Eastrop park

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⭐ Quick Facts

Time: About 45 minutes

Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Fully paved paths

Great for: Walkers, wheelchairs, pushchairs, families, and dogs

♿ Accessibility

Eastrop Park is one of the most accessible parks in Basingstoke. Here’s what to expect:

Smooth, paved paths all the way around
Step‑free routes suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs
Gentle slopes only, no steep hills
Benches placed around the lake for rests
Toilets and café nearby
Wide paths that make it easy to walk side‑by‑side

This walk is friendly for almost everyone, including, mobility‑aid users, and people who prefer steady, easy walking.

🚶‍♀️ Where We Start

We meet outside Waitrose at Basing View. Your walk leader will be there with a smile, ready to guide the group.

🕒 Walk Directions & Timings

0–5 Minutes: Leaving Waitrose - Start at the main entrance, Walk towards Basing View Boulevard, Follow the pavement towards town, Keep going straight until you reach the pedestrian crossing

5–10 Minutes: Heading to Eastrop Park- Cross safely using the crossings, Walk towards Eastrop Follow the signs into the park, Enter near the boating lake

10–25 Minutes: The Eastrop Park Loop - We will walk past: The boating lake, Ducks, swans, and geese, Open lawns and mature trees, A children’s play area, The café (if open), Keep the water mostly on our left as we loop around.

25–35 Minutes: The Quiet Riverside Path - Follow the riverside path, Explore the quieter eastern side, Walk through open grassy areas, Loop back towards the lake

35–45 Minutes: Returning to Waitrose - Leave the park the same way we came in, Cross the roads, Walk back through Basing View, Finish at Waitrose

🌿 What You’ll See

Eastrop Park is full of life! Expect: