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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

A short walk up and down the Thames in Reading, ending at Thames Valley Park for an afternoon picnic!

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: medium.

Sunday, 18 August 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Walk details

From the station, we'll walk to the Thames Path and follow it upriver, crossing over at Caversham Bridge. From there we'll walk through Christchurch Meadow, then cross the Thames again at the weir. Then we'll follow the Thames Path downriver this time, through Kings Meadow and onwards to Thames Valley Park for an afternoon picnic!

Travel details

By public transport

Reading station is easily accessible by train or bus from many directions.

By car

Paid parking is available near the station, and elsewhere in Reading.

Notes

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

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71596 73909
Nearest postcode:
RG1 8BT
what3words:
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Start time:
11:00 am

Reading Station (north side)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 73547 73950
Nearest postcode:
RG6 1PT
what3words:
dark.brief.scale
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm

Thames Valley Park

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