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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

The walk begins at the north entrance of Reading Station. We will cross the river and head into caversham climbing up into the tranquil Caversham Heath Golf Club, where we will join the Chiltern Way Extension.

We will head into Park Wood and descend the wooded hillside with fantastic views up the Thames Valley, heading towards the village of Mapledurham.

We ill then ascent up to the edge of Bottom Wood for a lunch stop with a view. After Lunch we will head into Bottom wood and accross to the top of the hill at Hills Bottom where we have a possible pub stop at The Sun pub.

Refreshed and revitalized we will head out of Hills Bottom, descending into the quaint village of Whitchurch on Thames. Cross the historic Thames bridge and continue towards the walks end at Pangbourne.

Sunday, 9 March 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
linear

Please bring a packed lunch.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 78222 74365
Nearest postcode:
RG10 0UD
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Start time:
10:30 am

We will meet outside the station north entrance.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 63283 76653
Nearest postcode:
RG8 7DY
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

The Walk will finish at Pangbourne station.

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