Whitewater Meadows

Running alongside the River Whitewater, the Whitewater Meadows site attracts many species of wildlife

Free parking
Dog friendly
Picnic area
Wildflower meadows

Location and parking

Free car park at the top of Papermill Avenue, Hook
Closest postcode: RG27 9QU

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Public transport

Bus stop

  • Bus No: 65X
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  • Google: Holt Lane - Google Maps
  • Address: Holt Lane, Hook, RG27 9EH 

Features

  • Hardcore path in higher sections of site
  • Play park with swings, trampoline and more
  • Lower section is grass mown paths
  • 2.3km circular walk
  • Benches and picnic tables
  • Wildflower meadow

News

Whitewater Meadows Wetland Creation Project
Ecosulis, in partnership with Hart District Council, have created an enhanced wetland and woodland habitat at Whitewater Meadows Country Park. This exciting project will bring benefits for wildlife, the local community, and the resilience of our landscape. For more information visit  Biodiversity Net Gain projects | Hart District Council

Wildlife

Top species found at Whitewater, from left to right:

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Species guide for Whitewater, showing Otter, Brown Trout, Mayfly, Barbel, water crowfoot and Pike
  • Otter
  • Brown Trout
  • Mayfly
  • Barbel
  • Water crowfoot
  • Pike

Accessibility information

Toilets

There are no toilets on site. The nearest toilet is in The Crooked Billet Pub, you may need to purchase something to use the toilets (0.227 miles, 6-min walk) 

Pathways 

There is a hard standing gravel pathway through the centre of the site, shown on the map below in blue. The rest of the pathways at Whitewater and soil paths and may be inaccessible depending on the weather and time of year.

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A map showing Whitewater Meadows Country Park, showing bench location and pathway types.

Benches

There are benches at every 100 metres along the formalised pathway, starting from the second picnic area up to the end of the route.

There are two areas at Whitewater with picnic tables suitable for families or groups, show on the map above as red numbers:

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Emergency contact information

Our ranger team work from 08:30am to 16:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 08:30am to 16:00pm on Fridays. During these hours, you can reach them anytime via email at countryside@hart.gov.uk or by phone on 01252 622122

For injured animals, call:

RSPCA: 0300 1234 999
Hart Wildlife Rescue: 01420 562335
Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue: 01344 623106
Wildlife Aid Foundation: 01372 360404
Herbie Hedgehog Rescue: 01584 890 801