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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

From the Shire Horse we pass through the Thicket to Stubbings and on to BCA.  We climb to Prospect Hill with its far-reaching views then follow the Millenium Way across Temple Golf course and under the A404. We then follow a path through the woods to Stubbings, Pinkneys Common and back to the pub via the Little Thicket. There are 3 steep uphills and it will be muddy in parts.  This is a challenging 7.25 miles walk with a total of 444ft ascent.

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
135.3m / 444ft
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

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

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 A4/A404 junction. 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