Buckmore Green, Petersfield

Petersfield features a wide array of amenities and facilities for you to enjoy. There are plenty of supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, and Waitrose. There are lots of shops, cafes, restaurants, and leisure facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, and essential healthcare services as shown in the site location map below.

As the Travel Plan Coordinator for Buckmore Green we have also produced a Travel Welcome Pack for all new residents. A copy of this is linked below.

Local Walking Paths

Explore Petersfield and the South Downs National Park on foot and enjoy a range of scenic walking routes to suit every pace. There are plenty of footpaths surrounding your new home, such as The Shipwrights Way which is a 50-mile long distance path for walkers, cyclists, and horse-riders which passes right through Petersfield! Get onto The Shipwrights Way by walking along Winchester Road/Station Road until the crossroads of Station Road and Tilmore Road. Take a look at the website here to find out more: www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/shipwrightsway

The South Downs Way

This is a popular long-distance trail from Winchester to Eastbourne, passing Petersfield. You can get onto the trail at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, which is a short 10-minute drive down the A3 from Buckmore Green, or you can catch the number 37 bus service from Petersfield train station. Take a look at the Park’s website here to find out more: www.southdowns.gov.uk/

The Benefits of Walking

• It’s free!
• Increases your cardiovascular fitness, lowering anxiety and stress
• Boosts your energy and improves your mood

Local walking Groups

The closest Ramblers group to your home at Buckmore Green is the South East Hants Ramblers. They organise regular group walks that you can get involved with. Further details can be found at: https://www.sehampshireramblers.org.uk/

There are plenty of national, regional and local cycle routes near to your home at Buckmore Green for you to enjoy. If you can, try cycling to work or go out for a nice leisurely ride at the weekend.

The Benefits of Cycling!

• It saves you money.
• It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine.
• It’s good for your mental health.
• Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution.
• Fresh air, freedom, and fun.

National Cycle Route (NCR) 22 runs north to south through Petersfield, just to the east of Buckmore Green, on Tilmore Road and Chapel Street, shown in red on the map below. Locally, the route runs from Portsmouth to Bordon, and it will connect to London in the future. Route details are available from: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/national-cycle-network/

East Hampshire Circular Cycling Route is a 33km moderate bike ride that starts and ends at Petersfield train station, as shown in purple on the map below. The route follows mostly paved surfaces enabling it to be suitable for most skill levels. The route information and map to download are available here: https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/things-to-do/east-hampshire-circular-cycle-route-p1194441

Hoops Petersfield

Your local bike shop! In addition to selling bikes and accessories, they offer repairs, servicing, custom builds, and even the option to buy your bike under Cycle to Work schemes. Visit their website here for more information: https://www.hoopsvelo.com/blog/stores/petersfield-store/

Why take the bus?

• The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine.
• Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination.
• Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car.

Your Nearest Bus Stops

The nearest bus stops to your new house at Buckmore Green are on Winchester Road (Petersfield McDonalds), these are roughly a 5 minute walk down Buckmore Farm Road. Here you can catch the Stagecoach 67 bus service which runs between Petersfield and Winchester, via Petersfield train station.

The no 67 bus route offers a service roughly every two hours. The route for the 38 bus service is also shown below. This runs between Petersfield and Alton with 2 buses in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, Monday to Friday.

To get up to date timetable, route and ticket pricing information download the Stagecoach App, or take a look at the website here: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

£3 Bus Fare Cap

The Department for Transport’s £3 bus fare scheme has been extended until at least March 2027. This means that single adult tickets are capped at £3, so why not take advantage of cheap and sustainable travel by bus!

Why take the train?

• Taking the train means you can work on the go or relax, without the stress of driving and parking.
• It’s good for the planet; the Trainline app even shows you how much C02 you saved based on your journeys!
• It can be faster than travelling by road.

Your Nearest Railway Station

Petersfield (PTR) Railway Station is roughly a 10-minute walk, 8-minute bus ride or a 5-minute cycle from Buckmore Green, along Beckham Lane and Winchester Road.

From here, South Western Railway trains run on a frequent basis to key destinations including Portsmouth, Guildford and London Waterloo. Trains to London Waterloo run roughly every 30-minutes, and there are two trains to Portsmouth every hour.

Take a look at the website for timetable, route and ticket price information: www.southwesternrailway.com/

Network Railcard

You could also save up to a 1/3 off rail fares across the country (inc. London) just by purchasing a Network Railcard. Did you know they offer lots of options including a 26-30’s Railcard, a Family & Friends Railcard, a Two Together Railcard, and a Veterans Railcard?

Visit www.network-railcard.co.uk to find one that might work for you.

Car Sharing

We understand that sometimes driving is the only option. Therefore, using sustainable driving practices such as car sharing (including sharing a journey with a colleague or a friends) can help save you money and reduce your impact on the environment!

Why not give lift sharing a go? The national Liftshare network allows you to find drivers or passengers to share your journey. This helps to save money, reduce congestion, and allows you to meet new people.

Find out more at: https://liftshare.com/uk

Electric Vehicles

Considering the national move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!

Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:

• Lower/no fuel costs.
• Lower/no emissions tax.
• Lower maintenance costs.
• Eco-friendly with no emissions.

Buckmore Green has electric charging on site, but if you are out and about Zapmap provides useful information on public charging points. Visit www.zap-map.com/live/ to see your local charging points in Petersfield and further afield.

Efficient Driving Tips

Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill.

Why not try some of the following techniques:

• Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes.
• Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly.
• Limit the use of your air conditioning.
• Check your tyres are fully inflated.
• Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption.