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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

Come join us for a short 3-mile stroll round the sites of Reading.

This walk requires advance booking via Meetup (see Website link). Please do not turn up without booking.

Pace: gentle.

Sunday, 13 October 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk details

Come join us for a short 3-mile stroll round the sites of Reading. We will walk through Forbury Gardens, the Abbey ruins, along the river and underneath the bridge, round the outside of Reading University, and return to Reading station via one of the town's many pubs for a drink or two.

Travel details

By public transport

Reading station is easily reached by many train and bus routes for the start of the walk.

By car

There are car parks at the station and elsewhere in the town centre, where charges will apply.

Notes

  • Please bring a drink and a snack.
  • Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
  • Please feel free to contact the leaders with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

  • This walk is limited to 15 walkers including the walk leaders
  • Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
  • Book a place on this walk via Meetup (see Website link).
  • Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71497 73792
Nearest postcode:
RG1 1LZ
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Start time:
10:30 am

Reading Station (south side near Three Guineas)

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