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A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

A gentle paced 7-mile circular walk from Bramley, which follows the route of the Silchester Trail, including parts of the Iron Age settlement (and later Roman town) Calleva Atrebatum.

Saturday, 21 December 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.1km / 6.9mi
Ascent:
74.7m / 245ft
Type:
circular

Walk details

We'll meet outside Bramley station. There is a bakery next door if anyone needs to buy lunch before we start walking. We'll head north out of Bramley, before turning west, and crossing the railway at Clapper’s Farm, heading towards Calleva Atrebatum. We'll pass the 12th century Church of St Mary the Virgin and stop for lunch outside the amphitheatre. After lunch we'll tour the northern edge of the site, including sections of the Roman town wall which are still standing. We'll then head back towards Bramley via the hamlet of Three Ashes and the Bramley Frith woodland.

Travel by public transport

If coming from Reading, catch the direct 10:07 Great Western Railway train which arrives into Bramley at 10:26.

Travel by car

There is no car park at Bramley station so please park legally and considerately nearby.

Advice

  • Please bring a packed lunch.
  • It will be muddy, please wear boots.
  • There are no toilets on this walk route.

Dogs

Dogs allowed provided they are kept on a lead at all times.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 65530 59405
Nearest postcode:
RG26 5BX
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Start time:
10:35 am

Bramley railway station.

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