Caversham to Mapledurham to Exlade Street and back via Sonning Common

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Overview

Caversham to Mapledurham to Exlade Street and back via Sonning Common. The walk is mostly on lanes and paths but there is a short section through the residential areas of Caversham and Sonning Common and a short section along Chalkhousegreen Road (it's a B road). As ever, the paths can get muddy so please use appropriate footwear. Because it's February and the days are short, I'm keen to start a bit earlier than normal. A reflective patch on your rucksack and / or a torch would make the section on Chalkhousegreen Road a bit safer

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 24.9km / 15.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html

See local website for satnav and contact details.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 70900 76201
Nearest postcode:: RG4 7XR
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Roadside parking in the blocked off Hunters Chase (from the West) / Tredegar Road (from the East). Alternatively, there is some residential roadside parking in Sheridan Avenue (from the South) but we'll still meet up by the bollards that separate Hunters Chase from Tredegar Road. Bring packed lunch.

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