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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.

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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

This hilly walk starts in Ewelme and follows the Chiltern way over fields and tracks to Ewelme Park. Still following the Chiltern way, we find ourselves at Swyncombe Church where we could be lucky and see a wonderful display of snowdrops. After reaching Cookley Green, we join Shakespear's way to the Ridgeway. We should get some stunning views over the Chilterns if the weather is kind to us. Touching on the outskirts of Berwick Salome to head back to Ewleme and St Marys Church, which has some wonderful wall paintings. This is where Jerome K Jerome is interred and where William Chaucer's tomb lies. The adjacent alms houses were founded by Dame Alice, granddaughter of William Chaucer.

Please dress as per the prevailing weather forecast on the day.

Thursday, 13 February 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
307.8m / 1010ft
Type:
circular

Numbers are not limited but please book on line.

Bring food and drink for the day.

The walk is quite undulating may be muddy and slippery in places so please take care and wear substantial footwear.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 64829 91181
Nearest postcode:
OX10 6PG
what3words:
dissolve.trappings.wriggled
Start time:
9:30 am

Please park in the small car park at the recreation ground in Ewelme which is sign posted from the village centre. Due to the size of the car park car sharing is advised if possible.

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