North Camp

History

North Camp has been closely linked to both Aldershot and Farnborough for much of its existence. It was originally the Northern Camp of Aldershot Garrison, which was divided by the Basingstoke Canal, hence the name North Camp.

Shopping

North Camp has a number of specialist shops and services including a motorcycle shop and several specialist food and clothes shops. The nearby town centres of Farnborough and Aldershot have much larger shopping areas, with a higher number(hi) of major chain stores.

Transport

Road

The main roads within North Camp include:

• A325 linking North Camp to Farnborough and Aldershot.
• A3011 (Lynchford Road) which leads towards Ash Vale and Mytchett.

The area is also bordered by the A331 which leads to Guildford and Sandhurst.

Bus

North Camp is served by a public bus route 41, operated by Stagecoach:

• Stagecoach Gold route 1 between Aldershot and Old Dean every 12 minutes, operated by Stagecoach in Hants & Surrey.

It is also served by school bus route 40, operated by Stagecoach to All Hallows School.

Rail

North Camp Station (in Ash Vale) is on the North Downs Line with 2 trains per hour between Reading and Redhill in both directions, with one of the Reading to Redhill trains continuing to Gatwick Airport railway station.

References

References

1. Keith Parkins. (1999-11-12). "North Camp". Home.clara.net.
2. "Rushmoor Borough Council - North Camp". Rushmoor.gov.uk.
3. "North Camp Village business directory".
4. "Camberley, Farnborough and Yateley bus timetables".
5. "Stagecoach Gold Bus Routes & Timetables | Stagecoach".