Walks

NB The Walk Start Point and length have been revised. Park at Colt Hill Wharf car park (free) RG29 1AL, w3w unspoiled.founding.craftsman A lovely walk along the Basingstoke Canal past the ruins of King John's Castle, through the peaceful unspoilt village of Greywell then across fields and through woods, returning to the elegant country town of Odiham where there are cafes and pubs for lunch before … Continue reading Odiham – a Castle and a Canal (SU747517) 4m »

Fairly energetic walk climbing through the old village of Whitchurch to Whitchurch Hill then passing through typical Chiltern farmland with good views of the Thames Valley. Park in car park in centre of Pangbourne next to the Village hall. (charge applies).

Meet in car park by village hall, for a walk taking in Dean Wood and High Wood. Coffee and Cake at Woodcote Community Cafe after walk. Bus X40 stops nearby.

The longer of two alternative walks prior to the Pang Valley picnic. Park in Cumbers Field at Rushall Manor Farm Outdoor Centre between Bradfield & Stanford Dingley. Please use this car park (Nearest postcode RG7 6DS), as the site has a wedding clearing up till 1pm and a cub camp in Troopers Field . The Farm Drive is approx 3/4mile along Back Lane on RHS as you approach … Continue reading Bradfield and River Pang – Longer walk (SU583724) 5m »

The shorter of two alternative walks prior to the Pang Valley picnic. Park in Cumbers Field at Rushall Manor Farm Outdoor Centre between Bradfield & Stanford Dingley. Please use this car park (Nearest postcode RG7 6DS), as the site has a wedding clearing up till 1pm and a cub camp in Troopers Field . The Farm Drive is approx 3/4mile along Back Lane on RHS as you approach Stanford … Continue reading Bradfield and River Pang – Shorter Walk (SU583724) 3m »

Start from Goring Car Park rear of the Catherine Wheel.Nearest Post Code RG8 9HB, what3words cabbage.magnum.irrigate. A pleasant walk following the Thames, passing Withymead Nature Reserve to go through South Stoke. We walk parts of the Ridgeway ending at Little Stoke, then making our way back to Goring. BRING PACKED LUNCH.

Meet in the car park on the recreation ground in Checkendon (opposite village hall RG8 0SR, what3words: withdrew.gossiping.helping). The walk is a mixture of undulating woodland and fields from Checkendon skirting around Stoke Row to Wyfold (old Borocourt Hospital) with its gothic architecture before returning to Checkendon through the woodland. One short steep downhill and corresponding uphill climb. Two stiles. Plenty of shade if hot. … Continue reading Wyfold (SU663831) 4.5m »

Start from the car parking at the foot of Swyncombe Down, Nearest Post Code OX10 6PE.Visiting Ewelme, up hill towards Ewelme Park, past Swyncombe Church, then climbing to Swyncombe Down and a steep descent to the car park. Many varieties of wild flowers in 2011, including orchids. May be muddy in parts. BRING A PACKED LUNCH.

Meet at 9:50 at Reading Station to catch the 10:12 Elizabeth Line train to Iver (or join us at Iver Station at 10:45). This is a lovely level walk between two Elizabeth Line Stations exploring three waterways and a lake including stretches of the Grand Union Canal, the River Colne and Little Britain Lake. Refreshments are available at canalside pubs on the approach to West … Continue reading Iver to West Drayton via River Colne & Grand Union Canal (TQ036799) 4m »

Park near or in the field behind The Bell, where refreshments may be had from 12.00. Nearest Post Code RG8 9SE. The walk starts in front of the Bell at 12.45 and involves a gentle ascent via Bower Farm, past Streatley Warren, towards Lowbury Hill. Thence via the Crow's Foot to Starveall and returning past Dumworth Farm to St Mary's Church where Tea and Cake … Continue reading Aldworth Downs with Tea and Cakes (SU555797) 5.6m »