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Windsor & District Group

We are the Windsor & District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • 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 Reading and shortly come to Caversham Lock. The next lock is Sonning Lock and finally Shiplake Lock. We plan to stop off in Sonning for a drink. Bring a packed lunch and drink. The walk finishes at Shiplake Station. Buy a return ticket to Reading and a single ticket from Shiplake to Twyford. 

Friday, 25 October 2024
Start time:
9:26 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 71504 73836
Nearest postcode:
RG1 1LY
what3words:
gentle.become.goods
Start time:
9:26 am

For those travelling from Slough by train catch the GWR train at 09:26 from Slough, 09:32 from Maidenhead to arrive at Reading at 09:55 If travelling from Burham or Taplow catch an earlier Elizabeth line train to meet the GWR train at Maidenhead. If joining at Reading meet at the North exit of the station by platform 15.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 77613 79710
Nearest postcode:
RG9 3NY
what3words:
apricot.moss.crackling
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

We finish at Shiplake station where we catch a branch line train to Twyford station and then the Elizabeth line back to Slough

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