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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.

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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 first leg of the South Downs Way National trail starts at Winchester's City Mill, via Chilcomb, ascending to Cheesefoot Hill, then along a variety of tracks along to Beacon Hill Beeches (10.8miles, 1109ft ascent, 583ft descent).  The South Downs Way is hilly by its nature, paths are in good condition.           

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.4km / 10.8mi
Ascent:
338m / 1109ft
Type:
linear

The coach leaves at 9.00am promptly from The Shire Horse Pub car Park, Bath Road, LittleWick Green.  Please car share where possible and park at the far right hand side of the car park. Arrive to allow time to boot up, pre-order pub dinner and pay for your coach trip. 

Bring suitable outdoor walking clothes and sturdy boots, which you should be wearing as you board the coach. Please bring a packed lunch and drink for the day, as there are no opportunities to buy refreshments.  For those new to long distance walking, please take note of the distance and ascent. 

It is estimated that the coach will arrive back at the Shire Horse at 7.00pm, in time for those wishing to dine.    

Features

  • Coach trip

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 84955 80343
Nearest postcode:
SL6 3QA
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Shire Horse pub car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 47837 29753
Nearest postcode:
SO23 8TG
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Start time:
9:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 60217 22342
Nearest postcode:
SO32 3LN
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Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Beacon Hill Beeches

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