails on either side of the canal

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2.52 km

Basingstoke Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Basingstoke Canal offers 32 miles of canal tow path. Some say it is the most beautiful in the country. It was built in 1794 and stretches between the River …

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3.07 km

Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway

Highlight • Rest Area

There is also a park next door. The railway will be a welcome addition to a bike ride, when it re-opens.

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3.96 km

Frimley Green Public Restrooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Useful public convenience

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4.44 km

Unmanned Railway Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

An unmanned railway crossing, without any lights or audible warnings. Not one for those with reduced mobility, poor sight or hearing or the feint hearted. Cyclists dismount, space between gates.

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4.50 km

Unmanned Railway Crossing

Highlight • Structure

DANGER - Unmanned crossing with no warning that train is coming other than your eyes and ears.

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4.93 km

The Hatches Path

Highlight • Forest

A wooded path between two fishing lakes. It connects the Blackwater valley path and Frimley green. Watch out for the two railway crossings at either end.

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9.65 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

1.98 km

1.07 km

785 m

546 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

1.96 km

1.55 km

1.46 km

409 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

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Mytchett Lake Road Bridge – Basingstoke Canal Towpath loop from Ash Vale

Mytchett Lake Road Bridge

Basingstoke Canal Towpath

Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway

Frimley Green Public Restrooms

Unmanned Railway Crossing

Unmanned Railway Crossing

The Hatches Path

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