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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.

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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

From the car park we head through Lardon Down and Common Wood before dropping down into the Thames Valley at Streatley. Here we join the Thames Path which we follow to Moulsford. Turning west we head up onto downland for a loop around Moulsford Downs including two short sections of the Ridgeway Path. Finally we cross the Goring and Streatley golf course back to the start.

Notwithstanding the section of Thames Path, this is a fairly “lumpy” route (315m of ascent). Whilst most of the paths are in good condition the going underfoot will include everything from frozen rutted to mushy muddy paths depending on whether the sun has managed to get to them. The Thames Path is generally in good condition, and dry, with the exception of one short section with a mix of large tree roots and mud! The route includes a number of gates and no stiles.

At the time of writing the weather forecast looks dry and bright however it can be quite chilly in the shady sections and if there is any wind across the downland so please bring appropriate clothing for all eventualities 

Thursday, 9 January 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.1km / 11.9mi
Ascent:
315.3m / 1034ft
Type:
circular

This walk is limited to 16 so please use the link to book your place

Please bring food and drink for the day to include morning coffee and lunch stops 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 58324 80682
Nearest postcode:
RG8 9AF
what3words:
duty.scrapping.talking
Start time:
9:30 am

Please meet at the Lardon Chase car park at the top of Streatley Hill

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