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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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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A circular walk of approximately 11.5 miles, starting at Jonathan's hill car park, Newtown Common. We walk through the common and in the direction of Ecchinswell via the Brenda Parker Way (BPW) before breaking for mid morning refreshments. The route returns westward towards Earlstone Manor before turning North towards Burghclere, again via the BPW.

There are a couple of stiles, possibly avoidable via gates on the day, and short sections of road walking, the B4640 will require particular attention.

The underfoot should be generally good, but in the event of significant rainfall sections could become very soft or subject to standing water. There is approximately 650 ft of ascent / descent.

Thursday, 28 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
198.1m / 650ft
Type:
circular

Being 'Twixmas' time please bring adequate food (seasonal?) and drink for the day.

The walk is limited to 16 participants, please use the link to book online.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47719 63302
Nearest postcode:
RG20 9AT
what3words:
goad.gathering.plea
Start time:
10:00 am

There is adequate parking, the car park is frequented by 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