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West Berkshire Group

We are the West Berkshire Ramblers. 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

The walk starts from the village  hall car park in Ashampstead, it will take us down Palmers Hill and through Ashampstead Common and a Christmas tree plantation on the Yattendon Estate and through Burnt Hill. The route has lovely views of the local area we will follow an undulating route with a couple of short but steep hills. The walk takes us through two commons and woods, which will be muddy, there are also some sections of road walking as well.  

Saturday, 14 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:
98.1m / 322ft
Type:
circular

The walk is limited to 18 people, please use the booking link to book your place on the walk.  

There is a cafe in the village of Ashampstead or in the nearby village of Hampstead Norreys if you wish to have refreshments after the walk. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 56431 76851
Nearest postcode:
RG8 8SH
what3words:
surfacing.movies.swarm
Start time:
10:00 am

We have permission to park at the Village Hall in Ashampstead and the walk will start from the hall.

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