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West Berkshire Group

We are the West Berkshire 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 walk takes us along the top of Martinsell hill where we should get some good views over The vale of Pewsey, weather permitting. We then descend over the Giants Grave using the White horse Trail to the Kennet and Avon canal. Passing Pewsey Wharf where we can see the narrow boats moored along side to continue along the canal path until we start to head back up hill near Stowell Park passing Draycot Fizz Payne to reach the the top and Gopher Wood. We rejoin the White Horse way/Tan Hill way passing several earth works on our return to the start.

The walk is mainly in the open so dress according to the prevailing weather on the day

Bring food and drink for the day

Numbers are not limited but please book on line.

Thursday, 31 October 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
259.1m / 850ft
Type:
circular

 There is one steep descent which can be slippery in wet weather and one long steady ascent.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 18344 64498
Nearest postcode:
SN8 4PA
what3words:
regulates.crackled.jaunts
Start time:
9:30 am

Please meet in the small car park at Martinsell Hill on the Clench road which is off the A345. Due to the small size please car share if possible. this car park is popular with dog walkers

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