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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

Overview

We walk left from the Northcroft Leisure Centre car park through a private road to the beginning of the Speen Moor Walk.  We will follow the path for a while before turning off right into a field leading to St Mary’s Church, Speen. 

We then rejoin the path running parallel to woodland and walk through the woods and then to open moors and fields leading eventually to the Kennet Canal.  We walk along the canal to town and follow the alternative path back to the car park passing the Northcroft park on the right.

Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Start time:
6:10 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:10 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are no hazards or obstacles on this walk but some of the paths are uneven and rocky, so wear good walking shoes or boots.

Please click on the website link to book your place on the walk.  Numbers limited to 12.

If walkers are interesting in having a drink and food before heading back there are many options including for example - The Lock, Stock & Barrel and Cafe Rouge, which are next to the canal.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 46517 67381
Nearest postcode:
RG14 1RT
what3words:
storm.entry.magic
Start time:
6:10 pm

Meet at Northcroft Leisure Centre car park. Parking is now charged at £1.20 for up to 3 hours. Where possible car share as it mainly serves the leisure centre.

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