Woodland

Lyde Wood is a wildlife sanctuary featuring diverse broadleaf trees and scenic river frontage.

The woodland is predominantly home to towering alder trees, reaching heights of at least 30 meters. In addition, you'll find hazel, birch, ash, spruce, hemlock, poplar, and oak. Lower down, the forest floor is carpeted with ferns and grasses, while marsh reeds fringe the numerous ponds and dykes. The terrain is mostly flat, crisscrossed by woodland paths that meander throughout the area. Small footbridges are scattered across the drainage channels and Lyde River offshoots.

The river itself flows swiftly with crystal-clear water, ideal for a refreshing swim in the summer. In spring, you can quietly watch schools of fry breaking the surface, and as the season advances, larger fish, including brown trout, become visible.

The site has seen frequent use for camping and bushcraft activities in recent years, evidenced by its well-maintained amenities. Within the wood, there is a well-equipped cabin for storage and shelter, a caravan, a shepherd's hut, a hot tub, and various wood stores, all included in the sale.

The nearby village of Old Basing is just a short walk away, and Basingstoke is a mere five-minute drive. With easy access to the A30 and the M3, both London to the east and the southern coast are within convenient reach.

Ward is Basing and the County Council is Hampshire

Boundaries: The boundary is open on all sides and marked with purple paint. The northern boundary follows the river Lyde, east and west border neighbouring woodlands. 

Access: Vehicle access is possible all year round via a hard track and shared locked gate. Parking is possible within the woodland.

Covenant: There is a covenant on the wood designed to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of this and adjoining woodlands.

Viewing: You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please download the details showing the location of the woodland and ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you. Many of our woodlands do not have mobile phone reception or internet access so we recommend either printing the details or downloading them to your phone or tablet. Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception.

Directions: Lyde Wood, East Moor, Old Basing, Basingstoke

For viewing purposes, park either at the track entrance on Greywell Road or on the verge at the main gate as marked on the map. Please don't block the access. 

Pass to the side of the gate and follow the track marked brown on the map. The track follows the field on your left and continues into the woodlands.

After approx 750m the entrance to Lyde Wood will be on your left.

Satnav: the nearest postcode is RG24 7NG as shown by the marker on the maps. The main coordinates for access are 51.264561, -1.024991​. W3W ///hush.limes.sharp

Please note: the particulars with plans, maps, descriptions and measurements are for reference only and although carefully checked we cannot guarantee their accuracy and do not form part of any contract. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.