A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.
This is a 7.5-mile gentle walk that will hopefully coincide with orchids in bloom
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: gentle.
Walk details
This walk will be a circular walk starting from Nettlebed. We will go to some places with the hope of seeing different wildlife including butterflies, orchids, birds, and insects.
We will first head towards Warburg Nature Reserve, where orchids are known to occur. This will take us through different woods as well. We will then go to Upper Maidensgrove, where we will pass through open grassland. After a few hills, we will continue near to Swyncombe Downs. Finally, we will pass by the old prison, and continue back to Nettlebed, passing through some native woodland on the way.
PLEASE NOTE: as this walk passes through wildlife-sensitive areas, we request that you do not bring dogs (with the exception of registered assistance dogs).
Travel details
By public transport
From Reading, the quickest journey is a 9:34 train to Didcot, and then the 33 bus from Didcot Parkway at 9:57.
By car
There are a few spaces for cars in Nettlebed – please park legally and considerately, and allow time to get to the start point.
Notes
Nettlebed Green
