Walks

March 2025 Walks and Events

Thursday 13^th March 10:30, 5.2 miles: A pleasant walk across rolling hills and beech woods via Greys Green, Greys Court and Satwell. Start: SU709818 Peppard Common, opposite the Red Lion Pub RG9 5LB (51.53126,-0.97887) ///march.every.competing. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Gerry C, 0780 535 6708.

Sunday 16^th March 10:00, 4½ miles: Maidenhead Thicket and Pinkney's Green. A pleasant flat walk at the edge of Maidenhead. Start: SU858809 Maidenhead Thicket NT car park on the Henley Road SL6 4GL (51.52113,-0.76540) ///reckoned.showering.thorax. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader David T, 0789 993 8397 or 0118 977 4184.

Sunday 16^th March 10:00, 12 miles: Visit places famous for sheep, a poet and a brewery. Start high up on the Berkshire Downs via the Ridgeway. Descend to East Ilsley then continue over rolling hills to Farnborough and climb back to Bury Down after visiting West Ilsley. Start: SU479840 Bury Down car park, Bury Lane. Bring packed lunch RG20 7AZ (51.55324,-1.30968) ///station.choice.incursion. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Christine H, 0777 586 0169.

Tuesday 18^th March 10:15, 12 miles: A varied spring ramble from Maidenhead Thicket via Burchett's Green and Cookham, using paths and bridle paths over common land, fields with limited road walking. Start: SU858809 Maidenhead Thicket: NT CP, Henley Road. Bring packed lunch SL6 4GL (51.52113,-0.76540) ///reckoned.showering.thorax. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Jo F, 0797 959 5043.

Thursday 20^th March 10:30, 5 miles: Eversley triangle to Castle Bottom Nature Reserve then imagine drovers on Welsh drive then down part of Three Castles Path. Start: SU779609 Eversley triangle beside Eversley Barn antiques and Kingsley's church RG27 0PX (51.34211,-0.88173) ///ruffle.relatives.flats. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader David M, 0793 224 6232.

Sunday 23^rd March 10:15, 6 miles: A Chilterns ramble from Peppard to Lambridge Woods, varied terrain with little road walking. Start: SU709818 Rotherfield Peppard: Side road opposite "Red Lion" PH RG9 5LB (51.53126,-0.97887) ///march.every.competing. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Jo F, 0797 959 5043.

Tuesday 25^th March 10:15, 11½ miles: From Sonning Eye we walk along the Thames towpath to Shiplake. We then go north up to Harpsden Wood to look down into the Thames Valley. From Harpsden we make our way to Crowsley Park. We then go back down to the river at Sonning Eye. Start: SU751759 Sonning Eye. Roadside parking just after the Sailing Club. Bring packed lunch RG4 6TR (51.47798,-0.92042) ///period.admits.debate. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Nick J, 0778 525 7992.

Tuesday 25^th March 10:00, 14.9 miles: A peramb from Nuffield to Mongewell. Then along the Thames to Stoke before returning via Ipsden. About 15 miles or slightly less and with 1.050 feet of ascent. Start: SU668873 Nuffield church. Bring packed lunch RG9 5SR (51.58113,-1.03732) ///cowering.sheep.pose. Difficulty Strenuous. Leader David N, 0770 306 7911.

Thursday 27^th March 10:30, 4 miles: Join me for a look around "Wineca's Field", now Winkfield, and learn a little of its history. This country stroll takes us from the now Royal favoured Lambrook School, out to Maidens Grove and back across country. Start: SU897711 George V Playing Fields, junction of Forest Rd/Winkfield Row (opposite Chavey Down Rd) RG42 7PY (51.43192,-0.71094) ///books.stared.blows. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Sally B, 0134 477 4468 or on day 07876141817.

Thursday 27^th March 10:30, 5.4 miles: Sulhamstead, Tyle Mill and the Kennet towpath. A leisurely wander out through the countryside and back along the canal. Pretty much flat. Accessible by public transport (bus or train to Theale, then walk the short distance down to Sheffield Bottom car park). Start: SU647703 Sheffield Bottom Picnic Area car park RG7 4AP (51.42938,-1.07012) ///models.unions.gain. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Steve V, 0774 040 6869 or 0118 975 1770.

Sunday 30^th March 10:00, 6½ miles: A circular walk from Maidensgrove, taking in the beauty of the surrounding area. The walk takes in the surrounding fields and woods around the area, letting us see the beauty of the area. It is an undulating walk with a couple of short sharp climbs. Start: SU720887 Maidensgrove: At the eastern end of the Common, where Park Lane emerges into the open RG9 6EX (51.59299,-0.96204) ///shadowed.scariest.factory. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Bill D, 0788 762 7885 or 0162 852 9015.

