Odiham Wharf – Odiham Castle Ruins loop from Odiham

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Odiham Wharf – Odiham Castle Ruins loop from Odiham

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Odiham Wharf – Odiham Castle Ruins loop from Odiham

02:09

8.40km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

Odiham Wharf

Highlight • River

The Basingstoke Canal passes through the northern edge of Odiham and here you'll find a pretty bridge, a marina and a wharf. There are usually brightly coloured narrow boats moored along the side, making for a rather picturesque view.

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1.22 km

The Waterwitch

Highlight • Pub

Nice watering hole along the trail

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1.23 km

Water Witch Pub

Highlight • Pub

The barge from Galleon Marine (Boat Rental) ‘parked’ adjacent to the Water Witch (Chef & Brewer) Pub

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1.64 km

Basingstoke Canal

Lake

2.09 km

Slow Down, Barge

Highlight • Structure

3.41 km

North Warnborough Lifting Bridge, Basingstoke Canal

Highlight • Bridge

A ‘Swing’ bridge until 1988, it is now the only ‘Lift’ Bridge over the Basingstoke Canal. There is some parking for about 4 cars on it’s southern side (vehicle in the background of the close up photo),

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3.76 km

Odiham Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Little castle to visit down the canal

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4.59 km

Greywell Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Disused canal tunnel (now collapsed) was 1100m long. Built in 1794 it was navigable until 1914, thereafter suffering a series of collapse. Canoeists were still getting through until the 1950’s …

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4.72 km