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Berkshire Walkers (Group)

A 20s and 30s Ramblers group.

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Overview

This 5 mile circular route takes us north east out of Sonning Common towards Crosscroft Wood and Cowfield Farm. We then head west to Rotherfield Peppard before turning back to Sonning Common.

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.

Saturday, 20 July 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
12:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk details

We start our walk in the village of Sonning Common, in the Chiltern Hills. Heading in the direction of Crosscroft Wood we make our way up a slight hill past Blackmore Farm. We then make our way over the open fields with Crowsley Park to the east – Crowsley Park is a 160-acre country estate in South Oxfordshire owned by the BBC. After more open fields we head into the woodlands towards Rotherfield Peppard before turning back to Sonning Common.

There are some hills on this walk but we will take them at a gentle pace and appreciate the views the hills provide!

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading take the Pink 25 arriving at Sedgewell Road (opposite the Co-op) at 10:09.

By car

There is a free car park behind the Co-op.

Notes

  • Please note: there is NO lunch stop on this walk.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • 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
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 70774 80322
Nearest postcode:
RG4 9SL
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Start time:
10:15 am

Sonning Common Co-op

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