April 2025 Walks and Events

Tuesday 1^st April 10:00, 12 miles: Woodcote to Goring via Cray's Pond and Wroxhills Wood, returning via Goring Heath and Exlade Street. The route is almost all on tracks and lanes so expect it to be a bit muddy. The route includes 970 feet of ascent. I thought it would be fun to come in fancy dress. Start: SU645820 In the Woodcote car park by the playing field. Bring packed lunch RG8 0QY (51.53395,-1.07072) ///flight.skinning.mentions. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Peter C, 0771 468 3067.

Thursday 3^rd April 10:30, 6 miles: The eastern part of Swallowfield parish. Past a castle, a chill hill and a sandpit. Start: SU752647 Farley Hill: roadside parking in Church Lane RG7 1UL (51.37659,-0.92079) ///wing.agreed.crush. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Graham C, 0771 999 3787.

Saturday 5^th April 13:30, 6 miles:Pleasant walk from Crowthornee to Broadmoor, up to Caesar's Camp returning via Wildmoor Heath. Only guide dogs please. Start: SU841637 Morgan Centre CP, Lower Broadmoor Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7LA (51.36625, -0.79327) ///record.parts.urgent. Difficulty Leisureley. Leader Jane T, 0789 973 4799.

Sunday 6^th April 10:00, 6 miles: Turville Heath - a beautiful walk in the high meadows above the captivating village of Turville, with sustained views in all directions across the Turville Valley. The route covers woodland, hills, high trails, fine houses and a hidden church. Start: SU767911 The walk begins in the village of Turville, at the little green near the church RG9 6QX (51.61373,-0.89287) ///notes.surcharge.product. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Jane K, 0788 180 5156.

Tuesday 8^th April 10:00, 11.2 miles: Chilterns at their best. Start: SU807918 Lane End car park off main road opposite village hall. Bring packed lunch HP14 3ER (51.61919,-0.83600) ///clustered.fries.pulp. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Linda A, 0777 612 6663 or 0149 141 1011.

Tuesday 8^th April 10:15, 14 miles: Forty Green, Penn Woods, Misbourne Valley, Old Amersham, Hodgemoor Woods, Knotty Green. Join us for an undulating walk in the Chiltern Hills exploring the Misbourne Valley and Amersham Old Town, with 1,200 feet of ascent. Start: SU932922 Roadside parking at Forty Green Road beside cricket ground, Forty Green, Beaconsfield. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start HP9 1XX (51.62167,-0.65494) ///awake.booth.sorters. Meet: 09:15 at SU807697 Cantley Park CP (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Paul L, 0776 858 5657 or 0118 979 0190.

Thursday 10^th April 10:30, 3½ miles: A leisurely circular walk in the south of Crowthorne. From the Morgan centre car park, through Edgbarrow school and around Wildmoor Heath, return via Lower Broadmoor Roads. Start: SU841637 Crowthorne: Morgan Centre CP, Lower Broadmoor Road RG45 7LA (51.36623,-0.79347) ///bikes.filled.arts. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Marc C, 0776 463 2899.

Thursday 10^th April 10:30, 6 miles: Fields and wide tracks around Russell's Water. Has some gentle climbs towards Cookley Green, returning past Van Diemans and across the common. Start: SU720887 Maidensgrove: At the eastern end of the Common, where Park Lane emerges into the open RG9 6EX (51.59299,-0.96204) ///shadowed.scariest.factory. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Graham C, 0771 999 3787.

Sunday 13^th April 10:00, 6.9 miles: Pleasant walk to Little London and back taking in Pamber Forest and Tadley Common. Start: SU602623 Car park at junction of Silchester Road and Tadley Common Road, Tadley RG26 3PX (51.35744,-1.13670) ///wiggling.firebird.morphing. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Colin R, 0773 891 1507.

Torquay Holiday, 14th to 18th April 2025 Flyer

Tuesday 15^th April 10:00, 10 11 miles: A Spring walk in the Chilterns, starting at Peppard Common and taking in Arundel, Stoney Bottom, Greys Court, Tartary, Witheridge Hill then back to Peppard Common. Start: SU703813 Rotherfield Peppard from the CP at junction of Stoke Row Rd & Gallowstree Rd . Note there is limited car parking. Alternative at SU702815 Rotherfield Peppard cricket club about 0.2m from the walk start. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start RG9 5JA (51.52636,-0.98658) ///absorb.stream.clerics. Meet: 09:10 at SU807697 Cantley Park CP (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Moderate. Leader David H, 0773 806 7096.

