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.
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.