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Berkshire Weekend Walkers Group

We are the Berkshire Weekend Walkers. 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

A mix of woodland and countryside. The walk takes us down to Grimsbury Castle Hill Fort where we will go through fence wood to follow bridleways and footpaths round Boar's Hole Farm, down to Marlston Road and back up through Bucklebury, where we will stop in the woods for a lunch stop and carry on to Cold Ash where there is the option of a pub stop near the end of the walk. Hopefully we will see the Bluebells out if we have timed it right.

Sunday, 27 April 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet for a 10:30am start at the free car park on Slanting Hill (beware of the pot-holes), or park on Slanting Hill. The car park is at the top end of Slanting Hill, the Hermitage Road end.

Depending on the weather, it may be muddy. Please bring a packed lunch and drink as usual.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 50710 71657
Nearest postcode:
RG18 9QQ
what3words:
lifts.tram.bank
Start time:
10:30 am

Slanting Hill car park, Slanting Hill, Hermitage

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