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East Berkshire Group

We are the East Berkshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

The first part of this walk is across the flat open farmland south of the A4 towards Knowl Hill.  We then start climbing through fields and woodland to Ashley Hill, our half-way and highest point, with far-reaching views to the south along the way. Over Ashley Hill and down to Prospect Hill we have views across to Hurley and up the Thames Valley.  The total ascent of this walk is 440 ft.  Please expect mud in parts.  

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.4km / 7.7mi
Ascent:
134.4m / 441ft
Type:
circular

Bring a drink and snack for our traditional 'banana break' at roughly half way.  Lunch will be booked at the Shire Horse for those wishing to indulge.  Pre-orders required before setting off.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 84935 80351
Nearest postcode:
SL6 3QA
what3words:
cloth.reshape.landscape
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in The Shire Horse car park, furthest corner from the building. The pub is on the south side of the A4, just west of the junction with the A404 . https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/berkshire/shire-horse/find-us

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