[1] To the north of the village is cultivated chalk downland and extensive mixed woodland.

To the south the village is bordered by the River Nadder meandering through water meadows.

Baverstock civil parish was reduced in size when its southeast part, including Hurdcott hamlet, was transferred to Barford St Martin on 24 March 1884; the whole of Baverstock parish was absorbed into Dinton on 1 April 1934.

Baverstock Manor is a Grade II* listed house from the 16th century, with later alterations and 1930s restoration.

North of the village lies Baverstock Juniper Bank, a 2.6 hectares (6.4 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at grid reference SU035336.