Thursday 17^th April 10:30, 5½ miles: Simon's Wood to Heath Lake circular walk via East Berkshire golf course. Flat no-stile leisurely walk from Simon's wood car park, following the Devil's Highway Roman Road to Crowthorne Station and Heath Lake via the East Berkshire golf course. Start: SU812635 Crowthorne: Simon's Wood CP, Wellingtonia Avenue; height 1.9m RG45 6AE (51.36470,-0.83324) ///smug.signal.deeper. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Marc C, 0776 463 2899.

Sunday 20^th April 10:00, 6½ miles: A circular walk from Nettlebed to enjoy the views of the countryside. Heading east we take in the remains of St James Church before heading south past Bix, then down to the top end of Scotland, before heading back to Nettlebed via Deadman's Lane. Start: SU702868 Nettlebed: "The Green" - road near the bus shelter RG9 5AX (51.57561,-0.98858) ///faster.youths.soup. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Bill D, 0788 762 7885 or 0162 852 9015.

Tuesday 22^nd April 10:15, 10½ miles: Donnington Boxford circular. Castle, Watermill, chocolate-box villages and stunning West Berks vistas. A rolling walk from Donnington Castle to Boxford and Winterbourne returning through Snelsmore Common. Assistance dogs only. Start: SU462690 Donnington Castle car park. Bring packed lunch RG14 2LE (51.41873,-1.33684) ///marinated.strictest.language. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Keith B, 0778 046 4115.

Tuesday 22^nd April 10:00, 15.3 miles: Windsor Great Park and Runnymede. Early spring floral displays in Valley Gardens. Smith's Lawn, Cow Pond, Copper Horse, Bear's Rails, Runnymede JFK and Magna Carta Memorials, Thames Path, Air Force Memorial. 1,200 feet of ascent and only moderate gradient. Start: SU996718 Cooper's Hill Lane free car park, Englefield Green. Bring packed lunch. Please call leader(s) if meeting at the walk start TW20 0LB (51.43717,-0.56859) ///ramp.appeal.fans. Meet: 10:00 at SU807697 Cantley Park CP (CP nearest the road), Twyford Road, Wokingham for car share RG40 5TU (51.42126,-0.84048) ///necks.judge.dreams. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Paul L, 0776 858 5657 or 0118 979 0190.

Thursday 24^th April 10:30, 5 miles: A circular walk to Horseshoe Lake. Start: SU812635 Simons wood car park Wellingtonia Ave RG45 6AE (51.36470,-0.83324) ///smug.signal.deeper. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Mary C & Roger C, 0118 978 0235 or 0771 927 7747.

Saturday 26^th April 14:00, 8½ miles: Saturday ramble from Knowl Hill to Hurley. Fields, hills and riverside mixed walk with views over the Thames and towards Windsor. 650 feet of ascent. No stiles. Start: SU822794 Knowl Hill: Layby on A4 RG10 9UR (51.50774,-0.81642) ///remedy.prefect.appeal. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Jo F, 0797 959 5043.

Sunday 27^th April 10:00, 5.7 miles: A chance to visit The Cheese Shed after a pleasant, mostly flat walk, through rolling farmland and old lanes. Starting at Nettlebed, passing through Huntercombe and including a short section of Grim's Ditch. Start: SU702868 Nettlebed. "The Green" road near the bus shelter and the old kiln RG9 5AX (51.57561,-0.98858) ///faster.youths.soup. Difficulty Leisurely. Leader Margaret T, 0118 978 8540 or 0791 700 2202.

Tuesday 29^th April 10:00, 11 miles: Hurley, Burchett's and Pinkneys Green. Start: SU825840 Hurley village free car park. Bring packed lunch SL6 5NB (51.54899,-0.81070) ///silently.scale.badminton. Difficulty Moderate. Leader Linda A, 0777 612 6663 or 0149 141 1011.

May 2025 Walks and Events

Friday 23rd May, Barn Dance at Finchampstead Memorial Hall. Save the Date - details to follow.

June 2025 Walks and Events

Holiday to Aragonese Pyrenees, Spain, 22nd to 29th June 2025 Flyer

October 2025 Walks and Events

Freshwater, Isle of Wight, 4th to 7th October 2025 Flyer

November 2025 Walks and Events

Thursday 13th November, Loddon Valley Ramblers AGM

Saturday 29th November, Berkshire Ramblers AGM, Pangbourne