The c.1749 rectory is pictured below; its gardens are a series of immaculately
tended “rooms”. The garden rooms contain an explosion of colourful, textured herbaceous borders, an arboretum, boules, rose, pool and vegetable garden. The stunning views across the countryside create a perfect setting for the rectory, once home of John Betjeman. It is in memory of Betjeman that John
Piper created a window in nearby St Michael's Church. The Garden is open to the public in aid of charity from 2.30pm until 5.30pm (Adults £3.50, Children free). Take the opportunity to view the beautiful John Piper stained glass window in the church.

Our walk takes us via an ancient track (Old Street) towards the small hamlet of Catmore, where those wishing to do the shorter walk take a right turn and have the opportunity to visit the tiny 11th century church of St Margaret before returning via local paths to Farnborough. The longer walk continues on Old Street and Ilsley Down riding route to Redlane Wood, where we join Green Lane and Woolvers Borders, which brings us back to Catmore and an opportunity to visit St Margaret’s Church, before returning to Farnborough via local paths. We would like to thank Mr Michael Todhunter for allowing us to park in the field next to St Michaels' Church.