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We are the Mid Berks Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This is a walk from Aldermaston which can also be accessed very easily by train from Reading but also by car if you prefer. The walk is circular and takes in Padworth Mill, meadows, woodland and stretches of the Kennet and Kennet and Avon canal. It is mainly flat but may be muddy in places if it has rained recently. An optional stop afterwards for tea/coffee at the visitor centre.

Thursday, 26 September 2024
Meeting time:
9:50 am
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
15.2m / 50ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 71528 73777
Nearest postcode:
RG1 1LZ
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Meeting time:
9:50 am

Meet at Reading Railway Station by 09:50 to get a return ticket to Aldermaston. Group travel can be arranged if you do not have a rail card. The train is scheduled to leave at 10:12

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 60263 67181
Nearest postcode:
RG7 4JS
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Start time:
10:40 am

The walk will start on the towpath outside the Visitor Centre cafe and will start at 10:40 to allow for those arriving by train. There is a car park at the Visitor Centre but this has a very limited capacity of 8 cars and parking charges apply payable to the cafe. There is very limited street parking in the neighbourhood so you are advised to go by train.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking