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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

A circular walk from the Bury Lane car park via Compton and the Foinavon pub.

Advance booking is not required, but if you plan on attending this walk, please indicate this on Meetup if you can (see Website link), so others can see that there will be plenty of people going.

Pace: fast.

Sunday, 30 July 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
171m / 561ft
Type:
circular

Walk details

This is a circular walk on mainly good paths. It starts by heading towards and under the A34. We’ll then take a left through a wooded section then right towards the Ridgeway, which we will follow for a short period before taking the path to Compton and our pub stop at the Foinavon. The lunch stop will be before the pub. After the pub we will walk through Compton before joining the path back up to the car park.

Travel details

By public transport

Unfortunately there is no public transport to this walk. Please feel free to use either our Facebook group (members only) or the comments section on the Meetup event page to arrange car sharing – there are usually members who are happy to help!

By car

Park at the free Bury Lane car park on the Ridgeway.

We will leave from the car park on the A34 side of of the road. Please note the postcode does not give an accurate location. Use the lat/long or Google maps.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47949 84038
Nearest postcode:
OX11 0RW
what3words:
dentistry.grumble.home
Start time:
10:30 am

Bury Lane car park on the Ridgeway.

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