Station Road, Hook

Welcome to the Travel Plan Site for Roslin Place, The Signals and Station Road.

We’re here to help you utilise the best of your area, be that shops, facilities or public transport.

On this page you can find information on the following:

  • Your local area (inc.map)
  • Local pedestrian network
  • Local cycle network
  • Travel by bus – routes and service information
  • Travel by rail – station facilities, ticket and service information
  • Car Travel options

Information correct as of September 2025

Local Area

Within walking distance of your home, there are a number of amenities including a Tesco Superstore, Hook train station and a pharmacy, as outlined on the below map:

Local Pedestrian Network

There are a number of Public Rights of Ways (PRoWs) which can be accessed from your new home, offering excellent leisure routes. Visit https://maps.hants.gov.uk/rightsofwaydefinitivemap/ for more information.

Local Walking Clubs

Basingstoke Ramblers:

One of the local walking clubs close to your home is the Basingstoke Ramblers.

They are a friendly walking club that walk regularly on Wednesdays and Sundays all year round. Occasionally Tuesday evening walks and Saturday walks are also available. With an annual membership costing only £5 why not make some new friends and get fit while doing it!

For further details and how to join visit www.basingstokeramblers.org.uk

Hart Health Walks

Hart Health Walks organise a Hook Health Walk every Monday (except Bank Holidays). Hart Health Walks are an excellent way to enjoy gentle exercise in a social and welcoming environment. For further details, visit https://hartvolaction.org.uk/community-services/hart-health-walks

Local Walking and Cycling Routes

There are plenty of parks and open spaces near to your home, ideal for taking a
stroll or a cycle through.

Some of the parks and opens spaces near your home include:

  • Hartletts Park (12-minute walk / 4-minute cycle) – comprising two football pitches and
    tennis courts that are free of charge to use along with a children’s playground, an
    outdoor gym and skateboard ramps in the park.
  • Bassetts Mead Country Park (22-minute walk / 7-8-minute cycle) – an area of
    public open space adjoining the River Whitewater, to the east of Hook.
  • Whitewater Country Park (24-minute walk / 8-minute cycle) – a tranquil walk
    along the banks of the crystal-clear River Whitewater. Fenced, away from busy
    roads and with opportunities for a cooling dip in the river.

For more walks that are available in the
Hook area check out www.alltrails.com/england/hampshire/hook

  • The Leather Bottle and Whitewater
    Valley Circular
  • Dogmersfield and the Basingstoke Canal
  • Mill House, Butter Wood and
    Basingstoke Canal Walk
  • Odiham Castle (left)

Benefits of walking

  • It’s free.
  • Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
  • Lowering anxiety and stress
  • Boosting your energy and improving your mood
  • Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power

Cycling Opportunities

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!

Halfords Basingstoke – your local bike shop!

Based southeast of Basingstoke Town Centre and only a 15 minute drive away from your home They have display bikes, clothing and accessories, and a free bike check to ensure your bike is safe.

Hook Velo Cycling Club
Hook Velo is Hook’s Community Cycle Group with a free membership You can access rides by simply requesting to join the group The group operates on minimal costs and will ask riders for a small annual donation Club.

Club Rides

  • Wednesday-7pm
  • Saturday- 9am
  • Sunday 10am

For more information and how to join visit hookcyclingclub.co.uk

On Site Cycle and Mobility Scooter Facilities:

  • Roslin Place has provided sheltered mobility scooter and cycle parking within the building
  • The Signals has provided onsite mobility scooter and cycle parking

Travel by Bus

Why take the bus?

  • The walk to and from the bus stops 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 closest bus stops

The closest bus stops to the site can be found along Station Road at ‘Berry Court Bus Stop’, and ‘Hook Railway Station Bus Stop’. From these stops the following Stagecoach services are available:

  • 13 which runs between Basingstoke, Hook, Alton and Bordon hourly Monday-Saturday (and two hourly on Sundays)

For information about Stagecoach Services from your home and in the wider Basingstoke area visit www.stagecoachbus.com/

Travel by Rail

Hook Train Station is approximately 300m from your new home, accessible via a 4-minute walk or 2-minute cycle.

Hook Train Station is equipped with 24 cycle storage spaces, CCTV, customer help points and toilets.

Hook Train Station has direct routes to:

  • Basingstoke- a 10 minute journey
  • London Waterloo – a 1 hour journey

For information about facilities at Hook Train Station, visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/hook/

For live departure information from Hook Train Station, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/live-trains/departures/hook/

Purchasing a Network Railcard will give you up to a 1/3 off rail fares across the southeast (inc. London). Visit www.network-railcard.co.uk. If you are aged 60 or over you can also get a Senior Railcard which gives you 1/3 off rail travel nationwide. Visit www.senior-railcard.co.uk

If you’re a keen cyclist and fancy getting the train, then plan your journey with PlusBike. It’s a free resource tool with all the information you need to plan a stress free journey, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/on-the-train/train-travel-with-bicycles/

Even better, National Rail offers a text service for when you are on the move. For more information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/traintracker-text/

Why take the train?

  • Can include a walk or cycle to the station or incorporate a link trip with the bus.
  • It’s good for the planet, trainline will show you how much C02 you saved based on your journeys!
  • Taking the train means you can work on the go or relax, without the stress of driving and parking.
  • It can be faster than travelling by road.

Car Travel Options

Car sharing

Save money by sharing costs with other people – a commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by car-sharing. Reduce stress and cut your carbon footprint at the same time. 

Carshare – Join for free! Save money by sharing costs with other people – a commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by carsharing. Reduce stress and cut your carbon
footprint at the same time. Visit liftshare.com/uk for more details.

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.

Zapmap provides useful information on public charging points. Electric charging points in Hook include:

  • Roslin Place (on site!)
  • Tesco Superstore
  • Texaco Petrol Station
  • Raven Hotel
  • Vantage House

For full details of charging points in your area and beyond, visit www.zap-map.com/live. Some examples of charging points can be seen on the map below.

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

For useful links for sustainable transport visit our useful sites page!

Personalised Travel Planning

If you have any travel related questions or comments, feel free to email us at travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com. You can also email us if you would like personalised travel planning for your journey!