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Berkshire Weekend Walkers Group

We are the Berkshire Weekend Walkers. 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

After a short stretch on mostly quiet, suburban roads, we will walk around Maiden Erlegh Nature Reserve, then along alleyways and across green open spaces to pick up the River Loddon. We'll stop for lunch at Dinton Pastures Country Park, and then call in at The Coffee Deck for a drink and/or cake while we enjoy the view across the lake. Our return route leaves the park via the opposite bank of the Loddon and skirts around South Lake Park.

Please bring a packed lunch and drink, as usual.

Sunday, 19 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet at Earley station in time for a 10:30 start. At the time of writing, the 10:24 service from Reading is scheduled to arrive at 10:29. Paid parking is available at the station (£6) or alternatively there is plenty of free on-street parking nearby (mostly south of the A329). Please park considerately, and check signage for details of restrictions on single yellow lines.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 75199 71801
Nearest postcode:
RG6 7DY
what3words:
fall.valley.bats
Start time:
10:30 am

Earley Railway Station, Station Road, Earley, Reading

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