Recreational and countryside sites

Sites (in alphabetical order)

NOTE: We advise you to always phone and check details of the attractions listed before  making a special journey. Many of the sites are run by private companies and we rely on  them to inform us of changes to opening times, admission prices etc.  We will endeavour to ensure details are up-to-date, but we regret that we cannot be  held responsible if any information proves to be inaccurate.
Aldershot Park	Recreation ground with sports pitches, trim trail, kite flying, small angling pond, junior members encouraged. Open access. River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path borders the southern part of the site.
Alpine Snowsports	Three fully floodlit dry ski slopes all with lifts and mist system. Ski shop offering a wide range of clothing & accessories, equipment hire, ski & snowboarding lessons, donut sessions, junior club & birthday parties.
Badshot Lea Ponds	Two ponds, popular mixed course fishery.
Basingstoke Canal Centre	Visitor Centre, offering information on all aspects of the Canal and its use. Boat trips, camping, cafe, picnic and BBQ area, playground, toilets and club room.
Blackwater Park	Trim trail in woodland setting. Open access. River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path pass through the site.
Blackwater Valley Golf	Nine-hole golf course with 30 bay driving range and clubhouse. Club membership and pay and play.
Blackwater Valley Watersports	Water-skiing, wakeboarding and jet-skiing. A complex of three lakes, comprising: club boar slalom course; private boat owners; jet-ski members.
Bramshill Plantation	An extensive area restored to forestry under Forestry Enterprise control. Public footpaths cross the site.
Brickfields Country Park	Open access. Managed by Friends of Brickfields Country Park.
Church Farm Lakes	Part of the Yateley Lakes complex, nationally renown.
Cove Brook Greenway	Wildlife rich greenway around the Cove Brook, which runs through the middle of a built-up area.
Eversley Cricket Club	Cricket ground situated on the picturesque Eversley Cross village green.
Frimley Hatches	Angling and wildfowl-rich lakes, views from the footpath and bridleway.
Frimley Lodge Park	Sports pitches, trim trail, pitch and putt. Play area, picnic and BBQ area. Miniature railway. Woodland and canal side walks. Cafe and toilets.
Gold Valley Lakes	Angling: this is one of Britain’s premier match fisheries. Bar and snacks.
Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre	Canoeing, power boating, dinghy sailing, water skiing.
Hawley Meadows	Riverside floodplain pastures offer a rural landscape amidst a built-up area. Open access. River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path pass through the site. Pleasant walks particularly in summer. Angling on the Blackwater River.
Hollybush	Butterfly-rich grassland with views across the Valley. Open access. River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path pass through the site.
Hollybush Pits	Angling: complex of fishing lakes managed by Farnborough and District Angling Society. Day tickets available. Junior members encouraged.
Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre	Dinghy sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, RYA and BCU courses for all abilities. Clubs for juniors. Casual use through ‘lake pass’ system. River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path found on southern edge of the site.
Lakeside Nature Reserve	Open access to wildlife-rich Nature Reserve with varied habitats. Angling: Hartley Wintney Angling Society. Day tickets available. River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path pass through the site.
Mill Lane Lake	Part of the Yateley Lakes complex, nationally renown.
Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve	Important site for breeding and wintering birds. Easily viewed from footpath system. Bird hides available to members, some public sessions. Wheelchair accessible. River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path found on southern edge of the site.
Quayside Wake and Ski	Water-skiing and wakeboarding. Bar/restaurant (The Quays) with outdoor play area in lakeside setting.
River Valley Lake	Part of the Yateley Lakes complex, nationally renown.
Rowan Fields	Split site comprising two riverside fields still with remnants of the ancient meadow flora and a newly restored and landscaped ex gravel pit. Open public access and a car park giving access to the riverside footpath.
Rowhill Nature Reserve	Ancient woodland with working coppice. Open access. Trail suitable for wheelchair users. Field Centre open Sunday afternoons. School parties and organised groups must pre-book visits. Source of River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path starts here.
Sandhurst Memorial Park	Sports pitches, children’s play area and open grassland areas. Open access; suitable for wheelchairs. River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path found on the southern edge of the site.
Sean Devereaux Park	Sports facilities for the local community including cricket, football and hockey pitches managed by the local town council.
Shawfield Lakes	A natural water set amidst mature trees, developed for match and pleasure fishing.
Shepherd Meadows	Part of Blackwater Valley SSSI: nationally important wildflower meadows. Angling on the River Blackwater. Open access; suitable for wheelchairs. Angling: day tickets and annual permits available.
Snaky Lane Wildlife Area	Grassland, pond and tree planting. Open Access. Managed by Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Group.
Southwood Woodland	Site currently being developed to provide a natural resource for the community. Comprises large areas of regenerating Birch, together with mature Oak field boundaries, Holly, Hazel, Alder Carr, grassland and heathland.
Stillwater Angling	Farnham Angling Society members only.
Swan Valley Lakes	Part of the Yateley Lakes complex, nationally renown.
Tongham Community Wood	Open access, suitable for wheelchairs. Picnic areas, woodland and ponds.
Tongham Pool	Former gravel pit restored for nature conservation. Open access. River Blackwater and Blackwater Valley Path found on the edge of the site.
Trilakes Little Angels Playworld	Children’s animal park with indoor play area,  cafe, special events. Ticket admission. Angling lake is part of the Yateley Lakes complex.
Watchmoor Nature Reserve	Small nature reserve with open access. Next to Sainsbury’s Superstore.
Watmore Farm Fisheries	Five-acre fishing lake with 25 pegs (2 with disabled access). Day tickets available.
Wellington Country Park	Nature trails. Children’s animal farm. Miniature railway. Adventure playground. Rowing boats. Refreshments.
Weybourne Nature Area	Small marshy grassland site. Open to the public with a boardwalk giving access to the pond.
Willow Park	Angling, tackle shop and cafe. Day tickets available on site.
Yateley Common Country Park	Nationally important heathland site. Open access.
Yateley Hockey Club	Not a site to visit but a thriving club you can either join or support.
Yateley Lakes Complex	A large complex of angling lakes under various ownership including Swan Valley Lakes, River Valley Lake, Mill Lane Lake, Church Farm Lakes and Trilakes. Nationally renowned.