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Mid Berks Group

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

Overview

This is a leisurely stroll around the Reading University Campus taking in various points of interest including Foxhill House, the Lake, the ice house, the weather station, woodland and the Harris Gardens. Towards the end of the walk refreshments in the cafe at the University Natural History and Geological Museum. 

Thursday, 13 July 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 72845 71936
Nearest postcode:
RG2 7BW
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Start time:
10:30 am

The walk starts by the University entrance (Queens Drive) off the Shinfield Rd near the bus stop. This walk is accessible by buses which stop outside the University. This includes Nos 21, 3, 9 . The 21 goes between Lower Earley and Reading and the No 3 goes from Wokingham and Arborfield to Reading. For those wishing to go by car, parking is available in the University but the charge is £1.50 per hour.

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