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Benson Circular (BOOKING REQUIRED)

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Overview

A 10 mile circular walk from Benson through Warborough, Dorchester and Shillingford. The walk includes open fields and part of the Thames Path.

This walk requires advance booking via Meetup (see Website link). Please do not turn up without booking.

Pace: fast.

Saturday, 28 September 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
10m / 33ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.meetup.com/berkshirewalkers/events/303366724/

Walk details

We will initially walk through Benson then through fields to Warborough and Dorchester. Lunch will be at Minchin Recreation Ground followed by a pub stop in Dorchester. From Dorchester we will walk to Little Wittenham Bridge then along the Thames Path back to Benson.

Travel details

By public transport

Catch the 09:35 River Rapids X40 from Reading Town Centre, Forbury Road. Bus stop EL. Arrival due 10:32 Benson Marina.

By car

Parking is available at Millstream car park (OX10 6RL), which is around a 10 min walk to the bus stop.

Notes

  • Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
  • It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
  • Please feel free to contact the leader with queries about the walk, or if you are delayed on the day.

Booking details

  • This walk is limited to 18 walkers including the walk leader
  • Do not turn up for the walk without booking, else we will have to turn you away.
  • Book a place on this walk via Meetup (see Website link).
  • Please see our group website for more information: https://www.berkshirewalkers.co.uk/

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 61390 91568
Nearest postcode:
OX10 6SJ
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Start time:
10:35 am

Benson Marina bus stop

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