The Ever-Changing Forest of Eversley (Hampshire)

West Green House: A small but pretty house of 1700-1730 with playful additions of 1905 and the 1990s by architect Quinlan Terry. It has been home to, among others, General Henry Hawley ('Hangman Hawley') who led the cavalry charge at the Battle of Culloden, and  Lord McAlpine, developer and advisor to Margaret Thatcher. The house was bomb-damaged by the IRA in 1990. The walled gardens are open to the public (with an entrance fee), but we'll stick to having late elevenses at the tea rooms (http://westgreenhouse.co.uk/tea-room/). Nearby is the elegant Dutch House.

Dipley Mill: A long, low, grade II-listed 18th century mill across the River Whitewater. The setting and gardens are idyllic.

Mattingley Church: A late medieval church built from top to bottom of timber with brick infilling (or 'nogging') in a herringbone pattern. The aisles are Victorian.

Hazeley Heath: Managed by the RSPB, they write that this 'tranquil heathland is home to some very special wildlife such as nightjars, tree pipits, woodlarks and silver-studded blue butterflies'. They 'took on the management of the north section of Hazeley Heath in January 2013 and...are working to restore the historic heathland habitat.' (https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/find-a-reserve/reserves-a-z/reserves-by-name/h/hazeleyheath/about.aspx) There is also a tank testing track from World War II.

Hartley Wintney: A pleasant place with not many buildings of interest (big, ugly Victorian church of 1870, indifferent 14th century church with over-zealous Victorian restoration), but at its centre is a handsome common. This is overlooked by several substantial properties, including the characterful Cricketers Pub in which we'll drink before returning to the station.