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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.

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
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Overview

We leave Snelsmore Common car park heading towards Boxford via Black Ditch, Mapleash Copse, Winterbourne Church, and Borough Hill before picking up the Lambourn Valley Way. We then pass Jannaways and the Weir, skirt round Stockcross and Bagnor before climbing gently up to Donnington Castle where there will be opportunity to explore the remains. We return to Snelsmore Common car park via Hill's Pightle.

Sunday, 19 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.4km / 10.8mi
Ascent:
256.3m / 841ft
Type:
circular

Bring food and drink for the day. 

This walk is unlimited but please book online using the website link

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 46374 71006
Nearest postcode:
RG14 3BH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet outside the cafe at Snelsmore Common car park.

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