Silchester to Basingstoke on the St James' Way
St James' Way
Stage 2 of 5

Silchester to Basingstoke

on the St James' Way

12 miles Berkshire & Hampshire

Walk through open countryside past the Roman town to Bramley, whose parish church preserves medieval wall paintings, and on to the market town of Basingstoke.

Where to stay: Silchester to Basingstoke

7 places to stay near this stage of the St James' Way.

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Red Lion Hotel

Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke

2.6 miles from the route. Double and twin rooms from £70 room only. Breakfast £11.90.

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The Beach Arms

Clerken Green, Oakley, Basingstoke

Pub with rooms 2 miles from the route. Double and twin rooms. Room only from £67, B&B from £83.

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Tower Hill House

Winchester Road, Dummer, Basingstoke

Guest house 1 mile from the route. 2 x double or twin rooms from £65.

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The Wheatsheaf

Winchester Road, North Waltham, Basingstoke

Chef & Brewer pub with rooms, 1.5 miles from the route. Pilgrims welcomed. Rear rooms are quiet — avoid 'Superior' bedrooms that overlook the main road. Double from £86, single from £76.

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Hector's House Bed and Kitchen

Preston Candover, Basingstoke

50 metres from the route. 1 double or twin from £35 per person. April to October. Kitchen supper available for additional fee. Camping also available through BPT Sanctuary Network.

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Camping at Hector's House

Preston Candover, Basingstoke

A British Pilgrimage Trust 'Sanctuary Network' camping site, 50 metres from the route. By donation. Has a BPT pilgrim stamp. Get food at the nearby Candover Valley Store.

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The Candover Hotel

Preston Candover, Basingstoke

On the route. Refurbished and extended old pub in the heart of the village community. Lots of countryside style. Opened May 2026. Family and double rooms from £165. Has a pilgrim stamp.

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